Auwal Abdulkarim

Dynamic Multilingual Specialist and Content Editor with native fluency in English, Hausa, and Fulfulde (Fulah native). Brings over 2 years of professional experience in English-language media editing, video post-production, and audio transcription, paired with on-site and remote interpretation expertise. Proven track record in bridging communication gaps between foreign stakeholders, corporate operators, and local communities across Northern Nigeria.

Freelance Content Editor & Translator - Freelance - Remote / Kano, Nigeria

(2024-01)

• Edit and polish English-language video and digital media content, maintaining high production value, precise timing, and narrative clarity.
• Perform high-precision transcription of audio/video recordings in English, Hausa, and Fulfulde for online platforms and corporate media clients.
• Localize media scripts and subtitles between English and local languages to preserve cultural nuances and context.
• Review and post-edit machine-translated transcripts to ensure complete grammatical correctness and natural flow.

Bilingual Field & Media Interpreter - Kano State, Nigeria

(2023-03)

• Provide real-time consecutive interpretation across English, Hausa, and Fulfulde during field projects, corporate meetings, and community dialogues.
• Facilitate smooth communication between foreign project leaders, engineers, and local workforces in Kano State.
• Translate operational briefs, guidelines, and outreach materials to avoid miscommunication on active sites.
• Uphold strict client confidentiality and data privacy standards across all assignments.

Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) - Kano State, Nigeria