Next availability:
July 15, 2026
Hi, I’m Abu Syed, a senior Cameraman and video journalist with over 22 years in broadcast journalism and video production. I excel in camera operation, lighting design, sound recording, and editing, and I have hands-on experience covering VVIP events and high-profile assignments. I’m passionate about mentoring the next generation of videographers and journalists in Bangladesh and helping raise media education standards.
In my roles at Deepto TV and across major networks, I’ve blended technical excellence with creative storytelling, collaborating with editors and directors to deliver compelling visual narratives under tight deadlines. I’m committed to continuing growth in the field and to sharing knowledge so others can tell powerful stories with integrity.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
Bengali
Fluent
English
Intermediate
German
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
Work Experience
Senior Cameraman (News and Program) at Deepto Tv
July 1, 2015 - PresentCoordinated media coverage for national and international events, produced and edited content for news stories, documentaries, talk shows, and live programs; directed live broadcasts and mentored junior cameramen.
Senior Photojournalist at The Weekly Desher Khobor
April 1, 2014 - June 1, 2015Collaborated with editorial teams, captured compelling photo narratives, edited and processed images, mentored junior photographers, covered breaking events and built exclusive sources.
Senior Cameraman (News and Program) at Diganta Television
October 1, 2010 - August 1, 2013Live reporting, cinematography, and news production including PKG, VO, VOSOT; location scouting; maintaining camera equipment and mentoring juniors.
Cameraman at Diganta Television
September 1, 2007 - October 1, 2009Managed HD camera operations for news and documentaries; shot interviews, live events; trained juniors; equipment maintenance.
Boom operator & Sound recordist at BBC World Service Trust
October 1, 2009 - September 1, 2010Location sound capture for broadcast documentaries; operated audio equipment; trained staff; troubleshooting on live broadcasts.
Cameraman at Freelance
January 1, 2001 - June 1, 2007Freelance camera operator for Bangladeshi and international projects; set up and operate cameras; collaborate with directors; post-production support.
Education
Masters of Philosophy at Jagannath University
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026B.A (4 Years Honors in Philosophy) at Jagannath University
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006Second Class Investigative Journalism at Jagannath University
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006Foundation Training for Camera Person of Electronic Media at Press Institute of Bangladesh (PIB)
January 24, 2017 - January 26, 2017Videography Training at Diganta Television
June 1, 2007 - July 31, 2007Masters of Philosophy at Philosophy Jagannath University
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026B.A (4 Years Honors in Philosophy) at Jagannath University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006Second Class Investigative Journalism at Philosophy Jagannath University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006Television Journalism, Broadcast Journalism at Press Institute of Bangladesh (PIB)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017Basic Journalism, Broadcast Journalism at Press Institute of Bangladesh (PIB)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017Training For Camera Person of Electronic Media at Press Institute of Bangladesh (PIB)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017Masters of Philosophy at Jagannath University
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026B.A (4 Years Honors in Philosophy) at Jagannath University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006Second Class Investigative Journalism at Jagannath University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006Basic Journalism, Broadcast Journalism at Press Institute of Bangladesh (PIB)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017Foundation Training for Camera Person of Electronic Media at Press Institute of Bangladesh (PIB)
January 24, 2017 - January 26, 2017Videography Training at Diganta Television
June 1, 2007 - July 31, 2007Qualifications
Development Journalism Certification
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026Investigative Journalism Certification
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026Television Broadcasting Certification
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026Development Journalism Training
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026Television Broadcasting Training
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026News Production Training
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026Studio Operations Training
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026Investigative Journalism Training
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026Foundation Training for Camera Person of Electronic Media (PIB)
January 24, 2017 - January 26, 2017Videography Training
June 1, 2007 - July 31, 2007Basic Journalism Training (PIB)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017Development Journalism Certificate
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026Investigative Journalism Training
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other, Telecommunications, Government
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