Olamide Shofidiya

As a communicator, I believe in tailoring writing styles to suit diverse audiences, while maintaining clear and engaging communication. I also value teamwork, develops plans, gives training, establishes goals, and solicits feedback from the team. I have an outstanding interpersonal and communication abilities, as well as flair for sports reporting.

An enthusiastic and detailed-oriented sports reporter with a passion for delivering accurate, engaging and timely sports coverage. Skilled in match reporting, interviewing athletes, also seeking to contribute strong storytelling abilities, inform, inspire and connect fans through sports journalism, while continuing to grow professionally in a challenging and rewarding environment.

NEWS WRITER at SIXSPORTS (2024-08 – Present)

• Wrote news and sports stories, features, and opinions.
• Interviewed athletes and sourced for information.
• Proofread and edited several sports articles and news stories.
• Transcribed data from audios to texts.

SPORTS PRESENTER & ANALYST at BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF ABIA STATE (2025-06 – 2026-06)

• Wrote sports stories and special reports.
• Anchored and analysed sport news/information
• Proofread and edited sports stories.
• Interviewed sources for information.
• Transcribed data from audios to texts.
• Covered news and sports events.

SPORTS REPORTER & ANALYST at RAPID 96.5FM (2026-01 – 2026-06)

• Anchored and analysed sport news/information
• Interviewed sources for information.
• Covered news and sports events.

SPORTS ANALYST at VISION AFRICA RADIO (2026-03 – 2026-05)

• Analysed sport news/information

NEWS WRITER AND EDITOR at MEDIAZONE (2023-04 – 2023-10)

• Wrote news stories, features, and opinions.
• Proofread and edited several articles and news stories.
• Interviewed sources for information.
• Mentored and guided personnel.
• Conducted training and supervised team members.

NEWS WRITER at HARBINGER (2022-05 – 2022-12)

• Wrote news and sports stories, features, and opinions.

SPORT ANALYST at OGUN STATE TELEVISION (OGTV) (2022-05 – 2022-08)

• Analysed sport news/information.

INFORMATION OFFICER at OGUN UPDATE, MINISTRY OF INFORMATION (2022-03 – 2022-08)

• Wrote news stories, features, and opinions.
• Proofread and edited several articles and news stories.
• Interviewed sources for information.
• Transcribed data from audios to texts.
• Mentored and guided personnel to ensure appropriate fulfillment of given assignments.
• Coached team members to improve productivity, accuracy, and a commitment to courteous service.

B.SC in MASS COMMUNICATION – ADEKUNLE AJASIN UNIVERSITY (2019 – 2024)

WAEC – KOBIVILLE INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY (2008 – 2013)