My name is Shalom Kasim. I have a background in English and Literary Studies, a qualification that has provided me with a strong foundation in language and literature, which I have translated into my professional endeavours as a writer and editor. I have about 4 years of extensive experience in the publishing industry, a journey that has been both fulfilling and enlightening. My career began as editor-in-chief at the Federal University, Wukari, where I led a team of editors to set editorial policies, assess submissions, and oversee the whole publication process of the maiden issue of the students' magazine, Insights.Over the years, I have worked in different editorial, writing, and administrative capacities at Eboquills, Biochar Magazine, Erato Magazine, Pictura Journal, The Selkie (CIC), and my current role as Managing Editor at Mud Season Review, a Vermont-based international literary journal.I am eager to bring my abilities to organisations and individuals that share my passion for storytelling.If you will like to engage my services, make a referral, or say hi, please send me a DM.Thank you.#K
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Managing EditorMud Season Review May 2023 - PresentVermont, United StatesAs managing editor, my role involves overseeing compliance with style guide, editorial guidelines and brand identity throughout entire publication portfolio. I handle final proofreading, copy editing and revision functions for deliverables. My role also requires me to lead departmental meetings to align creative output behind a singular editorial voice.
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Research FellowArchivi.Ng Jan 2025 - PresentI am an inaugural fellow at Archivi.ng, receiving a monthly stipend of ₦500,000 (five hundred thousand naira) to work on a project focused on Nigeria’s history. For this fellowship, my project is titled ‘Documenting the Story Behind Black Orpheus,’ and it involves rediscovering and retelling the history of Black Orpheus, a literary magazine that existed from 1957 to 1975. To achieve this objective, the project requires me to conduct interviews with individuals who were directly or indirectly involved with Black Orpheus during its publication. Key contributors I am engaging with include Wole Soyinka, Mabel Segun, Demas Nwoko, Ibrahim El-Salahi, and Bakare Gbadamosi. -
JournalistCabs World Tv Nov 2024 - PresentMy role involves identifying, fact-checking, writing, and submitting stories to the editorial department for publication. -
Programme OfficerInternational Center For Peace, Charities, And Human Development (Intercep) Aug 2024 - PresentJos, Plateau State, NigeriaWith about four years of frontline editorial experience, I come in very handy for this role. My background in writing and editing is essential in producing clear, persuasive grant proposals and detailed reports that highlight the work that INTERCEP is doing. Also, my experience in storytelling will help to enhance INTERCEP's outreach efforts and help to effectively communicate our successes and attract new partners and donors.
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Contributing EditorPictura Journal May 2024 - PresentAt Pictura Journal, my role requires me to assess incoming prose submissions and/or forward to the editors for consideration or decline.
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In-House WriterErato Magazine Aug 2023 - PresentMy role involves pitching, writing, and completing thorough research into assigned topics. By utilizing exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills, I produce engaging and error-free literary content. -
General EditorBiochar Magazine Jul 2023 - PresentAs general editor, my roles include recruiting and supervising writers to produce high-volume creative content. I worked effectively with both in-house and freelance professionals to establish and implement workflows to adequately streamline the editing processes.
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Founder/CuratorNaija In The Mix Jul 2023 - PresentAs founder of the blog ‘Naija in the Mix,’ my roles involve establishing organizational mission statement through extensive collaboration and looking out for new voices to interview across different places. My role also includes creating and monitoring promotional approaches to increase traffic.
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Staff Journalist/WriterGolden Page Magazine And Entertainment Media Dec 2023 - Mar 2024My roles involved crafting engaging and insightful entertainment articles that captivate our readership, researching, and staying abreast of current entertainment news and events to produce compelling and timely content.
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Editor-In-ChiefFederal University, Wukari Jul 2021 - Jul 2023In this role, I collaborated with associate editors, assigned specific duties to them, to oversee the publication of the pioneer issue of Insights: a Magazine of English and Literary Studies by managing a team of 3 personnel to deliver accurate and engaging magazine content.
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Contributing EditorEboquills Jan 2022 - Jun 2023As contributing editor, I read and reviewed submissions for publication on the blog. I collaborated with the Editor-in-Chief to curate monthly writing opportunities and turned in monthly writing/publishing-related contents.
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Chief Executive OfficerIn-House P-Initiative Nov 2019 - Nov 2021In this role, I devised new approaches discovering and signing amateur creatives to the label. Administratively, I prepared In-House P-Initiative for forecasted demand levels through effective operational planning
Shalom Kasim Education Details
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Federal University, WukariEnglish And Literary Studies
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Shalom Kasim attended Federal University, Wukari.
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