Hardworking Journalist experienced in field and ready for challenging assignments. Reliable in completing quality work and exceeding expectations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelancer
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
Lahore, Punjab
2023.05 - Current
Conducted exclusive interview of former Prime Minister and Chairman PTI Mr. Imran Khan
Conducted exclusive interview of Ameer Jumat-e-Islami Pakistan Mr. Siraj ul Haq.
Made news reports on climate change in Pakistan.
Made different feature packages.
Did Live beepers & analyses via Skype & Whatsapp.
Wrote & filed news stories within tight deadlines.
Interviewed sources, contacts and leads to gather information for stories.
Monitored local, national and international events for potential story ideas.
Generated ideas for feature stories that would be compelling to readership audiences.
Photographed or videotaped news events to provide visual coverage.
Assignment Editor
City42
Lahore, Punjab
2021.07 - Current
Provided daily coverage of news events.
Participated in editorial meetings to propose story ideas and collaborate with producers, assignment editors, and reporters to determine direction and deliver concise reporting packages.
Updated assignment desk calendar with relevant deadlines and due dates.
Collaborated closely with anchors, reporters as needed.
Coordinated with reporters, producers and other staff members to ensure timely delivery of assignments.
Managed logistics associated with remote broadcasts from field locations.
Assigned topics, events and stories to individual writers or reporters for coverage.
Held weekly editorial meetings to generate publication ideas and review staff recommendations.
Planned special coverage for the important events.
Reporter
City42
Lahore, Punjab
2017.01 - 2021.07
Beat Reporter of Election commission Punjab, TMA, Federal Ombudsman, Provincial Ombudsman, By elections.
Gathered facts from multiple sources to complete investigative reports.
Attended press conferences, briefings and other events to stay current on newsworthy topics.
Received assignments and evaluated leads or tips to develop story ideas.
Reporter
Khyber News
Lahore, Punjab
2016.11 - 2017.11
Developed story ideas based on current events, trends or tips from viewers or readers.
Gathered facts from multiple sources to complete investigative reports.
Live/Aslives, News reports, Feature Packages
Education
Master of Arts - Mass Communication
Government Graduate College Township.
Lahore
2016-01
Bachelor of Arts - BA
Government Graduate College Township.
Lahore
2013-01
Associate of Arts - Commerce
Punjab College Of Commerce
Lahore
2011-01
High School Diploma -
BISE
Lahore
2009-01
Skills
Project Management
Content Writing
Effective Communication
Problem-Solving Abilities
Time Management
Multitasking
Professionalism
Decision-Making
Affiliations
Books, Blogs, articles & newspaper reading.
Documentaries & movie watching.
Travelling
Languages
Pashto
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Urdu
Proficient (C2)
C2
Punjabi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Certification
Digital media training certificate by LUMS
Timeline
Freelancer
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
2023.05 - Current
Assignment Editor
City42
2021.07 - Current
Reporter
City42
2017.01 - 2021.07
Reporter
Khyber News
2016.11 - 2017.11
Master of Arts - Mass Communication
Government Graduate College Township.
Bachelor of Arts - BA
Government Graduate College Township.
Associate of Arts - Commerce
Punjab College Of Commerce
High School Diploma -
BISE
Digital media training certificate by LUMS
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