Kemi Busari

Drove strategic editorial leadership, significantly contributing to DUBAWA's expansion initiatives across West Africa.

Fostered collaborations with international partners on critical cross-border projects, enhancing efforts against disinformation, election interference, and climate change.

Guided undergraduate media scholars through discussion sections on critical topics including fact-checking, media literacy, and media concentration, enhancing analytical engagement.

Provided structured feedback on assignments, exams, and projects, contributing to the academic development and critical thinking skills of students.

Developed and adapted diverse course materials, including lectures and supplementary resources, ensuring alignment with departmental learning objectives for enhanced learning outcomes.

Cultivated an inclusive, discussion-driven classroom environment, promoting analytical engagement with contemporary media issues among students.

Participated in the First Look Institute's Press Freedom Initiative, contributing to critical discussions and projects aimed at protecting journalistic integrity.

Collaborated with leading experts and journalists on strategies to enhance media independence and combat censorship.

Leveraged academic and practical journalism experience to support freedom of the press advocacy and research efforts.

Contributed reporting and editorial content to published stories spanning diverse global affairs beats for a prestigious international news outlet.

Executed meticulous background research and fact-checking, providing critical support for editorial decision-making and content accuracy.

Gained hands-on experience in newsroom workflows and production processes, actively participating in editorial meetings to understand strategic content development.

Developed and continuously updated comprehensive content strategy and editorial direction, elevating organizational impact and relevance.

Oversaw and meticulously edited fact-checks and media literacy content from researchers, fellows, and consultants across multiple African countries, ensuring accuracy and consistency.

Led, trained, and mentored a high-performing distributed editorial team of over 24 researchers across eight countries, fostering professional growth and expertise.

Provided strategic editorial leadership supporting DUBAWA's expansion across West Africa, enhancing regional influence and reach.

Spearheaded the design and development of four comprehensive training modules focused on Investigative Journalism in the Natural Resources Sector.

Directed and administered an e-learning course, managing all aspects from curriculum delivery to participant engagement.

Provided Subject-Matter Expertise (SME) for the strategic development of IDEP's online learning platform, ensuring high-quality content integration.

Trained over 80 journalists across West Africa in advanced investigative journalism techniques, significantly boosting regional reporting capabilities.

Engaged as a Fellow with the Africa Resilience Network, contributing to programs designed to support journalists in challenging environments.

Collaborated on projects aimed at enhancing media safety, ethical reporting, and the production of accurate news in conflict-affected regions.

Applied expertise in investigative journalism and media training to bolster the resilience of African media practitioners.

Produced in-depth political reporting on Nigerian Senate activities, legislative processes, and governance, informing public discourse.

Conducted high-impact investigations into human rights, child protection, public procurement, health, natural resources, and agriculture, triggering national debate and policy responses.

Edited and reviewed stories to ensure accuracy, depth, and adherence to stringent editorial standards for all published stories, maintaining journalistic integrity.

Curated daily news content across diverse beats including politics, metro reporting, and sports, engaging a broad readership.

Authored original stories from Lagos, covering significant social and political developments with critical insight.

Edited and refined content submissions, actively supporting the platform's strategic editorial expansion initiatives.

Covered diverse general assignments across Lagos State, delivering timely and accurate news reports.

Aggregated and published multi-source news content, expanding reach across affiliated digital platforms.

Co-produced and broadcast weekly CSNews on Radio segments, including writing and editing scripts for local station distribution.

Authored and published reports for prominent Nigerian student journalism platforms, including The Nation CampusLife, Sun Campus Square, and Guardian Youth Magazine.

Served as Editor for Campus Mirror Newspaper at Obafemi Awolowo University in 2013, overseeing content production and editorial standards.

Functioned as Deputy Editor-in-Chief for De-Politique, the OAU Political Science Department Editorial Board, from 2010-2012, managing editorial workflow.

Anchored radio programs for CampusLife Youth Forum (OSBC Radio) and Kaduna Kopa (Supreme FM / Radio Nigeria) from 2013-2015.

Held the position of News Editor for the NYSC Kaduna Editorial Board in 2015, managing news content and editorial teams.