I'm Afzal Ahmed, an international multimedia journalist and producer with a track record of shaping stories across borders. Over the past decade I led Asia-Pacific coverage for TRT World, launched flagship Türkiye-focused programmes, and built cross-bureau teams across London, Istanbul and beyond. I specialise in planning, producing and coordinating video, audio, and digital content for diverse language audiences. I'm passionate about storytelling that informs, engages and inspires. I thrive in fast-paced environments, lead multi-disciplinary teams, and bring strong editorial judgment, language skills, and a love for innovative formats from video walls to podcasts. I'm always eager to take on new challenges in media and production

Afzal Ahmed

I'm Afzal Ahmed, an international multimedia journalist and producer with a track record of shaping stories across borders. Over the past decade I led Asia-Pacific coverage for TRT World, launched flagship Türkiye-focused programmes, and built cross-bureau teams across London, Istanbul and beyond. I specialise in planning, producing and coordinating video, audio, and digital content for diverse language audiences. I'm passionate about storytelling that informs, engages and inspires. I thrive in fast-paced environments, lead multi-disciplinary teams, and bring strong editorial judgment, language skills, and a love for innovative formats from video walls to podcasts. I'm always eager to take on new challenges in media and production

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I’m Afzal Ahmed, an international multimedia journalist and producer with a track record of shaping stories across borders. Over the past decade I led Asia-Pacific coverage for TRT World, launched flagship Türkiye-focused programmes, and built cross-bureau teams across London, Istanbul and beyond. I specialise in planning, producing and coordinating video, audio, and digital content for diverse language audiences.

I’m passionate about storytelling that informs, engages and inspires. I thrive in fast-paced environments, lead multi-disciplinary teams, and bring strong editorial judgment, language skills, and a love for innovative formats from video walls to podcasts. I’m always eager to take on new challenges in media and production

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Digital Editor at TRT
February 1, 2025 - Present
Overseeing the production, translation and distribution of TRT video, visual and podcast content across 45 language channels; planning digital news content and strategy across language channels; producing digital video and podcast content; managing deployment processes across TRT channels and ensuring proper execution.
Senior Asia-Pacific Producer (Planning) at TRT World
February 1, 2025 - September 12, 2025
Senior planner for Asia-Pacific regional news coverage; maintaining news logs and developing coverage, stories and segment ideas; coordinating assignments with correspondents and freelancers; senior producer for packages, graphics, video walls and segment elements.
Output Producer (News) at TRT World
August 1, 2020 - September 12, 2025
Reported and produced hourly international news bulletins; senior producer for feature packages; presented video walls; delivered breaking news stories; demonstrated editorial judgment and knowledge of media law; collaborated with a large international team from multiple bureaus.
Output Producer/Deputy Programme Editor (Programmes) at TRT World
October 1, 2018 - September 12, 2025
Launched flagship Türkiye-focused programme Strait Talk; programme-edited episodes; set rundown and outputting show in gallery; produced field programmes in Jerusalem and Türkiye; produced US Route 66 documentary series and interview with the former Ecuadorian ambassador to the UK.
Broadcast Journalist/Deputy News Editor at Ethical Media Group Ltd
April 1, 2017 - September 12, 2025
Conceptualised and developed Asia-Pacific current affairs programme Asia Wired; presented Asia Wired and related documentary history series; reported on local and national stories; presented daily international news programme - The Report; Deputy News Editor for News and Current Affairs.
Editor/Reporter at EastLondonLines
September 1, 2013 - September 12, 2025
Editor of university online news website covering four London boroughs; edited website and subbed articles; coordinated team of journalists; reported on issues affecting local communities.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (Hons), Media & Communications at Goldsmiths, University of London
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Telecommunications, Professional Services