Bilal HUSSAIN

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Renowned, accomplished broadcast journalist and TV producer with 16+ years of experience across mainstream Pakistani television.

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Renowned, accomplished broadcast journalist and TV producer with 16+ years of experience across mainstream Pakistani television. Known for crafting engaging scripts and transforming story ideas into compelling current affairs, interview-driven shows, and documentaries while keeping productions on schedule and within budget.

Multilingual and production-savvy leader who motivates crews, coordinates teams, manages large budgets, and collaborates with leading directors both locally and internationally—most notably delivering high-impact programming such as the ratings-leading show ‘Samaa K Mehman’.

  • 22 years' experience
  • Joined July 2026

Languages

  • EnglishAdvanced
  • UrduFluent
  • Panjabi, PunjabiAdvanced

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Government
  • Professional Services

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Work experience· 7 roles

News 1, Producer (Contract) · News 1Jan 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 11 mos

Produce the current affairs show 'Mazrat K Sath'. Continuously update show inputs based on evolving current events while coordinating production requirements for timely and relevant programming.

Broadcast Journalist (Freelance) / Overseas StringerNov 2017 – Present · 9 yrs 1 mo

Pitch stories to global news organizations as an overseas stringer. Arrange locations, plan filming schedules, organize crew, and translate scripts into English. Convert scripts into time code for broadcast readiness and support on-location and remote news coverage.

Producer (Permanent) · Samaa TVSep 2012 – Feb 2019 · 6 yrs 6 mos

Orchestrated the programming department and coordinated productions for three of the highest-rated mainstream shows. Managed locations, filming schedules, crew organization, and selected projects/scripts for innovative onscreen ideas. Adapted and analyzed video/data content to create engaging interview material using specialized editing software. Ensured compliance with production timelines and budget commitments, and researched national and international material to support writers with scripts. Recognized with 'Employee of the Month' for exceptional show production of 'Samaa ka Mehman'.

Content Producer · CNBC PakistanApr 2010 – Aug 2012 · 2 yrs 5 mos
Content Producer · Dunya TVDec 2009 – Mar 2010 · 4 mos
Producer · Rohi TVJun 2008 – Nov 2009 · 1 yr 6 mos
Screenwriter & Director (Self Employed)Dec 2003 – May 2008 · 4 yrs 6 mos

Education

M.A Urdu Literature · GC University, Lahore2030 – 2004
B.A Journalism & Economics · University of the Punjab2030 – 2000

Certifications and awards

Certificate in Theatre Production2030 – 2005
Tao Hands Practitioner2030 – 2020
Introduction to Digital Journalism2030 – 2021

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