Tahir Jamil Khan
Lahore, Punjab
Summary
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
05.2023 - 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
07.2021 - 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
01.2017 - 07.2021
- 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
11.2016 - 11.2017
- 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.
Lahore01-2016
Bachelor of Arts - BA
Government Graduate College Township.
Lahore 01-2013
Associate of Arts - Commerce
Punjab College Of Commerce
Lahore 01-2011
High School Diploma -
BISE
Lahore 01-2009
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
05.2023 - Current
Assignment Editor
City42
07.2021 - Current
Reporter
City42
01.2017 - 07.2021
Reporter
Khyber News
11.2016 - 11.2017
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
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