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I'm an award-winning journalist, executive producer and media entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience across BBC radio, national commercial radio, television, digital publishing and live broadcast. BBC-trained and bilingual in English and Arabic, I bring a rare multi-discipline skillset spanning editorial commissioning, executive production, talent development, media training and content localisation at scale. I founded Magdoos Media and Checkpoint — a cultural and educational media ecosystem built on the belief that videogames are a powerful lens through which we understand the world. Checkpoint Kids bedtime stories podcast has been a British Podcast Awards finalist for two consecutive years. I am passionate about using media to drive meaningful global change in education and am available for part-time, freelance and remote engagements.…I'm an award-winning journalist, executive producer and media entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience across BBC radio, national commercial radio, television, digital publishing and live broadcast. BBC-trained and bilingual in English and Arabic, I bring a rare multi-discipline skillset spanning editorial commissioning, executive production, talent development, media training and content localisation at scale. I founded Magdoos Media and Checkpoint — a cultural and educational media ecosystem built on the belief that videogames are a powerful lens through which we understand the world. Checkpoint Kids bedtime stories podcast has been a British Podcast Awards finalist for two consecutive years. I am passionate about using media to drive meaningful global change in education and am available for part-time, freelance and remote engagements.

Tamer Asfahani

Executive Producer, Podcast Editor, Video Editor, +5

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I'm an award-winning journalist, executive producer and media entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience across BBC radio, national commercial radio, television, digital publishing and live broadcast. BBC-trained and bilingual in English and Arabic, I bring a rare multi-discipline skillset spanning editorial commissioning, executive production, talent development, media training and content localisation at scale. I founded Magdoos Media and Checkpoint — a cultural and educational media ecosystem built on the belief that videogames are a powerful lens through which we understand the world. Checkpoint Kids bedtime stories podcast has been a British Podcast Awards finalist for two consecutive years. I am passionate about using media to drive meaningful global change in education and am available for part-time, freelance and remote engagements.…I'm an award-winning journalist, executive producer and media entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience across BBC radio, national commercial radio, television, digital publishing and live broadcast. BBC-trained and bilingual in English and Arabic, I bring a rare multi-discipline skillset spanning editorial commissioning, executive production, talent development, media training and content localisation at scale. I founded Magdoos Media and Checkpoint — a cultural and educational media ecosystem built on the belief that videogames are a powerful lens through which we understand the world. Checkpoint Kids bedtime stories podcast has been a British Podcast Awards finalist for two consecutive years. I am passionate about using media to drive meaningful global change in education and am available for part-time, freelance and remote engagements.

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I’m an award-winning journalist, executive producer and media entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience across BBC radio, national commercial radio, television, digital publishing and live broadcast.

BBC-trained and bilingual in English and Arabic, I bring a rare multi-discipline skillset spanning editorial commissioning, executive production, talent development, media training and content localisation at scale. I founded Magdoos Media and Checkpoint — a cultural and educational media ecosystem built on the belief that videogames are a powerful lens through which we understand the world. Checkpoint Kids bedtime stories podcast has been a British Podcast Awards finalist for two consecutive years. I am passionate about using media to drive meaningful global change in education and am available for part-time, freelance and remote engagements.

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Founder & Editor-in-Chief at Checkpoint

March 1, 2017 - Present

Founded Checkpoint as a globally targeted, fully interactive digital magazine and podcast platform covering videogames, culture, education and society — described as 'a games magazine for grown-ups.' Built Checkpoint into a multi-faceted media brand spanning digital magazines, podcasts, school lesson plans aligned to the national curriculum, and the Checkpoint Kids bedtime stories podcast. Developed a distinctive editorial philosophy positioning gaming as a cultural, educational and political force, underpinned by academic rigour and partnerships with Brunel University on the impact of gaming in education. Recruited a team of leading games journalists and launched Checkpoint Blockchain (2021) to create an ethical, community-owned media platform. Guided Checkpoint's vision as a UN Sustainable Development Goals-aligned educational ecosystem with all content freely accessible.

Director & Executive Producer at Magdoos Media Limited

March 1, 2011 - Present

Founded and built a full-service broadcast production company serving Activision, BBC, ITN, Channel 4, Shell, Nespresso and others. A pioneer of live streaming in the UK, leading editorial strategy, commissioning and executive production across documentaries, national radio programmes, corporate video and drone content. Established an Arabic localisation division; led localisation of AAA titles including FIFA, Call of Duty and Battlefield One. Parent company of ArabicGamers, the first site providing videogame editorial content in both Arabic and English.

Executive Producer at talkRADIO (Wireless Group plc)

March 1, 2016 - November 1, 2019

Executive producer across multiple flagship programmes, including a consumer affairs show and a motoring and technology programme. Trained on-air talent for broadcast, creating programme formats and ensuring delivery on schedule. Regularly commissioned to train and prepare on-air talent for air, demonstrating broadcast coaching expertise and ensuring full broadcast compliance.

Programme Editor & Pioneer Broadcaster at RT / Sputnik

June 1, 2019 - September 1, 2019

Created, curated and launched what is widely recognised as the world's first live-streamed, multi-camera simultaneous TV and radio broadcast — a historic first in the industry. Combined radio and television into a single live production with multi-camera studio, remote guests, live audience participation, and cross-platform distribution. Built a global Facebook viewership of approximately 250,000 within two months of launch; the show remains one of the most-watched streams on Facebook.

Editor-in-Chief at ArabicGamers

March 1, 2011 - Present

Founded the world's first bilingual Arabic/English videogames editorial platform, independently creating content for Arabic-speaking audiences worldwide rather than simply translating English-language material.

Editor at IncGamers

January 1, 2008 - August 1, 2010

Edited IncGamers.com for a global English-speaking audience; the site was nominated for a Game Media Award in its first year following a targeted content strategy.

Broadcast Journalist at BBC

October 1, 2003 - October 1, 2010

Seven years at the BBC across BBC Three Counties Radio, World Service Arabic and Radio 2. Produced Drive Time with Ronnie Barbour and Treasure Quest; both programmes won Gillard Awards (three awards between them), plus Sony Awards.