Khawaja Burhan Uddin
Deputy News Editor
Karachi, Sindh
Summary
A multimedia journalist with over four years of experience at one of Pakistan's leading media organisations, adept at writing, editing and fact-checking news stories and features, designing visuals, and producing videos. I'm now looking to expand my skillset.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Deputy News Editor
IMM - Geo.tv/TheNews
10.2023 - Current
- Led, directed, collaborated with and coached colleagues to identify and land compelling journalism.
- Helped shape everything from breaking news to long-form pieces to engaged readers.
- Used SEO tools to guide direction of journalism and methods for reaching readers.
- Monitored breaking news for information on incidents, events, and topics of interest to quickly assign coverage to staff.
- Pitched content strategies.
- Edited and revised wide array of content for accuracy, clarity and consistency.
- Produced videos on a wide range of topics.
Senior Sub Editor
IMM - Geo.tv/TheNews
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes, and approved final versions for publication.
- Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
- Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.
- Managed team of writers and junior editors to deliver accurate and engaging content.
- Led and managed multiple projects from conceptual stage through to launch.
- Developed and maintained editorial standards for content.
Sub Editor
IMM - Geo.tv/TheNews
01.2021 - 10.2022
- Reporting, writing and editing news stories and features for all beats, producing videos.
- Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
- Checked reference sources to verify dates, facts and statistics.
- Liasing with reporters.
- Developed and maintained pool of expert field sources.
- Utilised SEO techniques to optimize content for search engine rankings.
Copy Writer
IMM - Geo.tv/TheNews
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Writing stories and features for all beats.
- Editing news stories and features for all beats.
- Liasing with reporters.
- Collaborated with editors and other journalists to create compelling content.
- Performed research and checked facts to maintain high standard of journalistic integrity.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current events and industry trends.
Intern
IMM - Geo.tv/TheNews
10.2019 - 01.2020
- Writing news stories related to politics, health, sports and other beats.
- Utilised SEO principles to optimize content for search engine rankings.
Education
Master of Arts - Mass Communication
University of Karachi
Karachi 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
University of Karachi
Karachi 04.2001 -
Skills
Breaking News Coverage
AP/Reuters/AFP Editing Knowledge
Adobe Photoshop
Search Engine Optimization
Deadline Management
Story Development
Social Media Engagement
Script Writing
Fact-Checking
Content Management Proficiency
Staff Training and Development
Certification
English for Journalism - University of Pennsylvania
Timeline
Deputy News Editor
IMM - Geo.tv/TheNews
10.2023 - Current
Senior Sub Editor
IMM - Geo.tv/TheNews
10.2022 - 10.2023
Sub Editor
IMM - Geo.tv/TheNews
01.2021 - 10.2022
Copy Writer
IMM - Geo.tv/TheNews
01.2020 - 01.2021
Intern
IMM - Geo.tv/TheNews
10.2019 - 01.2020
Master of Arts - Mass Communication
University of Karachi
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
University of Karachi
04.2001 -