I'm Shaheer Zahid, a highly motivated and results-oriented journalist with a passion for uncovering stories and keeping audiences informed. I have a proven ability to conduct in-depth research, craft compelling narratives, and consistently meet deadlines. I excel at news writing, feature writing, and content creation across various digital platforms, and I've authored nearly 2,000 articles in my career, including exclusive pieces cited by reputable publications like Forbes. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy collaborating with teams to produce engaging, impactful stories. Besides journalism, I also have my fair share of experience working as a marketer, having taken a few freelance copywriting gigs alongside an internship at iKonic Distro that helped me kickstart my marketing career. I bring strong skills in SEO writing, content strategy, blog writing, and other media marketing, with hands-on experience across WordPress, HubSpot, Mailchimp, Asana, Trello, Google Analytics, and other industry tools. My collaborative approach and commitment to audience engagement help me deliver high-quality journalism that resonates with readers and drives meaningful results.

Shaheer Zahid

I'm Shaheer Zahid, a highly motivated and results-oriented journalist with a passion for uncovering stories and keeping audiences informed. I have a proven ability to conduct in-depth research, craft compelling narratives, and consistently meet deadlines. I excel at news writing, feature writing, and content creation across various digital platforms, and I've authored nearly 2,000 articles in my career, including exclusive pieces cited by reputable publications like Forbes. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy collaborating with teams to produce engaging, impactful stories. Besides journalism, I also have my fair share of experience working as a marketer, having taken a few freelance copywriting gigs alongside an internship at iKonic Distro that helped me kickstart my marketing career. I bring strong skills in SEO writing, content strategy, blog writing, and other media marketing, with hands-on experience across WordPress, HubSpot, Mailchimp, Asana, Trello, Google Analytics, and other industry tools. My collaborative approach and commitment to audience engagement help me deliver high-quality journalism that resonates with readers and drives meaningful results.

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I’m Shaheer Zahid, a highly motivated and results-oriented journalist with a passion for uncovering stories and keeping audiences informed. I have a proven ability to conduct in-depth research, craft compelling narratives, and consistently meet deadlines. I excel at news writing, feature writing, and content creation across various digital platforms, and I’ve authored nearly 2,000 articles in my career, including exclusive pieces cited by reputable publications like Forbes. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy collaborating with teams to produce engaging, impactful stories.

Besides journalism, I also have my fair share of experience working as a marketer, having taken a few freelance copywriting gigs alongside an internship at iKonic Distro that helped me kickstart my marketing career. I bring strong skills in SEO writing, content strategy, blog writing, and other media marketing, with hands-on experience across WordPress, HubSpot, Mailchimp, Asana, Trello, Google Analytics, and other industry tools. My collaborative approach and commitment to audience engagement help me deliver high-quality journalism that resonates with readers and drives meaningful results.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Urdu
Fluent

Work Experience

Marketing Intern at iKonicDistro
July 31, 2024 - August 15, 2025
Assisted with the rebranding of the company before its re-launch. Created engaging blog posts, managed social media content, and executed email marketing campaigns that drove a 20% increase in brand engagement. Designed and implemented social media marketing campaigns, contributing to a 15% growth in audience reach. Assisted with onboarding artists to the iKonic team and guided them through the Web 3.0 platform.
Features Writer at Gamerant
October 31, 2023 - August 15, 2025
Produced over 50 long-form feature articles on TV shows and films, fostering community discussions and increasing site engagement. Contributed to Gamerant's reputation as a leading entertainment platform with well-researched, thought-provoking content. Averaged thousands of views per article, some articles reaching over 50,000 sessions.
News/Features Writer at Tech4Gamers
March 1, 2023 - Present
Authored over 500 timely and engaging news articles and more than 200 in-depth feature articles on gaming and tech developments. Conducted investigative journalism and produced exclusive reports that significantly impacted the industry, earning backlinks from reputable outlets such as Forbes. Leveraged industry expertise to craft news reports from fresh angles, significantly boosting view counts and improving the site's search engine ranking.
News Writer at Emopulse
March 31, 2023 - August 15, 2025
Created exclusive content focused on gaming industry news and increased site traffic by 30%. Played a key role in establishing Emopulse as a trusted source for gaming news and technical solutions before the site shut down.
Features Writer at BGR
October 1, 2025 - Present
Produces detailed analyses on emerging tech trends and crafts practical guides, including deal rundowns and product explainers. Maintains the site's reputation as a trusted authority in the tech space and consistently delivers timely coverage aligned with editorial standards and reader expectations.

Education

Associate Degree In Computer Science at Crescent College
October 1, 2018 - March 1, 2020
Bachelor's Degree In Business at Lahore Garrison University
March 16, 2022 - February 17, 2026
High School Degree In Science at American Lycetuff
October 14, 2015 - July 1, 2017

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Computers & Electronics
    paper iKonicDistro

    Assisted in developing the website and the overall marketing aspect for iKonicDistro, a music distributor based on the Web 3.0 platform.