SYED ASIF ALI
Journalist And Communication Expert
Karachi
Summary
Professional editorial consultant with proven track record in content creation, editing, and strategy development. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering high-quality results. Skilled in project management, copyediting, and effective communication. Adaptable and dependable, with knack for meeting evolving client needs.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Editorial Consultant
Express Tribune
05.2017 - Current
- I head the Opinions section of Express Tribune, brought out in partnership with International New York Times. Serving as Op Ed Editor, I am tasked with supervising coverage of the Editorial Pages and writing exclusive reports, editorials and opinion pieces.
Assistant Editor
The News
04.2011 - 04.2017
- I headed a team of sub-editors and reporters tasked with bringing out the London Edition of The News – Pakistan's prestigious English-language newspaper simultaneously brought out from Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi and London. The newspaper is run by Pakistan's leading publication house The Jang-Geo Group.
Reporter/Sr Copy Editor
Geo News
03.2007 - 03.2011
- I was tasked with reporting and writing stories, as well as producing news packages and features for Geo News – Pakistan’s number one TV channel. I would also prepare rundown for the news bulletin.
Senior Sub-editor
Dawn
06.2006 - 04.2007
- I remained a key member of the desk assigned to bring out the front and back pages of the daily Dawn, Pakistan’s largest circulated English-language daily.
Sub-Editor
Khaleej Times
03.2004 - 04.2006
- I would edit, write and re-write stories for the Home pages of Khaleej Times, the pioneer of journalism in the Arab region. I would also report on local issues. And as correspondent based in Karachi, I covered major city events, besides writing a weekly column.
Reporter
The News
06.1999 - 03.2004
- Joined The News (Pakistan's prestigious English-language newspaper) as sub-editor and was later transferred to the City Reporting Section.
Education
M.Sc - Media Studies
Allama Iqbal Open University
Islamabad08.2002
Bachelors of Commerce - undefined
University of Karachi
Karachi06.1993
12th Standard - undefined
Karachi10.1989
Skills
Photo editing
Creative writing
Grammar expertise
Digital publishing
Layout design
Content strategy
Fact-checking
Audience engagement
Copy editing
Content development
Content curation
Multimedia content
Proofreading
Proposal writing
Video scriptwriting
Press release writing
Podcast production
Editorial planning
MS office
Verbal and written communication
Links to my work
- Https://tribune.com.pk/story/2412612/fight-for-civilian-supremacy
- Https://tribune.com.pk/story/2363580/from-fair-play-to-foul
- Https://www.khaleejtimes.com/opinion/alive-amid-terror
- Https://tribune.com.pk/story/2280214/iknomics-how-to-cause-unprecedented-price-hike
- Https://www.khaleejtimes.com/opinion/deterrence-or-compliance
- Https://tribune.com.pk/story/2195969/days-frequent-lockdowns
- Https://tribune.com.pk/story/2158123/cost-imf-dollars
- Http://www.dawn.com/news/1069437
Other achievements
I am a Jefferson Fellow. As part of this prestigious fellowship programme, I visited the US, Japan and China in April 2016. The programme featured events related to issues facing the Asia Pacific region. I have also attended East West Centre’s annual conferences in Singapore and Hawaii.
Timeline
Senior Editorial Consultant
Express Tribune
05.2017 - Current
Assistant Editor
The News
04.2011 - 04.2017
Reporter/Sr Copy Editor
Geo News
03.2007 - 03.2011
Senior Sub-editor
Dawn
06.2006 - 04.2007
Sub-Editor
Khaleej Times
03.2004 - 04.2006
Reporter
The News
06.1999 - 03.2004
Bachelors of Commerce - undefined
University of Karachi
12th Standard - undefined
M.Sc - Media Studies
Allama Iqbal Open University