I'm a journalist with 19 years of experience, a hybrid shooter who blends field reporting with camera work and storytelling. I thrive in fast-paced environments, turning heavy economic topics into clear visuals and engaging narratives that audiences can easily grasp. Based in Jakarta, I enjoy building strong networks, writing scripts, and delivering content across TV, online, and social platforms. I’m always learning and adapting to new technologies, including drone operations, cross-platform production, and innovative storytelling formats.

DANANG W. PURBOWASESO

I'm a journalist with 19 years of experience, a hybrid shooter who blends field reporting with camera work and storytelling. I thrive in fast-paced environments, turning heavy economic topics into clear visuals and engaging narratives that audiences can easily grasp. Based in Jakarta, I enjoy building strong networks, writing scripts, and delivering content across TV, online, and social platforms. I’m always learning and adapting to new technologies, including drone operations, cross-platform production, and innovative storytelling formats.

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I’m a journalist with 19 years of experience, a hybrid shooter who blends field reporting with camera work and storytelling. I thrive in fast-paced environments, turning heavy economic topics into clear visuals and engaging narratives that audiences can easily grasp.

Based in Jakarta, I enjoy building strong networks, writing scripts, and delivering content across TV, online, and social platforms. I’m always learning and adapting to new technologies, including drone operations, cross-platform production, and innovative storytelling formats.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Visual Journalist at Self-Employed
January 1, 2025 - Present
Produce photos and video content for cross-platform distribution, including TV, online video, YouTube and TikTok. Develop digital storytelling concepts and showreels, and adapt content for diverse audiences.
Visual Journalist at Channel News Asia Digital
December 31, 2024 - September 17, 2025
Produce photos and video for CNA's multimedia cross-platform presence, collaborating across online, TV, and radio formats to tell engaging stories.
News Gathering Field Producer at CNN Indonesia
December 31, 2023 - September 17, 2025
Pitch ideas, interview sources, and write scripts for technology programs; coordinate live broadcast crews and SNG during breaking news.
Camera Person at TRANS TV
December 31, 2012 - September 17, 2025
Capture strong visual imagery for news productions and collaborate with teams to deliver compelling visuals.
Assistant Producer at TRANS TV
December 31, 2013 - September 17, 2025
Assist in planning and production, contributing to visual storytelling and program development.
Long Format Camera Person at Bloomberg TV Indonesia
December 31, 2014 - September 17, 2025
Responsible for camera work and visual design of long-format programs that explain complex economic topics to audiences.
Long Format Associate Producer at Bloomberg TV Indonesia
December 31, 2015 - September 17, 2025
Assist in program design and production; support delivering accessible economic content.
Long Format Camera Person at Bloomberg TV Indonesia
December 31, 2014 - September 17, 2025
Responsible for producing compelling visuals and helping design programs that convey economic topics clearly to audiences.
Long Format Associate Producer at Bloomberg TV Indonesia
December 31, 2015 - September 17, 2025
Collaborated on program design and production to simplify complex economic topics for viewers.
Camera Person at Trans TV (Televisi Transformasi Indonesia) News Division
December 31, 2012 - September 17, 2025
Produced strong visual imagery for news segments.
Assistant Producer at Trans TV (Televisi Transformasi Indonesia) News Division
December 31, 2013 - September 17, 2025
Supported program production and helped shape visuals for news programming.
Field Producer at CNN Indonesia News Gathering
December 31, 2023 - September 17, 2025
Pitch ideas, conduct interviews, write scripts, and coordinate live broadcast crews and SNG from the field during technology programming and breaking news.
Visual Journalist at Channel News Asia Digital
December 31, 2024 - September 17, 2025
Produce photos and video for CNA multimedia cross-platform content.
Freelance Visual Journalist
January 1, 2025 - Present
Independent visual journalist contributing video and photo content; showreels and freelance projects across platforms.
Long Format Camera Person at Bloomberg TV Indonesia
January 1, 2014 - September 17, 2025
Captured high-quality visuals for long-format economics programming; collaborated with producers to shape accessible narratives around complex topics, operated broadcast cameras, and ensured on-time delivery of segments.
Long Format Associate Producer at Bloomberg TV Indonesia
January 1, 2015 - September 17, 2025
Assisted in program development, script writing, and research for long-format pieces; coordinated production logistics with field crews and editors to align visuals with audience understanding and broadcast standards.
Camera Person at TRANS TV News Division
January 1, 2012 - September 17, 2025
Produced strong visual imagery for daily news, managing camera setups, framing, lighting, and shot selection to convey clear and engaging news stories under tight deadlines.
Assistant Producer at TRANS TV News Division
January 1, 2013 - September 17, 2025
Supported news program production, conducted topic research, drafted scripts, and assisted in package assembly and coordination of shoots.
Field Producer at CNN Indonesia News Gathering
January 1, 2023 - September 17, 2025
Pitched ideas, conducted interviews with sources, wrote scripts for technology programming, and organized live broadcast logistics; led field teams and SNG deployments during breaking news.
Visual Journalist at Channel News Asia Digital
January 1, 2024 - September 17, 2025
Produced photos and video for CNA’s cross-platform multimedia content; contributed to online, TV, and radio storytelling with strong attention to visual narratives.
Freelance Visual Journalist at Freelance / Self-employed
January 1, 2025 - Present
Independent journalist and videographer delivering multimedia storytelling across digital and broadcast platforms for clients; projects include tensions in Natuna, forest fires, election coverage, ATM skimming, illegal online lending, and other topics.
Long Format Camera Person at Bloomberg TV Indonesia
January 1, 2014 - September 17, 2025
Produced visuals and designed programs to explain economic topics to audiences; responsibilities included shooting long-format pieces and ensuring clarity of content.
Long Format Associate Producer at Bloomberg TV Indonesia
January 1, 2015 - September 17, 2025
Assisted in producing long-format programs, combining visuals with informative economic content.
Camera Person at TRANS TV News Division
January 1, 2012 - September 17, 2025
Produced strong visual images for news; managed camera operations and visual storytelling for timely broadcasts.
Assistant Producer at TRANS TV News Division
January 1, 2013 - September 17, 2025
Assisted in production; contributed to program planning and script development.
Field Producer at CNN Indonesia News Gathering
January 1, 2023 - September 17, 2025
Pitch ideas, interview sources, and write scripts to create content for technology programs; when breaking news occurs, coordinate live broadcast crews and SNG from the field.
Visual Journalist at Channel News Asia Digital
January 1, 2024 - September 17, 2025
Produce photos and video for CNA multimedia across online, TV, radio, and smart devices; contribute to cross-platform storytelling.
Freelance Visual Journalist at Self-Employed
January 1, 2025 - Present
Freelance visual journalism and multimedia storytelling for diverse clients and platforms.
Long Format Camera Person at Bloomberg TV Indonesia
December 31, 2014 - September 17, 2025
Produced high-quality visuals and contributed to program design to make complex economic topics accessible to a broad audience.
Long Format Associate Producer at Bloomberg TV Indonesia
December 31, 2015 - September 17, 2025
Assisted in developing long-format programs, coordinating shoots, scripting support, and ensuring content clarity for audiences.
Camera Person at Trans TV News Division
December 31, 2012 - September 17, 2025
Produced strong visual imagery for news programs, contributing to the station's visual style.
Assistant Producer at Trans TV
December 31, 2013 - September 17, 2025
Supported production teams; contributed to planning, scripting, and post-production processes.
Field Producer at CNN Indonesia News Gathering
December 31, 2023 - September 17, 2025
Pitch ideas, interview sources, write scripts for technology programs, and coordinate live broadcast crews and SNG from the field during breaking news.
Visual Journalist at Channel News Asia Digital
December 31, 2024 - September 17, 2025
Produce photos and video for CNA's cross-platform multimedia content.
Freelance Visual Journalist
January 1, 2025 - Present
Freelance visual journalism work across various assignments including tensions in Natuna, forest fires, Jakarta election waste, ATM skimming, and illegal online lending.
Long Format Camera Person at Bloomberg TV Indonesia
January 1, 2014 - September 17, 2025
Produced high-quality visuals and contributed to program design to help audiences understand heavy economic topics in an accessible way.
Long Format Associate Producer at Bloomberg TV Indonesia
January 1, 2015 - September 17, 2025
Designed and produced long-format programs, ensuring content was understandable and engaging for diverse audiences.
Camera Person at Trans TV ( Televisi Transformasi Indonesia )
January 1, 2012 - September 17, 2025
Produced strong visual imagery for national broadcasts, contributing to the station’s visual standards.
Assistant Producer at Trans TV ( Televisi Transformasi Indonesia )
January 1, 2013 - September 17, 2025
Supported production by coordinating content development and assisting in program creation.
Field Producer at CNN Indonesia News Gathering
January 1, 2023 - September 17, 2025
Pitched ideas, conducted source interviews, and wrote scripts to create content for technology programs; prepared live broadcast crews and SNGs from the field during breaking news.
Visual Journalist at Channel News Asia Digital
January 1, 2024 - September 17, 2025
Produced photos and video for CNA’s multimedia cross-platform output across online, TV, and radio.
Freelance Visual Journalist
January 1, 2025 - Present
Freelance engagements across digital and broadcast media, producing visuals and storytelling content.
Long Format Camera Person at Bloomberg TV Indonesia
January 1, 2014 - September 18, 2025
Produce visual content and design programs that clearly explain economic topics to audiences.
Long Format Associate Producer at Bloomberg TV Indonesia
January 1, 2015 - September 18, 2025
Responsible for producing and designing programs that explain topics to audiences, making complex subjects accessible.
Camera Person at Trans TV
January 1, 2012 - September 18, 2025
Camera operations to produce strong visual imagery for national television.
Assistant Producer at Trans TV
January 1, 2013 - September 18, 2025
Assisted in production tasks to support program creation and delivery.
Field Producer at CNN Indonesia News Gathering
January 1, 2023 - September 18, 2025
Pitch ideas, interview sources, and write scripts to create technology program content; coordinate live broadcast crew and SNG from the field during breaking news.
Visual Journalist at Channel News Asia Digital
January 1, 2024 - September 18, 2025
Produce photos and video for CNA multimedia across online, TV, and radio platforms.
Visual Journalist at Freelance
January 1, 2025 - Present
Freelance Visual Journalist producing multi-platform visuals and reporting.

Education

S-1 (equal to B.A) majoring International Relations at Gadjah Mada University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004
S-1 (Bachelor of Arts) in International Relations at Gadjah Mada University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004
S-1 (Bachelor's degree) in International Relations at Gadjah Mada University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004
S-1 (Bachelor) in International Relations at Gadjah Mada University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004
S-1 (Bachelor's degree) in International Relations at Gadjah Mada University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004
S-1 (Bachelor) International Relations at Gadjah Mada University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004

Qualifications

Drone License
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025
Drone License
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025
Drone License
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025
Drone License
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025
Anugerah Jurnalistik Pertamina 2021
January 1, 2021 - September 17, 2025
KPI Award 2011
January 1, 2011 - September 17, 2025
Best Employee 2012 Trans TV
January 1, 2012 - September 17, 2025
Anugerah Pariwisata 2008
January 1, 2008 - September 17, 2025
Drone License
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025
Drone License
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025
Anugerah Jurnalistik Pertamina 2021
January 1, 2021 - September 17, 2025
Best Employee 2012 Trans TV
January 1, 2012 - September 17, 2025
Anugerah Pariwisata 2008
January 1, 2008 - September 17, 2025
Best Employee
January 1, 2012 - September 18, 2025
KPI Award
January 1, 2011 - September 18, 2025
Anugerah Pariwisata 2008
January 1, 2008 - September 18, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Other