Onilejin Mariam

A dedicated and motivated Mass Communication graduate with a strong interest in Public Relations and Advertising and practical experience in newspaper correspondence, radio broadcasting, news gathering, programme production, media communication, and audience engagement. I have gained practical media experience through SIWES and industrial training programmes at Daily Times Newspaper, Fresh FM 105.9 FM Ibadan, and KWASU Radio 103.9 FM. These experiences have strengthened my communication, public speaking, news writing, media production, teamwork, and audience interaction skills.

I am creative, confident, hardworking, and adaptable, with a passion for communication, event presentation, fashion, and media. I am eager to contribute my knowledge and creativity to a professional organization while developing my career.

SIWES Trainee - KWASU Radio 103.9 FM - Malete, Kwara State

(2025-01 - 2025-12)

• Gained practical experience in university radio operations and management.
• Received exposure to Programming, News, Monitoring, and Marketing departments.
• Sourced, edited, and prepared news content for broadcast.
• Participated in live radio programmes as a guest and analyst.
• Developed skills in radio presentation and audience interaction.
• Learned broadcasting ethics and professional standards.
• Learned to select appropriate radio-friendly music for programmes.
• Learned procedures for putting the station back on air after a power interruption.
• Participated in Evening Drive, Salvation Hour, Bridge Builder, and Awolewo.
• Strengthened public speaking, presentation, teamwork, confidence, and interpersonal communication skills.

Industrial Training Student - Fresh FM 105.9 FM - Ibadan

(2021-01 - 2021-12)

• Gained practical experience in radio broadcasting and station operations.
• Received exposure to radio programming and production.
• Assisted with news gathering and content preparation.
• Developed an understanding of radio presentation and audience engagement.
• Learned about broadcasting practices, station activities, and media ethics.
• Improved communication, teamwork, public speaking, and presentation skills.

SIWES Trainee – Newspaper Correspondence - Daily Times Newspaper

(2019-01 - 2019-12)

• Gained practical exposure to newspaper operations and journalism.
• Assisted with gathering and sourcing information for news reports.
• Developed an understanding of news reporting and journalistic practices.
• Learned how information is collected, organized, edited, and communicated to the public.
• Gained knowledge of newspaper operations and the working environment of correspondents.
• Developed professional communication and interpersonal skills through interaction with media professionals.

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Mass Communication - Kwara State University (KWASU) (2023-01 - 2026-12)

National Diploma (ND) - Mass Communication - Kwara State Polytechnic (2018-01 - 2020-12)