One major way to accelerate action to enhance the status of largely disadvantaged women in the media in line with the theme of the #IWD2025 is to regularly provide them with resources, including learning opportunities through various platforms.
To complement the programmes and activities of media support organisations and institutions, in which only a limited number of female journalists can participate, female journalists can learn from the experiences of accomplished professionals, tips, ideas, insights, and other resources shared by some media professionals committed to enhancing the skills of their colleagues.
Some women journalists have voluntarily taken up the above roles because they love making valuable resources available to as many women and men in the media interested in learning as possible.
In continuation of our #IWD2025 special reports, we highlight the commendable efforts of Media and Communication specialist, Adebisi Adetunji, News Editor of TheCable, Goodness Chibunna and Media Consultant and CEO, Switch 24, Aanu Komolafe.
Adetunji
On April 6, 2024, Adetunji, retired Controller of Programmes at the Federal Radio Corporation (FRCN) aired the first episode of the Media Talks with Adebisi Adetunji on YouTube with various media experts sharing their wealth of experience. https://youtu.be/7SyZiVRA5gw?si=z56ls9LnSgj8fC5u
Over 20 episodes have so far been broadcast and the first year anniversary of the insightful programme will be held soon.
Apart from her regular posts in which she shares her past and present experiences and counsels media professionals on how to maximise their potential, she has also done the following:
Organised webinars (The Art of Storytelling and How to Write for the Air), launched a Radio Drama Course, and Published Books: (Undaunted, Evolve, Modify and Grow and Borrow sense for the workplace) among others.
Follow her on Facebook, LinkedIn and her website https://debisibisybeemedia.com if you want an upgrade in your career especially in the media career.
Chibunna
On February 21, 2024, the former Content Editor at Legit.com and Senior Reporter, Pulse, now News Editor of TheCable announced that she is on a mission to nurture the next generation of journalists and storytellers in Africa through the Media Launchpad, a six-month video series by TheClue Media, n organisation she founded.
Since then she has kept her promise by sharing insights in her videos and other posts on Facebook and LinkedIn based on her experiences and other valuable examples readers can learn.
The topics she has consistently written on include: What international media companies look for in African journalists?, How to make your journalism CV stand out instantly, The truth about ‘luck’ in journalism, Why I helped another journalist get a global job — even when I didn’t have one, From repeated rejections to a global role — here’s how, How to pitch international publications successfully, How storytelling can win you more grants and fellowships and many more.
Her goal is to help journalists build global careers by leveraging digital storytelling, media innovation, and personal branding.
Komolafe
There is a lot for interested journalists, broadcasters and other media professionals to learn from Komolafe’s posts on various aspects of media work.
The Media Consultant, Journalist and Social Media Marketing Consultant who is the CEO, of Switch 24 regularly shares insightful posts on LinkedIn. Some of her recent posts are listed below:
Will Ai take my job
Why do some journalists have massive audiences while others struggle to get noticed?
Beyond Broadcasting: What’s Next for You?
How do we speak truth to power without getting silenced or sidelined?
The Broadcaster’s Dilemma: How Much Bad News Is Too Much?
Want to Shine on Radio, TV, or Podcasts? Here’s How!
How to Host or Be a Guest on a Program Without Losing Your Audience
Want to get more views on your podcast/video? Try this!
Watch out for the part (11) and more of ‘Resourceful” Women.
READ MORE: 2025 IWD: Accomplished women media professionals we admire
