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I am Raj Kaur Bilkhu, a senior multiplatform broadcast journalist with extensive experience in radio production, public relations, team management and editorial leadership. I specialise in original journalism, reporting, and delivering trusted news across platforms, while mentoring junior journalists and handling editorial responsibilities.
I’m multilingual, fluent in Punjabi, Urdu and Hindi, and I enjoy building community connections through outreach and engagement. Travelling and working across diverse cultures have shaped my collaborative, newsroom-first approach to storytelling.
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Language
Panjabi, Punjabi
Fluent
Urdu
Advanced
Hindi
Advanced
Work Experience
Freelance Journalist at BBC News
March 1, 2024 - PresentWork across Asian Network radio, Midlands Today TV news and online platforms; pitch and develop original stories with cross-platform impact; provide editorial input and news reading.
Community Outreach and PR Lead at British Future
June 1, 2025 - PresentManage projects with the Royal British Legion to highlight South Asians in the world wars; responsible for community and media engagement, social media strategy, and website management; conduct research groups with stakeholders and host outreach events.
Executive Producer at VoxWave
October 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025Planned and produced national radio shows and a podcast, The Everyday Hustle; managed a team including entry-level assistant producers; developed presenter talent and held editorial responsibility.
Senior Journalist at BBC Asian Network News
January 1, 2014 - September 1, 2024Editorial responsibility for output of daily live radio news show; managed a team of reporters; trained entry-level journalists; worked under pressure to tight deadlines and on breaking news; sourced and reported original news with multiplatform impact.
PR Senior Associate at Arrhythmia Alliance
July 1, 2011 - December 1, 2013Managed celebrity-endorsed campaigns with Fabrice Muamba and Bernard Gallacher; produced press releases, newsletters, eBulletins, web content and reports; project and team management; stood in for Deputy CEO at events and served as ambassador at national and international events.
Editor at Notion Business Coaching
December 1, 2010 - August 1, 2013Editor – responsible for the company’s online presence.
Writer at AskTheExpert.org.uk
December 1, 2010 - August 1, 2013Wrote articles on science, medicine and technology.
Consultant at Shireland Collegiate Academy
December 1, 2010 - August 1, 2013Led creative writing workshops for students.
Editor at Smart Vision Consultancy
December 1, 2010 - August 1, 2013Copywriting online and published material.
Broadcast Journalist at Sunrise Radio
December 1, 2008 - December 1, 2010Broadcast Journalist.
Broadcast Journalist at Touch Radio
January 1, 2008 - November 1, 2008Broadcast Journalist.
Customer Services Agent at BAA Advance
November 1, 2002 - September 1, 2006Customer services agent.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Broadcast Journalism at Birmingham City University
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026BA Hons. 2:1 in Social Policy at University of Birmingham
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026Qualifications
A Levels: English Literature (B), Philosophy (B), Psychology (B), Punjabi (B)
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026AS Level: Media Studies (B)
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
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