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i, I’m Panar — a freelance journalist and storyteller passionate about capturing real human experiences. I focus on community stories, social issues and cultural narratives, with reporting experience across Africa, Southeast Asia and Europe. I love connecting with people, sharing authentic voices and bringing meaningful stories to life through honest, compassionate journalism.
Language
English
Fluent
Bulgarian
Fluent
Turkish
Fluent
French
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Work Experience
Independent Journalist & Development Observer at Self-employed / Independent
June 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025Conducted on-the-ground reporting and narrative storytelling focused on local communities facing education, climate, and health-related challenges. Documented personal encounters and community voices through blog articles, highlighting the resilience and needs of vulnerable populations in remote regions. Explored intersection of children's rights, grassroots development, and cultural identity through interviews, photography, and informal field notes. Built relationships with local NGOs and community leaders to gain insight into education access, informal earning systems, and community health initiatives. Strengthened capacity to distill complex realities into clear, human-centered narratives—skills essential for proposal writing and donor communications.
Radio Presenter at BBC Solent
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022Presented 10+ live on-air and pre-recorded adverts per show. Conducted engaging interviews with guests. Found appropriate stories and ideas for programming to engage target audiences and hook advertisers. Wrote, researched, fact-checked, and wrote scripts for relevant topics in local news. Provided on-air commentary for local radio and television stations. Produced original, creative content for promotional advertisement and marketing materials.
Journalist & Editor Assistant at Southampton Solent University
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022Wrote pieces and news stories for online publication, coordinated images and layout to ensure proper presentation. Provided on-air commentary for local radio and televisions. Produced original, creative content for promotional advertising and marketing materials. Organized material emphasis and wrote stories according to prescribed editorial style and formats. Collaborated with creative director and copywriting team in completing all phases of client projects from planning to on-time completion of quality deliverables. Reported and penned front-page breaking news stories with real-time updates online. Covered local events and politics of interest to readers.
Volunteer English Teacher at Juntos por la Vida
September 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022Taught English to children in rural communities, focusing on conversational skills, vocabulary, and basic grammar. Designed and delivered engaging lesson plans adapted to limited classroom resources and varied student levels. Coordinated with local educators and volunteers to support educational and outreach goals.
Social Media Manager at AFL Ladies Football
September 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022Managed social media campaigns and schedules using Hootsuite, optimizing reach and engagement. Gathered data on engagement rate, reach, and impressions to improve online campaigns. Implemented content curation and digital marketing strategies for varied platforms including Twitter and Instagram. Updated team protocols to streamline marketing processes. Monitored media trends to stay ahead of competitor activity. Analyzed campaign data for improved media planning decisions.
Volunteer Journalist & Communications Assistant at Solent University / Southampton Solent University
September 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022Wrote pieces and news stories for online publication, coordinated images and layout to ensure proper presentation. Provided on-air commentary for local radio and television stations. Produced original, creative content for promotional advertising and marketing materials. Organized material emphasis and wrote stories according to editorial standards. Collaborated with creative director and copywriting team to complete all phases of client projects from planning to on-time completion. Reported on front-page breaking news with real-time updates online. Covered local events and politics of interest to readers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Journalism at Solent University, Southampton
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018High School Diploma at Hristo Botev High School, Bulgaria
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services
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