Hi, I’m Sana Ali. I’m a multimedia producer and journalist who builds stories that reflect people’s lived experiences, especially around social inequality and race. I’ve worked across the UK in television, radio and online content, creating, scripting and editing pieces for Channel 4 News, ITV and Times Radio, while staying close to communities in the North of England. I’m passionate about training and mentoring contributors from underrepresented backgrounds, helping them tell their stories with confidence and integrity. I’m always looking for new collaborations that bring diverse voices to the screen.

Sana Ali

Hi, I’m Sana Ali. I’m a multimedia producer and journalist who builds stories that reflect people’s lived experiences, especially around social inequality and race. I’ve worked across the UK in television, radio and online content, creating, scripting and editing pieces for Channel 4 News, ITV and Times Radio, while staying close to communities in the North of England. I’m passionate about training and mentoring contributors from underrepresented backgrounds, helping them tell their stories with confidence and integrity. I’m always looking for new collaborations that bring diverse voices to the screen.

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Hi, I’m Sana Ali. I’m a multimedia producer and journalist who builds stories that reflect people’s lived experiences, especially around social inequality and race. I’ve worked across the UK in television, radio and online content, creating, scripting and editing pieces for Channel 4 News, ITV and Times Radio, while staying close to communities in the North of England.

I’m passionate about training and mentoring contributors from underrepresented backgrounds, helping them tell their stories with confidence and integrity. I’m always looking for new collaborations that bring diverse voices to the screen.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Intermediate

Work Experience

Lead Producer at Channel 4 News
September 1, 2022 - October 1, 2025
In charge of Channel 4 News’ presence in Leeds through building relationships with local communities in the North of England and generating story ideas. Pitching and producing stories across the UK, training contributors and writing briefing documents for presenters.
Freelance Producer at Channel 4 News
November 1, 2021 - September 1, 2022
Seeking/booking guests for programme; building relationships; editing online content; liaising with newsroom and production teams to ensure live interviews.
Assistant Producer at Times Radio
February 1, 2021 - January 31, 2022
Developing and researching story ideas for interviews, pitching to management; researching, booking and writing briefs for a diverse range of interview guests.
Assistant Producer at Econ Films
March 1, 2020 - April 30, 2021
Assistant Producer for Investing in Climate Action: The Make or Break Decade.
Social Media Researcher at Econ Films
November 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Researching and supporting Corona Economics project; November–December 2020.
Social Media Manager at Total Insight Theatre
December 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021
Planning marketing strategies, finding and liaising with contributors; building a monthly strategy; managing online content and engaging with audiences.
Assistant News Editor at Channel 4 News
November 1, 2020 - January 31, 2022
Editing and coordinating news content; working with news desk to ensure smooth live and pre-recorded pieces.
Researcher at Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over (ITV)
October 1, 2020 - November 30, 2020
Finding and booking contributors for a two-week live special; pitching interview ideas and shaping content.
Researcher at Stephen Lawrence: Has Britain Changed? (ITV)
June 1, 2020 - August 31, 2020
Worked on institutional racism-focused documentary; researching topics and contributors.
Production Intern at ITV (Peston)
October 1, 2019 - July 31, 2020
Production intern for ITV’s flagship political show; supporting production tasks and research.
Research Assistant at KOSKA
July 1, 2018 - October 31, 2018
Research assistant role for a project.
English Literature Teacher at Manchester Health Academy
September 1, 2014 - July 31, 2015
Teaching English Literature; planning lessons and assessment.
Translator (Hindi/Urdu) at Channel 4 News
May 1, 2021 - May 31, 2021
Hindi/Urdu translator for Uncovered series.

Education

BA at University of Cambridge, Queens' College
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

1st Class Honours
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Foundation Scholarship
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services