Nia Adurogbola
About Nia Adurogbola
Nia Adurogbola is a News Assistant at The New York Times, where she has worked since 2020. She has a background in journalism with experience in various roles, including videographer and photo editor, and has worked at institutions such as Northwestern University and GlobeMed.
Current Role at The New York Times
Nia Adurogbola has been serving as a News Assistant at The New York Times since 2020. In this role, she contributes to the production and dissemination of news content. Her responsibilities include coordinating with various teams to ensure the timely completion of news stories and visual content. She plays a crucial role in maintaining the quality and accuracy of the news presented to the audience.
Previous Experience in Journalism
Before joining The New York Times, Nia Adurogbola held several positions that enhanced her journalism skills. She worked as a Lab Fellow at Northwestern University Medill School from 2018 to 2020, where she gained practical experience in a collaborative environment. Additionally, she served as a Program Assistant at Mind-Builders Creative Arts Center for two months in 2018 and worked as a Videographer for GlobeMed and North by Northwestern between 2016 and 2018.
Education and Academic Background
Nia Adurogbola studied Journalism at Northwestern University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree from 2016 to 2020. She also participated in a study abroad program at The University of Hong Kong from 2019 to 2020, further expanding her academic and cultural understanding of journalism.
Skills in Visual Content Creation
Adurogbola has developed strong skills in visual content creation throughout her career. She has experience creating Instagram stories with augmented reality filters that have engaged over 500,000 users. Her role involves coordinating with freelance artists and maintaining content archives, showcasing her ability to manage and produce engaging visual media.
Collaboration and Analytics
In her current position, Nia collaborates with the analytics lead to interpret insights from audience engagement. She shares these findings with her team to inform content strategies and improve overall effectiveness. This analytical approach supports her work in creating impactful news stories and visual content.