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Nazish Zafar

Nazish Zafar

Journalist
Lahore

Summary

Dynamic multimedia journalist with extensive experience at BBC, excelling in storytelling and video production. Proven track record in producing engaging content across platforms, including flagship talk shows and podcasts. Strong writing skills and deadline management expertise drive impactful narratives that resonate with diverse audiences. Committed to ethical journalism and innovative multimedia storytelling.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Multimedia Journalist

BBC
Islamabad, Pakistan
10.2017 - Current
  • Pitched stories to editorial staff in content areas of news, sports, health, human rights and entertainment.
  • investigative stories employing RTI, local right to information Act
  • Field reporting. live coverage from the events
  • conducted interviews of High Profile personalities
  • Produced and presented News Bulletins and flagship talkshow for BBC Urdu Radio for five consecutive years
  • Produced Podcast
  • Reviewed TV dramas
  • Produced and presented video Explainers on Different Issues

I worked in all three mediums of text pieces, Digital videos and Radio

Producer Current Affairs

Geo News
08.2015 - 10.2017
  • Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery with main responsibilty for Flagship, most viewed talkshow in Pakistan, Capital Talk, hosted by Hamid Mir
  • Facilitated communication between production staff and other departments to synchronize work.
  • Oversaw post-production processes, including video editing and sound mixing, to ensure a polished final product.
  • Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
  • Conducted thorough pre-production planning sessions, ensuring all stakeholders were aligned on project objectives and timelines.

News Producer

CNBC Pakistan
03.2014 - 02.2015
  • Participated in editorial meetings, pitching story ideas while considering time constraints, available resources, and overall impact on targeted viewers.
  • Followed local events closely to immediately break interesting and critical stories
  • was responsible for coordinating and Line ups for the talk show participants
  • Coordinated work and supported anchors, videographers and engineering staff, producing eight hours of daily content.

News Producer

Capital TV
01.2013 - 02.2014

produced Headlines.

Writer and Copy Editor for News content

Senior Associate Producer

Express News
03.2008 - 02.2013

part of the team producing Prime Time Current Affairs show for both English and Urdu Languages


Education

Master of Arts - English Literature

University of Punjab
Chakwal
04.2001 -

Skills

Strong writing skills

Audio editing expertise

video production

Deadline management

Blogging

Storytelling

Graphic Design Abilities

Social media posting

Web content creation

Ethics and legalities awareness

Fact-checking expertise

Multimedia story packaging

Fellowship



Chevening South Asia Journalism Fellow


was selected among 7 Journalists from pakistan and did the fellowship at University of Westminister London


ICFJ Fellow


was selected and completed Fellowship with ICFJ in Washington DC

Timeline

Multimedia Journalist

BBC
10.2017 - Current

Producer Current Affairs

Geo News
08.2015 - 10.2017

News Producer

CNBC Pakistan
03.2014 - 02.2015

News Producer

Capital TV
01.2013 - 02.2014

Senior Associate Producer

Express News
03.2008 - 02.2013

Master of Arts - English Literature

University of Punjab
04.2001 -
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