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Ji Han Hafiz

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Available to hire

2-paragraph first-person bio, friendly tone

Language

English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent

Work Experience

Broadcast and Multimedia Journalist at Various media organizations (AFP, Al Jazeera, BBC, The Guardian, The Intercept, Scripps Media, HuffPost, The Real News Network, Middle East Eye, etc.)
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2026
Led on-the-ground reporting, wrote and edited daily news scripts; developed investigative reporting; coordinated international coverage; produced award-winning shorts and long-form documentary content; edited and produced video packages from pitch to post-production; served as lead cinematographer and director of photography on high-profile productions; created storylines and production plans; served as a cross-border liaison for news and narrative film crews.
Broadcast and Multimedia Journalist at Various international outlets (AFP, Al Jazeera, CBC, Fusion, Explore Parts Unknown, Heart Media, Huffington Post, Medium, Middle East Eye, Scripps Media, Refinery29, The Real News Network, The Guardian, The Intercept, TVNZ)
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2026
Reported on conflict, human rights, migration, political unrest and social justice across Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and the United States. Delivered live on-location updates, wrote and edited scripts for daily news segments under tight deadlines. Specialized in investigative reporting, conflict coverage and human rights reporting.
Film Maker - Creative Director at Quintus Studios
January 1, 2008 - Present
Developed storylines and production plans; led cross-border liaison for news and narrative film crews; produced video series promoting Indigenous rights and justice. Served as head of storytelling and narration for high-profile productions.

Education

Associate Degree in Liberal Arts at Northern Virginia Community College
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
Associate Degree in Liberal Arts at Northern Virginia Community College
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
Associate Degree in Liberal Arts at Northern Virginia Community College
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2007
Certificate/Diploma in Broadcasting at Connecticut School of Broadcasting
January 11, 2030 - June 24, 2026

Qualifications

Certificate of Completion
January 1, 2008 - June 24, 2026
Social media campaign and communications training
January 1, 2008 - June 24, 2026
Certificate of Completion - Communications Strategist
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2025
Certificate of Completion - Social media campaigns & communications
January 1, 2008 - June 24, 2026
Emmy Award
January 1, 2013 - June 24, 2026
NABJ Award
January 1, 2015 - June 24, 2026
Silver & Bronze Telly Awards - Best News Feature
January 1, 2019 - June 24, 2026
Indigenous Music Award - Best Music Video
January 1, 2019 - June 24, 2026
Gold Telly Award - Best Documentary Feature
January 1, 2021 - June 24, 2026
Certificate of Completion
January 1, 2008 - June 24, 2026

Industry Experience

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