Mercy Timilehin Kelani

Social Content Lead

  • Nigeria
  • On Talentta since Jul 2026
Portrait of Mercy Timilehin Kelani

At a glance

About Mercy Timilehin Kelani at a glance

Mercy Timilehin Kelani (Social Content Lead) is a professional based in Nigeria with a portfolio on Talentta. Mercy brings 6 years of professional experience, with strengths in • Ability To Work Independently And In A Team, Ability To Speak The English Language Fluently And Write Proficiently, Ability To Teach Individual Student Or Group Of Students The English Language As A Second Language Or As A Foreign Language and Audience Engagement. Mercy studied B.A. (Hons.) English at University of Lagos.

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Years experience
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Skills
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Roles held

About

Meet Mercy

Creative communications and content professional with experience across social media, journalism, literary programming and cultural events. Skilled in developing engaging copy, shaping content ideas, supporting social media management, coordinating communications and adapting stories for diverse audiences. Strong writing, research, visual storytelling instincts, attention to detail and an organised approach to planning and deadlines. Proficient with Canva, CapCut, InShot, Google Workspace and digital collaboration tools, with a practical interest in short‑form video, photography and audience engagement.

Expertise

What I bring

Intermediate

  • • Ability To Work Independently And In A Team
  • Ability To Speak The English Language Fluently And Write Proficiently
  • Ability To Teach Individual Student Or Group Of Students The English Language As A Second Language Or As A Foreign Language
  • Audience Engagement
  • Basic Photography, Videography And Visual Storytelling
  • Capability To Help Students Attain Their Desired Level Of Proficiency Of The English Language
  • Clear Communication, Proofreading And Attention To Detail
  • Communications
  • Community Management
  • Content Calendar Development
  • Content Coordination, Scheduling And Deadline Management
  • Content Creation And Copywriting For Posts, Captions, And Announcements
  • Content Production
  • Copywriting
  • Creative Writing
  • Creativity And Content Ideations
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Event Content Support
  • Fact‑focused Writing
  • Initiative, Organisation And Problem-Solving
  • Interpersonal Skills Required To Relate Well With Students
  • Literary Research
  • Literature Review
  • Media Reporting
  • Policy & Report Writing
  • presentation creation
  • Project Coordination
  • Proofreading
  • Research & Information Gathering
  • Research, Storytelling And Adapting Content For Different Audiences
  • Short-form Video Editing With CapCut, InShot And Other Editing Tools
  • Social Media Content Creation And Basic Content Planning
  • Social Media Support
  • Video editing
  • Writing

Foundational

  • - Attention to Detail
  • - Problem-Solving
  • Adaptability
  • Audience Insight
  • Business Development
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Cultural Programming
  • Digital Event Platforms
  • Digital Tools (Google Workspace, Notion, Zoom)
  • Documentation and Records Management
  • Email Follow‑Ups
  • Event & Workshop Coordination
  • Excel ,Microsoft word
  • Goggle workspace
  • Google Meet
  • Independent Work
  • Journalism
  • Leadership & Team Support
  • Market Research
  • Microsoft Office suite
  • Organisation
  • Partnership & Stakeholder Communication
  • Partnership Coordination
  • Sales & Negotiation
  • Sales And Persuasive Communication
  • Staff Scheduling Support
  • Stakeholder & Partner Engagement
  • Teamwork
  • Time management
  • UX research
  • Video Editing (InShot, CapCut)
  • Zoom

Career

Experience

  1. —

    Remote Journalist & News Writer

    AskNigeria

    Research, write and edit news content for digital audiences; craft concise headlines, angles and audience‑facing summaries; meet deadlines while ensuring accuracy and clarity; adapt tone and structure for different platforms and audiences.

  2. —

    Volunteer – Cultural Communications, Content & Literary Programming

    Committee for Relevant Art (CORA) Art & Cultural Foundation

    Supported communications and digital content for literary and cultural initiatives; contributed to promotional materials for CORA activities and the Lagos Book & Art Festival; progressed to programme coordination and literary event curation; led report writing in 2023 and served as Co‑Programme Officer and Literary Event Curator from 2024; led the CORA BookTrek Project (2024) to engage teenagers with fiction on social issues.

  3. —

    Tech & Media Personnel

    Lagos Studies Association (LSA) Conference

    Supported delivery of hybrid academic conference sessions, handling technical coordination and participant communication; ensured smooth operation of both digital and in‑person sessions.

  4. —

    Literary Reviewer

    BookArtVille (independent)

    Write reviews and critical reflections on African literature; apply research, close reading and clear editorial communication; develop reader‑facing commentary that introduces literary works and themes to wider audiences.

Foundations

Education & languages

University of Lagos

B.A. (Hons.) English

Quick answers

About Mercy

What does Mercy Timilehin Kelani do?

Mercy Timilehin Kelani (Social Content Lead) is a professional based in Nigeria with a portfolio on Talentta. Mercy brings 6 years of professional experience, with strengths in • Ability To Work Independently And In A Team, Ability To Speak The English Language Fluently And Write Proficiently, Ability To Teach Individual Student Or Group Of Students The English Language As A Second Language Or As A Foreign Language and Audience Engagement. Mercy studied B.A. (Hons.) English at University of Lagos.

Where is Mercy Timilehin Kelani based?

Mercy Timilehin Kelani is based in Nigeria.

What are Mercy's top skills?

Mercy's top skills are • Ability To Work Independently And In A Team (Intermediate), Ability To Speak The English Language Fluently And Write Proficiently (Intermediate), Ability To Teach Individual Student Or Group Of Students The English Language As A Second Language Or As A Foreign Language (Intermediate), Audience Engagement (Intermediate), Basic Photography, Videography And Visual Storytelling (Intermediate) and Capability To Help Students Attain Their Desired Level Of Proficiency Of The English Language (Intermediate).

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