ATOYEBI MARYAM
Guigues Avenue, Ottawa
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
A dependable and talented writer and editor with over five years of experience in writing compelling articles for digital publications and directing content marketing campaigns for brands like Guinness and Ciroc. Skilled at engineering editorial strategy across social media and website platforms. Able to adapt to multiple Content Managing Systems and utilise Google Trends to curate SEO-complaint content.
EXPERIENCE
Managing Editor Oct. 2019 till date
Eat Drink Media
Oversee daily editorial duties and direct routine content strategy such as the Ramadan 2020 Editorial Campaign on the website. Produced articles reporting the COVID-19 pandemic by conducting interviews with chefs, vendors and industry insiders. Developed the site’s official style guide for writers, editors and contributors on the platform.
Implementation of quarterly editorial strategy for the website to maintain organized, high-level content direction system
Development and production branded content for digital marketing campaigns via newsletter marketing, social media copywriting, and custom articles
Commissioning, editing and publishing weekly articles submitted by contributors
Publication of well-researched articles, reports and newsletters on Lagosian gastronomy and restaurants
Freelance Writer and Editor Feb 2018 till date
ZUMI Nigeria| Feb 2018 - Oct. 2019
Recruited and trained entertainment writers, lead editorial direction for the website and social media categories, and scripted copy for social media videos.
Drafted weekly editorial performance using Google Analytics and IO platforms
Commissioned and published articles and carousel posts on the website and Instagram respectively.
Curated relevant videos and developed video script for visual content
Collaborated with the social media team to compile SEO articles and topic for evergreen articles
MTV Shuga Naija | 2018
Conducted real-life research on reproductive health and gender-based issues to ensure the authenticity of articles
Coordinated with the social editor to analyse and adapt story titles to suit new episodes.
Big Cabal Media Dec. 2015 - Nov. 2017
Staff Writer: Created entertaining and visually-engaging content for Nigerian millennials daily on Zikoko.com via written and visual media.
Crafted original articles and listicles that aligned with the site’s editorial standards
Created sponsored content for brands like Maggi Nigeria, Tecno, Orijin and many more
Interpreted briefs for sponsored content and drafted press releases
Collaborated with video producers and the social media team
EDUCATION
B.Sc Biochemistry | 2013
University of Ilorin, Kwara State
SKILLS
Content & Media Writing
SEO Management and Digital Marketing
Social Media Proficiency
Content Strategy & Development
Google Analytics
Proficiency with CMS systems e.g WordPress and Squarespace