Mary Paghamini James
Connecting people, ideas and information through communication.
I am a Mass Communication graduate with experience in broadcast media, research, digital communication, customer communication and education. My work and research interests span climate and environmental communication, health and science communication, digital media, AI and journalism, with a growing interest in how communication shapes the way people understand and engage with the issues around them.
Communications & Media & Research
Climate & Environmental Communication • Health & Science Communication • AI & Journalism • Digital Communication • Media • Public Communication • Education
Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Open to Global RolesFocus Areas
My work and interests sit across communication, media, research and education, with a particular interest in how information is created, shared and understood by different audiences.
Developing and communicating information for different audiences across media and digital platforms, with experience in news writing, interviews, broadcasting, content development and public-facing communication.
Researching communication and media issues, gathering and analysing information, reviewing literature and presenting findings in clear and accessible ways.
Exploring how digital platforms, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies are changing journalism, communication, information and the way audiences engage with content.
Interested in how complex issues can be communicated clearly and meaningfully, particularly across health, science, climate and environmental contexts.
Using communication to teach, explain ideas and engage different audiences, drawing from experience in classroom teaching, presentation and public-facing communication.
Featured Work
A selection of my research, media and communication work across journalism, digital media, technology and social issues.
Correlation Between Post-Pandemic Climate Change Advocacy on TikTok and Knowledge, Attitude and Adaptation Practices Among TikTok Users in Nigeria
Research examining the relationship between climate change advocacy on TikTok and users’ knowledge, attitudes and adaptation practices in Nigeria.
The Rise of AI Journalism: How Algorithms Are Shaping News Content
Co-authored research examining the growing influence of artificial intelligence and algorithms on journalism, news production and the way audiences encounter information.
Cyberbullying Laws in Nigeria: Safeguarding Minors’ Rights in the Digital Age
Research examining cyberbullying laws in Nigeria and the importance of protecting minors in an increasingly digital communication environment.
The Climate Stories Nigeria’s Coastal Communities Are Already Living
A self-initiated communications sample exploring climate impacts on Nigeria’s coastal communities and how community voices can be brought into environmental storytelling through media and emerging technologies.
Communication experience backed by research.
My experience spans broadcast media, research, digital communication, customer-facing communication, virtual assistance and education. Across these roles, I have developed the ability to gather and communicate information, work with different audiences, solve problems, conduct research and present ideas clearly.
My academic background in Mass Communication has also shaped the way I approach communication: with curiosity, attention to evidence and an interest in how media, technology and information influence the way people understand and engage with the world around them.
Media & Communication
Experience in broadcasting, news writing, interviews, programme content and audience communication, with a focus on communicating information clearly and responsibly.
Research & Critical Thinking
First-Class training in Mass Communication, supported by research experience in literature reviews, data collection, analysis, academic writing and presenting findings.
People & Audience Engagement
Experience communicating with students, customers, callers, colleagues and wider audiences, developing the ability to listen, understand different perspectives and communicate appropriately across different settings.
Let’s connect.
Whether you are looking to discuss a communications opportunity, research collaboration, media work, speaking engagement, or another professional project, I am open to meaningful conversations and opportunities to work with people and organisations across different fields.
Mary Paghamini James
Communications and media professional with experience across research, broadcasting, digital communication, customer-facing communication and education, with research interests spanning health, science, climate, technology and digital media.