I'm Ayesha Shakeel, a BA Journalism graduate from City, University of London. I thrive in dynamic, cross-cultural environments and am comfortable working as part of a team or independently to deliver high-quality work. My experience spans freelance writing, journalism, media education, and digital marketing. Since 2024 I've been a freelance writer for News Leaf Media, with a track record in politics, travel, investigative reporting, and profile interviews; previously I supported IT operations as a senior audio-visual specialist and contributed to university programs, campaigns, and editorial projects across Reach Plc and Geo News.

Ayesha Shakeel

I'm Ayesha Shakeel, a BA Journalism graduate from City, University of London. I thrive in dynamic, cross-cultural environments and am comfortable working as part of a team or independently to deliver high-quality work. My experience spans freelance writing, journalism, media education, and digital marketing. Since 2024 I've been a freelance writer for News Leaf Media, with a track record in politics, travel, investigative reporting, and profile interviews; previously I supported IT operations as a senior audio-visual specialist and contributed to university programs, campaigns, and editorial projects across Reach Plc and Geo News.

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I’m Ayesha Shakeel, a BA Journalism graduate from City, University of London. I thrive in dynamic, cross-cultural environments and am comfortable working as part of a team or independently to deliver high-quality work.

My experience spans freelance writing, journalism, media education, and digital marketing. Since 2024 I’ve been a freelance writer for News Leaf Media, with a track record in politics, travel, investigative reporting, and profile interviews; previously I supported IT operations as a senior audio-visual specialist and contributed to university programs, campaigns, and editorial projects across Reach Plc and Geo News.

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Language

English
Fluent
Urdu
Advanced
Panjabi, Punjabi
Advanced
Arabic
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance writer at News Leaf Media
September 1, 2024 - Present
Published articles on politics, travel, investigative reporting and profile interviews.
Senior Audio-Visual Specialist at City, University of London - IT department
January 31, 2023 - October 20, 2025
Supported the Technology and Operations team using software such as Windows 7, Mac OS X, UNIX.
Course Officer at School of Arts and Social Sciences, City, University of London
August 31, 2022 - October 20, 2025
Processing and cross-checking exam grades of students, resit & Extenuating Circumstance requests. Monitored E-vision and SITs system.
Marketing communications Executive and liaison assistant at City, University of London
March 31, 2022 - October 20, 2025
Created a marketing campaign and produced content for engagement of public, coordinating between stakeholders and clients of University of London.
Content Writer at Reach plc
July 31, 2021 - October 20, 2025
Created image libraries and published SEO articles.
Bureau Reporter at Geo News Network
August 31, 2019 - October 20, 2025
Interviewed prominent political figures in Pakistan. On-air reporting, press coverage, beat reporting & news production.
Media Teacher at MyTutor.co.uk
February 28, 2022 - October 20, 2025
Taught A-level students appearing in Cambridge exams in 2022. Developed understanding of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Freelance writer at News Leaf Media
September 1, 2024 - Present
Published articles on Politics, travel, investigative reporting and profile interviews.
Senior Audio-Visual Specialist at City, University of London - IT department
January 1, 2023 - October 20, 2025
Supported the Technology and Operations team using software’s e.g. Windows 7, Mac OSx, UNIX.
Course Officer at City, University of London
August 1, 2022 - October 20, 2025
Processing and cross-checking exam grades of students, resit & Extenuating Circumstance requests. Monitored E-vision and SITs system.
Marketing Communications Executive and Liaison Assistant at City, University of London
March 1, 2022 - October 20, 2025
Created a marketing campaign and produced content for engagement of public coordinating between stakeholders and clients of university of London.
Content Writer at Reach Plc
July 1, 2021 - October 20, 2025
Created image libraries and published SEO articles.
Bureau Reporter at Geo News Network
August 1, 2019 - October 20, 2025
Interviewed prominent political figures in Pakistan. Main tasks included: On-air Reporting, Press Coverage, Beat Reporting & News Production.
Media Teacher at MyTutor.co.uk
February 1, 2022 - October 20, 2025
Taught A-level students appearing in Cambridge exams in the year 2022. Developed understanding of General Data protection (GDPR).

Education

BA (Hons) Journalism at City, University of London
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021
Foundation in Media Studies / A Levels equivalent at Bellerbys College, Brighton
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
BA (Hons) Journalism at City, University of London
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Foundation in Media Studies / Equivalent to A levels at Bellerbys College Brighton
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

Best Overall Foundation Student for the academic year 2017-2018
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Foundation in Media Studies / Equivalent to A levels
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet