Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Awards
Affiliations
Timeline
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Mohamed Turah Massaquoi

Pujehun

Summary

Strategic communications specialist and award-winning journalist with extensive experience in media relations, public outreach, and environmental reporting. Demonstrated expertise in effectively communicating climate change issues, engaging civil society, and managing impactful information campaigns across radio, print, and digital media platforms. Possesses specialized training from the Sierra Leone Independent Radio Network on climate change and environmental reporting. Motivated to drive sustainable energy transitions and shape policy through captivating storytelling and mobilizing the public.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Public Relations Officer and Spokesperson

Pujehun District COVID-19 Emergency Response Centre (DiCOVERC)
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Developed and implemented district-level communication strategies aligned with national frameworks.
  • Led media engagement, coordinated press releases, and managed communication with civil society organizations and development partners.
  • Produced radio, TV, and social media content to inform and mobilize communities, ensuring brand and message consistency.

Reporter

Politico Newspaper (Sierra Leone)
01.2013 - 01.2020
  • Represented the newspaper at high-level press conferences and events.
  • Conducted investigations and interviews
  • Reporting on governance, environmental degradation, and social development.

News Editor and Acting Production Manager

Radio Wanjei FM 101.1
01.2012 - 01.2016
  • Designed and led climate change and civil society engagement campaigns.
  • Oversaw news quality control, content editing, and daily reporter assignments.
  • Strengthened community outreach through stakeholder engagement and public dialogue programs.
  • Reported on the environmental impact of mining operations and advocated for better practices.

Media Producer - Ebola Outbreak Reporting

BBC Media Action & Independent Radio Network (IRN)
01.2014 - 01.2015


  • Produced radio programming to combat misinformation and promote public health measures during the Ebola crisis.
  • Provided daily updates on the spread of the disease across the country.

Reporter and Marketing Manager

Radio Wanjei FM 101.1
01.2009 - 01.2012
  • Reported and presented news, focusing on environmental and social issues.
  • Initiated marketing strategies to build partnerships and protect the station’s public image.

Education

MPhil - Development Communication

Fourah Bay College (University of Sierra Leone)
Freetown, Sierra Leone
12-2027

B.A. - Mass Communication

Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone
01.2022

West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) -

Ahmadiyya Muslim Secondary School
01.2011

Skills

  • Strategic Communication & Advocacy Campaigns
  • Climate Change & Environmental Reporting
  • Media Relations and Press Management
  • Content Creation (Print, Digital, and Broadcast Media)
  • Social Media Management (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube)
  • Stakeholder Engagement and Partnership Development
  • Event Coordination and Public Outreach
  • Storytelling, Investigative Journalism, and Research
  • Digital Communication Tools (Mailchimp, CMS like WordPress)
  • Excellent Writing and Editing Skills
  • Basic Graphic and Infographic Content Coordination
  • Team Collaboration and Time Management
  • Analytics Reporting

Accomplishments

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS

  • · Diploma in Science-Based Communication & Local Journalism, World Federation of Science Journalists
  • Journalism Fellowship, U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission, Sierra Leone (2017)
  • · Best Radio Presenter of the Year, Young Future Leaders (2016)
  • · Ethical Reporting on Children, Journalists for Human Rights (2013)
  • Best Journalist and Registrar, Pujehun District Students’ Association (2013)
  • Certificate of Internship, Cotton Tree News (2012)
  • Context Analysis and Investigative Research Training, Culture Radio (2011)
  • · Community Radio Station Training, BBC World Service Trust (2010)

Certification

  • Diploma in Science-Based Communication & Local Journalism, World Federation of Science Journalists
  • Journalism Fellowship, U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission, Sierra Leone, 2017
  • Ethical Reporting on Children, Journalists for Human Rights, 2013
  • Community Radio Station Training, BBC World Service Trust, 2010
  • Context Analysis and Investigative Research Training, Culture Radio, 2011
  • Certificate of Internship, Cotton Tree News, 2012

Languages

English
Mende
Krio

Awards

  • Best Journalist and Registrar, Pujehun District Students’ Association, 2013
  • Best Radio Presenter of the Year, Young Future Leaders, 2016

Affiliations

  • Sierra Leone Association of Journalist (SLAJ)

Timeline

Public Relations Officer and Spokesperson

Pujehun District COVID-19 Emergency Response Centre (DiCOVERC)
01.2020 - 01.2022

Media Producer - Ebola Outbreak Reporting

BBC Media Action & Independent Radio Network (IRN)
01.2014 - 01.2015

Reporter

Politico Newspaper (Sierra Leone)
01.2013 - 01.2020

News Editor and Acting Production Manager

Radio Wanjei FM 101.1
01.2012 - 01.2016

Reporter and Marketing Manager

Radio Wanjei FM 101.1
01.2009 - 01.2012

West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) -

Ahmadiyya Muslim Secondary School

MPhil - Development Communication

Fourah Bay College (University of Sierra Leone)

B.A. - Mass Communication

Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone

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