I am an aspiring sports journalist with a strong passion for boxing, basketball, and athletics. I have experience creating compelling digital content and sports commentary, both independently and through academic training.\n\nI am skilled in interviewing, editing, and multimedia storytelling, with a growing portfolio of work across YouTube and university platforms. I am dedicated to delivering authentic sports narratives that inform, inspire, and entertain diverse audiences.

David Afolayan

I am an aspiring sports journalist with a strong passion for boxing, basketball, and athletics. I have experience creating compelling digital content and sports commentary, both independently and through academic training.\n\nI am skilled in interviewing, editing, and multimedia storytelling, with a growing portfolio of work across YouTube and university platforms. I am dedicated to delivering authentic sports narratives that inform, inspire, and entertain diverse audiences.

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I am an aspiring sports journalist with a strong passion for boxing, basketball, and athletics. I have experience creating compelling digital content and sports commentary, both independently and through academic training.\n\nI am skilled in interviewing, editing, and multimedia storytelling, with a growing portfolio of work across YouTube and university platforms. I am dedicated to delivering authentic sports narratives that inform, inspire, and entertain diverse audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Journalist Writer/Researcher at Dominion Financial Review
August 1, 2025 - October 3, 2025
Wrote and researched articles, improving publishing skills; collaborated with other writers and researchers; applied relevant research to articles; enhanced writing, publishing, and posting.
Content Creator at PressPeak
August 1, 2025 - Present
Created compelling content and videos for PressPeak, collaborated with other content creators, built confidence producing short reels, and improved editing skills using CapCut; contributed to the growth of the YouTube channel.
Journalist Writer/Researcher at Dominion Financial Review
August 1, 2025 - October 3, 2025
Developed publishing skills; wrote articles; conducted research; collaborated with fellow writers and researchers; applied targeted research to articles; built confidence in writing, publishing, and posting articles.
Content Creator at PressPeak
August 1, 2025 - Present
Gained experience in creating compelling content and videos; collaborated with other content creators; developed confidence in producing short reels; improved YouTube content and editing using CapCut.
Brand Ambassador at Antzara Organisation
April 1, 2023 - October 3, 2025
Gained experience talking to new people; learned from mentors; boosted enthusiasm when speaking.
Brand Ambassador at Antzara Organisation
April 1, 2023 - Present
Gained experience talking to new people; learned from mentors; boosted enthusiasm when speaking.
Sports Coaching at Speakers for Schools (Virtual)
May 1, 2022 - October 3, 2025
Spoke to different sports coaches; gained information and advice from various coaches; implemented knowledge from school assignments into the workshop; earned a Speakers for Schools Coaching certificate; built upon my communication skills and became more approachable.
Sports Coaching at Speakers for Schools (Virtual)
May 1, 2022 - Present
Spoke to different sports coaches; gained information and advice from different coaches; implemented knowledge from school assignments into the workshop; awarded a Speakers for Schools Coaching certificate; built upon communication skills and became more approachable.

Education

BA (HONS) SPORTS JOURNALISM at Birmingham City University, Birmingham
September 1, 2023 - October 3, 2025
BTEC SPORTS EXTENDED DIPLOMA at Cola Sixth Form, London
September 1, 2021 - August 1, 2023
GCSES at Rokeby Secondary School, London
September 1, 2016 - August 1, 2021
BA (HONS) Sports Journalism at Birmingham City University, Birmingham
September 1, 2023 - October 3, 2025
BTEC Sports Extended Diploma at Cola Sixth Form, London
September 1, 2021 - August 1, 2023
GCSEs at Rokeby Secondary School, London
September 1, 2016 - August 1, 2021

Qualifications

Speakers for Schools Coaching Certificate
May 1, 2022 - October 3, 2025
Speakers for Schools Coaching Certificate
May 1, 2022 - October 3, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education