MUFTAWU NABILA ABDULAI
Accra
Summary
Broadcast journalist with proven skills in story development and presentation. Builds relationships with sources to obtain fast, accurate information. Successful at finding and reporting on dynamic stories and fact-checking quickly and accurately. Interviewed sports leaders and legends locally and internationally. Prolific Editor-in-Chief with many years of experience leading editorial teams for diverse, award-winning publications. Experienced in crafting well-written positions and coverage. Cultivates audience interest with engaging style. Covered FIFA World Cup 2022 as Ghana's correspondent for FIFA+ channel in Doha, covered World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon USA, Covered World Athletics Continental Gold Tour in Nairobi, Kenya, and Covered AFCON 2023 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Ranked runner-up in the 2019 AIPS Awards Africa rankings, and third in the 2021 Awards. Won Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Best Sports Journalist of the Year back-to-back in 2024 and 2025. Was only Ghanaian journalist selected by World Athletics for a media development programme in Nairobi, Kenya. Holds an MBA in Marketing from University of Cape Coast.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
TV PRESENTER /PRODUCER
The Multimedia Group
02.2020 - Current
- Wrote engaging stories and copy for live or pre-recorded broadcasts to successfully cover important news topics.
- Created tightly written news stories crafted from reliable sources.
- Cultivated relationships with sources and key figures in local area to reliably produce top-notch news coverage.
- Completed in-depth research and interviews in subjects to develop comprehensive stories.
- Determined focus of news by staying on top of local, national and international events.
- Met deadlines with reliable, in-depth news coverage.
- Developed connections with public relations contacts, providing exemplary sources for news stories.
- Posted on social media sites frequently to increase news broadcast traffic.
- Collaborated with reporters and news directors to achieve targets.
- Host Radio and TV programmes to disseminate news stories gathered.
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
54 Foot
02.2022 - 09.2023
- Managed development, editing and publishing of editorial content created for articles, blogs, audio interviews and video features.
- Defined audience, voice, scope and purpose of publication in consultation with the editorial board, communicated vision clearly to the team and created editorial calendar and deadlines.
- Recruited exciting authors and contracted for contributions within scope and purpose of publication and maintained editorial consistency and exacting quality control.
- Provided editing, fact-checking and proofreading for various articles.
- Cultivated coverage that connected with target audiences through breaking news, national and local trends, things to do and reviews.
- Gathered information from subject matter experts to develop, organize, and write procedure manuals, technical specifications, and process documentation.
FIFA+ GHANA CORRESPONDENT FOR WORLD CUP 2022
Auroromedia (FIFA+)
11.2022 - 12.2022
- On the ground production of content for FIFA World Cup Daily Show on the FIFA+ channel.
- Led ideas in creating compelling content to fit the World Cup season.
- Recorded and conducted interviews for the FIFA+ channel during the World Cup Qatar, 2022.
CORRESPONDENT
ESPN
08.2017 - 12.2019
- Provided prompt reporting by adhering to deadlines with organized research and polished delivery.
- Created tightly written news stories crafted from reliable sources.
- Received assignments or evaluated leads or tips to develop story ideas.
- Gathered information and developed perspectives about news subjects through research, interviews and observation.
TV PRESENTER/PRODUCER/RESEARCHER
Econet Media (Kwese TV)
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Created tightly written news stories crafted from reliable sources.
- Met deadlines with reliable, in-depth news coverage.
- Completed in-depth research and interviews in subjects to develop comprehensive stories.
- Wrote engaging stories and copy for live or pre-recorded broadcasts to successfully cover important news topics.
- Cultivated relationships with sources and key figures in the local area to reliably produce top-notch news coverage.
- Determined focus of news by staying on top of local, national and international events.
- Developed connections with public relations contacts, providing exemplary sources for news stories.
- Posted on social media sites frequently to increase news broadcast traffic.
- Presented local news and feature reports in public radio style on both local and national news programs.
SPORTS REPORTER
Viasat 1 TV
07.2016 - 02.2017
- Interviewed players and coaches to provide fans with team insights.
- Reported real-time pre- and post-game coverage of sporting events.
- Monitored daily sporting events and issues to discuss and report pertinent news.
- Collaborated with sports reporters to generate new story ideas.
- Built a valuable network of sports and broadcast professionals for interviews.
- Delivered sports coverage for national and global events.
SPORTS WRITER
Ringer Ghana
09.2014 - 12.2016
- Wrote compelling articles for online publication.
- Covered Ghana premier league and wrote match reports.
- Reported real-time pre- and post-game coverage of sporting events.
- Wrote feature, brief and breaking news pieces for print, radio and tv media about games, teams and players.
- Attended and wrote about press conferences and other sports related events on behalf of All Sports Website.
SPORTS WRITER
Primeval Media
06.2015 - 07.2016
- Reported real-time pre- and post-game coverage of sporting events.
- Wrote feature, brief and breaking news pieces for print, radio and tv media about games, teams and players.
- Participated in long-term planning for newsrooms' sports content to boost overall strategy for reporters.
- Developed long-lasting relationships with athletes and team personnel for optimum coverage.
- Interviewed players and coaches to provide fans with team insights.
- Built a valuable network of sports and broadcast professionals for interviews.
FOOTBALL WRITER
Goal.com
06.2013 - 09.2015
- Wrote articles on Ghana football: premier league, national team's.
- Interviewed personalities and wrote features.
- Covered press conferences and wrote leading stories.
GARDNER
Bourneges Co. Oz
09.2011 - 05.2015
- Clean gardens and mowed grasses to required level.
- Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
- Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
- Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris and snow to reduce hazards.
- Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shape.
SPORTS ANALYST
Choice FM
11.2013 - 11.2014
- Offered analytical insight into sporting events.
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
BB Printing Press
07.2011 - 09.2011
- Secured schools to have exercise books printed by BB Printers.
- Contacted new and existing customers to outline benefits of products.
- Fostered relationships with customers to expand customer base and retain business.
- Identified customer needs to deliver relevant product solutions and promotions and meet target budgets.
Education
Bachelor in Educational Psychology - English Language And Literature
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast06-2022
MBA - Marketing
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast04-2025
Bachelor of Arts - primary child education, Educational Psychology
University of Education, Winneba
Winneba06.2016
High School Diploma - undefined
Rabodef Radio Academy
06.2013
High School Diploma - undefined
Bawku Secondary School
Bawku05.2011
High School Diploma - undefined
Larterbiokoshie '3' JSS
Accra04.2007
High School Diploma - undefined
Wulugu Ranch JSS
Wulugu01.2004
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Nabari L/A Primary School
Nabari09.1999
Skills
- News Reporting
- News Anchoring
- Specialised Area Reporting
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Lead Follow Up
- Script Writing
- Column Writing
- On-scene Reporting
- Fact Checking
- Story Editing
- Breaking News Coverage
- Relationship Building
- Videotaped Segment Introduction
- Story Development
- Background Research
- Feature Writing
- Daily Planning
- Sports Reporting
- Online News Content
- Public Speaking
- Daily Reporting
- Investigative Reports
- Story Pitches
- Editorial management
- Content creation
- Audience engagement
- Research methodology
- Storytelling techniques
- Media relations
- Deadline adherence
- Social media strategy
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Adaptability to trends
- Critical thinking
- Interviewing techniques
- Quality control
- Digital media proficiency
- Brand consistency
- Editorial judgment
- Mentorship
- Budget oversight
- Multimedia storytelling
- Assigning stories
- Innovative thinking
- Proofreading expertise
- Fact-checking accuracy
- Writing skills
- Content editing
- Cover events
- Interpersonal skills
- Flexible schedule
- Structured editing
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Online editing
- Teamwork
- Topic assignment
- Originality and creativity
- Decision-making
- Publishing
- Clerical oversight
- Organisational skills
Accomplishments
- AIPS Awards 2019 - Runner-up
- AIPS Awards 2021 - Third place
- 2024 Ghana Journalists Association (28th GJA Awards) - Sports Journalist of the Year winner
- 2025 Ghana Journalists Association Awards (29th GJA Awards) - Sports Journalist of the Year winner
Affiliations
Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG)
Ghana Journalists Association (GJA)
AIPS
Certification
- Bachelor Degree in Educational Psychology - 2022
- MBA - Marketing - 2025
LANGUAGES
English: C1 Advanced
Mampruli: C1 Advanced
Twi: A1 Beginner
Interests
I love:
football
Writing
Reading
comedy
Cooking
Movies
Volunteering
I have not had the opportunity to volunteer but it is something I would love to do at some point.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING CORRESPONDENT
- FIFA Gracenote, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Gathered match data on CAF Women's African Cup of Nations
- Wrote match reports for publication
- World Athletics Media Programme, Nairobi, Kenya, 05/2022 Reporting And Coverage of World Athletics Events
- World Athletics Media Programme for journalists across Africa.
- Focused on-field production and reporting for World Athletics events
- Digital Media coverage of World Athletics competitions
- How to build relationships with athletes and coaches
- Covered World Athletics Continental Gold Tour
- Interviewed athletes and Olympic Champions such as Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce, Fred Kerley, Marcell Jacobs, Ferdinand Omanyala, etc.
Interests
I enjoy giving back to society. One of my proudest moments was when I donated furniture to schools in North East Region of Ghana through the support of friends and generous Ghanaians.
Timeline
FIFA+ GHANA CORRESPONDENT FOR WORLD CUP 2022
Auroromedia (FIFA+)
11.2022 - 12.2022
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
54 Foot
02.2022 - 09.2023
TV PRESENTER /PRODUCER
The Multimedia Group
02.2020 - Current
CORRESPONDENT
ESPN
08.2017 - 12.2019
TV PRESENTER/PRODUCER/RESEARCHER
Econet Media (Kwese TV)
01.2017 - 12.2019
SPORTS REPORTER
Viasat 1 TV
07.2016 - 02.2017
SPORTS WRITER
Primeval Media
06.2015 - 07.2016
SPORTS WRITER
Ringer Ghana
09.2014 - 12.2016
SPORTS ANALYST
Choice FM
11.2013 - 11.2014
FOOTBALL WRITER
Goal.com
06.2013 - 09.2015
GARDNER
Bourneges Co. Oz
09.2011 - 05.2015
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
BB Printing Press
07.2011 - 09.2011
Bachelor of Arts - primary child education, Educational Psychology
University of Education, Winneba
High School Diploma - undefined
Rabodef Radio Academy
High School Diploma - undefined
Bawku Secondary School
High School Diploma - undefined
Larterbiokoshie '3' JSS
High School Diploma - undefined
Wulugu Ranch JSS
undefined
Nabari L/A Primary School
Bachelor in Educational Psychology - English Language And Literature
University of Cape Coast
MBA - Marketing
University of Cape Coast