I'm a BA Journalism graduate from the University of Leeds with newsroom experience at Global Radio and The Borgen Project. I’m skilled in broadcast scripting, interviewing, and multimedia storytelling, with experience producing radio bulletins and TV packages. I thrive in fast-paced newsroom environments, turning policy and global health topics into accessible content for online audiences. I enjoy collaborating with editors and reporters to craft engaging stories across radio, TV, and digital platforms, and am eager to take on new media challenges.

Afia Ali

I'm a BA Journalism graduate from the University of Leeds with newsroom experience at Global Radio and The Borgen Project. I’m skilled in broadcast scripting, interviewing, and multimedia storytelling, with experience producing radio bulletins and TV packages. I thrive in fast-paced newsroom environments, turning policy and global health topics into accessible content for online audiences. I enjoy collaborating with editors and reporters to craft engaging stories across radio, TV, and digital platforms, and am eager to take on new media challenges.

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I’m a BA Journalism graduate from the University of Leeds with newsroom experience at Global Radio and The Borgen Project. I’m skilled in broadcast scripting, interviewing, and multimedia storytelling, with experience producing radio bulletins and TV packages.

I thrive in fast-paced newsroom environments, turning policy and global health topics into accessible content for online audiences. I enjoy collaborating with editors and reporters to craft engaging stories across radio, TV, and digital platforms, and am eager to take on new media challenges.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Remote Intern at The Borgen Project
June 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Wrote articles on global health and global poverty; conducted in-depth research on various topics and created strong top lines for articles; received feedback from manager and held regular progress check-ins.
Radio Intern at Global Radio - Leeds, UK
July 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024
Demonstrated dedication to script writing; arranged interviews for on-air bulletins; completed radio bulletin practices; worked with senior journalists; gathered material through vox pops for scripts and bulletins.
Intern at Global Radio - Leeds
July 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024
Wrote scripts for radio bulletins, arranged and conducted interviews, gathered audio material and vox pops for news scripts, and collaborated with senior journalists in a newsroom.

Education

BA Journalism (2:2) at University of Leeds, UK
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
A-levels at Trinity Sixth Form Academy, Halifax, UK
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
BA Journalism at University of Leeds, UK
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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