I'm Nisha Rai, a journalist with over ten years of experience across Nepali media, covering print, online, radio and television. I’m known for integrity, compelling prose and incisive interviews, and I thrive in the fast-paced environment of today’s media. I’ve embraced technology and built a strong online following, delivering stories with creativity, novelty, compassion, accuracy and urgency. I’m deeply passionate about social justice, human rights and gender inclusion, and I’ve collaborated with international outlets and local organizations to tell people’s stories with impact. Throughout my career, I’ve produced and edited content for multiple platforms, including editorial writing, video and audio storytelling, and social media production. I’m committed to high-quality journalism that informs, empowers and inspires audiences while upholding ethical standards and editorial rigor.

Nisha Rai

I'm Nisha Rai, a journalist with over ten years of experience across Nepali media, covering print, online, radio and television. I’m known for integrity, compelling prose and incisive interviews, and I thrive in the fast-paced environment of today’s media. I’ve embraced technology and built a strong online following, delivering stories with creativity, novelty, compassion, accuracy and urgency. I’m deeply passionate about social justice, human rights and gender inclusion, and I’ve collaborated with international outlets and local organizations to tell people’s stories with impact. Throughout my career, I’ve produced and edited content for multiple platforms, including editorial writing, video and audio storytelling, and social media production. I’m committed to high-quality journalism that informs, empowers and inspires audiences while upholding ethical standards and editorial rigor.

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I’m Nisha Rai, a journalist with over ten years of experience across Nepali media, covering print, online, radio and television. I’m known for integrity, compelling prose and incisive interviews, and I thrive in the fast-paced environment of today’s media. I’ve embraced technology and built a strong online following, delivering stories with creativity, novelty, compassion, accuracy and urgency. I’m deeply passionate about social justice, human rights and gender inclusion, and I’ve collaborated with international outlets and local organizations to tell people’s stories with impact.

Throughout my career, I’ve produced and edited content for multiple platforms, including editorial writing, video and audio storytelling, and social media production. I’m committed to high-quality journalism that informs, empowers and inspires audiences while upholding ethical standards and editorial rigor.

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Language

Nepali
Fluent
English
Fluent
Danish
Intermediate
Hindi
Advanced
Japanese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Global Digital Journalist at Independent/Freelancer
January 1, 2022 - Present
Multimedia journalist producing stories for international media outlets, including BBC World Service; reporting, scripting, video edits, and online distribution.
Editor at Nepal Photo Project
May 1, 2021 - October 7, 2025
Editing and finalizing stories for the project’s page; ensuring accuracy, style, and visual coherence.
GESI & Media Expert at Center for Dalit Women Nepal
August 1, 2020 - October 7, 2025
Wrote content for the organization’s website; assisted in designing training modules to strengthen capacity of elected Dalit women leaders; edited video stories; produced stories for social platforms using Canva.
Research Fellow: Feminist Memory Project at Nepal Photo Library - Nepal
August 1, 2018 - October 7, 2025
Researched Nepal's feminist history and archive histories through photos, audio and documents; contributed to the book The Public Life of Women.
Programme Researcher for Sajha Sawal at BBC Media Action - Nepal
January 1, 2018 - October 7, 2025
Researched facts, identified stories, wrote scripts, edited audio and video content; ensured factually correct, concise and engaging material; adhered to BBC editorial values.
Programme Producer for Milijuli Nepali at BBC Media Action - Nepal
April 1, 2016 - October 7, 2025
Produced radio packages; led editing and finalization of programmes; mentored local journalists.
Programme Producer for Jivan ka Lagi Swasthya at Antenna Foundation - Nepal
May 1, 2015 - October 7, 2025
Team leader; edited local radio content and finalized programmes; mentoring local journalists to produce packages.
Mentor at Nepal Red Cross / Antenna Foundation
December 31, 2014 - October 7, 2025
Mentored journalists for the radio programme Hatemalo ka Lagi Sanchar (Disaster Management); helped produce radio content.
Producer at Doko Multimedia Radio
December 31, 2013 - October 7, 2025
Produced radio content; mobile radio production in Nepal’s remote areas; conducted interviews and stories around gender-based violence.
Senior Reporter and News Anchor at Capital FM 92.4 - Nepal
July 1, 2010 - October 7, 2025
Wrote news and edited audio content for daily bulletins; edited daily press reviews; translated international news from English to Nepali; covered politics, social issues and foreign affairs.
Global Digital Journalist at Freelancer
January 1, 2022 - Present
Multimedia journalist for international media outlets, including BBC World Service.
Editor at Nepal Photo Project
May 1, 2021 - October 7, 2025
Editing and finalization of stories for the page.
GESI & Media Expert at Center for Dalit Women Nepal
August 1, 2020 - October 7, 2025
Wrote content for the organization’s website (cdwn.org) and provided technical support in designing training modules to strengthen the capacity of elected Dalit women leaders. Edited video stories and produced stories for all social media platforms using Canva.
Research Fellow : Feminist Memory Project at Nepal Picture Library - Nepal
August 1, 2018 - October 7, 2025
Researched Nepal's feminist history and archive histories through photos, audio and documents; contributed to the book “The Public Life of Women” (winner of Photography Catalog of the Year - Paris Photo - Aperture Foundation Photobook Awards 2023).
Programme Researcher for BBC Sajha Sawal (TV programme) at BBC Media Action - Nepal
January 1, 2018 - October 7, 2025
Researched facts, found stories, wrote scripts, edited audio and video content; ensured factual accuracy, conciseness and engagement, aligned with BBC editorial values.
Programme Producer for Milijuli Nepali (TV programme) at BBC Media Action - Nepal
April 1, 2016 - October 7, 2025
Produced radio packages; edited content; mentored local journalists to develop packages for the programme.
Programme Producer for Jivan ka Lagi Swasthya at Antenna Foundation - Nepal
May 1, 2015 - October 7, 2025
Led a team, edited local radio content, and finalized programmes before broadcasting; mentored journalists in producing packages.
Disaster Response Mentorship (Radio Programme) at Mentor Nepal Red Cross Volunteers
December 31, 2014 - October 7, 2025
Hatemalo ka Lagi Sanchar (Disaster Management); mentored journalists to produce packages.
Producer at Doko Multimedia Radio
December 31, 2013 - October 7, 2025
Producer; led a small team on mobile radio production and broadcasting in four districts, focusing on gender-based violence stories.
Senior Reporter and News Anchor at Capital FM 92.4 - Nepal
July 1, 2010 - October 7, 2025
Wrote news, edited daily bulletins, edited press review program, and translated international news from English to Nepali, focusing on politics, social issues and foreign affairs.
Global Digital Journalist at Freelancer
January 1, 2022 - Present
Multimedia journalist reporting for international media, including BBC World Service.
Editor at Nepal Photo Project
May 1, 2021 - October 7, 2025
Edited and finalized stories for the project page, coordinating content quality and presentation.
GESI & Media Expert at Center for Dalit Women Nepal
August 1, 2020 - October 7, 2025
Wrote website content, designed training modules to strengthen elected Dalit women leaders, edited video stories, and produced content for social media platforms using Canva.
Research Fellow: Feminist Memory Project at Nepal Picture Library - Nepal
August 1, 2018 - October 7, 2025
Researched Nepal's feminist history and archive histories through photos, audio and documents; contributed to the book The Public Life of Women, which won Photography Catalog of the Year at Paris Photo - Aperture Foundation Photobook Awards 2023.
Programme Researcher for BBC Sajha Sawal (TV programme) at BBC Media Action - Nepal
January 1, 2018 - October 7, 2025
Researched facts, wrote scripts, edited audio and video content; ensured factual, concise and engaging material; adhered to BBC editorial values.
Programme Producer for Milijuli Nepali (TV programme) at BBC Media Action - Nepal
April 1, 2016 - October 7, 2025
Produced radio reports and features addressing earthquake survivors’ needs, sharing practical information on shelter, sanitation, food, water, health and employment.
Programme Producer for Jivan ka Lagi Swasthya at Antenna Foundation - Nepal
May 1, 2015 - October 7, 2025
Team leader editing local radio content; finalized programs before broadcast; mentored local journalists to produce packages for the programme; contributed to related disaster management programming.
Senior Reporter and News Anchor at Capital FM 92.4 - Nepal
July 1, 2010 - October 7, 2025
Wrote news, edited audio content for daily bulletins, edited daily press review program, and translated international news stories from English to Nepali with a focus on politics, social issues and foreign affairs.

Education

Master's in Mass Communication & Journalism at Tribhuvan University, Nepal
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017
Master’s Mass Communication & Journalism at Tribhuvan University, Nepal
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017
Master’s Mass Communication & Journalism at Tribhuvan University, Nepal
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

Journalism X AI Fellowship
January 1, 2025 - October 7, 2025
USAID Health Reporter of the Year
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Nuffic Fellowship for International Broadcast Journalism
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Journalism X AI Fellowship
January 1, 2025 - October 7, 2025
USAID Health Reporter of the Year
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Nuffic Fellowship for International Broadcast Journalism
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Journalism X AI Fellowship
January 1, 2025 - October 7, 2025
USAID Health Reporter of the Year
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Nuffic Fellowship for International Broadcast Journalism, the Radio Netherlands Training Centre
January 1, 2015 - October 7, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Professional Services, Other, Government