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I am a recently laid-off federal worker with twenty-five years in journalism, including seventeen years in television and multimedia reporting and production. I have researched, written, shot, edited, directed, and produced stories on complex and sensitive subjects in English and other languages such as Urdu, Hindi, and Swahili. I am skilled at video recording, production, coordinating international news broadcasts, and using social media to reach audiences. Dateline coverage across USA, UK, UAE, Canada, Pakistan, Australia, El Salvador, Honduras, and Greece has been a hallmark of my work, helping audiences connect with global events through a local lens.…I am a recently laid-off federal worker with twenty-five years in journalism, including seventeen years in television and multimedia reporting and production. I have researched, written, shot, edited, directed, and produced stories on complex and sensitive subjects in English and other languages such as Urdu, Hindi, and Swahili. I am skilled at video recording, production, coordinating international news broadcasts, and using social media to reach audiences. Dateline coverage across USA, UK, UAE, Canada, Pakistan, Australia, El Salvador, Honduras, and Greece has been a hallmark of my work, helping audiences connect with global events through a local lens.

Saqib Ul Islam

Video Editor, Director of Photography, Camera Operator, +2

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I am a recently laid-off federal worker with twenty-five years in journalism, including seventeen years in television and multimedia reporting and production. I have researched, written, shot, edited, directed, and produced stories on complex and sensitive subjects in English and other languages such as Urdu, Hindi, and Swahili. I am skilled at video recording, production, coordinating international news broadcasts, and using social media to reach audiences. Dateline coverage across USA, UK, UAE, Canada, Pakistan, Australia, El Salvador, Honduras, and Greece has been a hallmark of my work, helping audiences connect with global events through a local lens.…I am a recently laid-off federal worker with twenty-five years in journalism, including seventeen years in television and multimedia reporting and production. I have researched, written, shot, edited, directed, and produced stories on complex and sensitive subjects in English and other languages such as Urdu, Hindi, and Swahili. I am skilled at video recording, production, coordinating international news broadcasts, and using social media to reach audiences. Dateline coverage across USA, UK, UAE, Canada, Pakistan, Australia, El Salvador, Honduras, and Greece has been a hallmark of my work, helping audiences connect with global events through a local lens.

Available to hire

I am a recently laid-off federal worker with twenty-five years in journalism, including seventeen years in television and multimedia reporting and production. I have researched, written, shot, edited, directed, and produced stories on complex and sensitive subjects in English and other languages such as Urdu, Hindi, and Swahili. I am skilled at video recording, production, coordinating international news broadcasts, and using social media to reach audiences.
Dateline coverage across USA, UK, UAE, Canada, Pakistan, Australia, El Salvador, Honduras, and Greece has been a hallmark of my work, helping audiences connect with global events through a local lens.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

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Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Urdu

Advanced

Hindi

Advanced

Swahili

Advanced

Work Experience

Video Journalist/Reporter at Voice of America (English Newsroom)

January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2025

Covered the presidency & Congress with a global perspective and focus on foreign policy. Recorded and produced high-level interviews and breaking stories. Edited audio/video with Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, and Audacity. Live reporting for TV and radio affiliates worldwide. Traveled internationally and across the U.S. to report live for radio, TV, and digital media; developed and executed TV & digital programming to maximize traffic and engagement.

Digital Production Specialist at Voice of America (Digital Support Africa Division)

January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019

Conceptualized and created infotainment shows, including 'Red Carpet'. Integrated music, maps, graphics, and headlines. Developed video content for mobile, desktop, and social platforms across 15+ language services. Executed social media programs and monitored trends to drive coverage. Also edited video segments for three TV affiliates.

Anchor, Reporter and Senior Television Producer at Voice of America (Urdu Language Service)

January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2017

Anchored and produced live-to-tape primetime TV shows; prepared scripts and questions; translated Urdu material into English for distribution; produced reports on politics, science, economy, health, culture, interfaith topics, and education. Managed end-to-end production of web, radio, and television pieces and hosted programs such as 'View 360', 'Zindagi 360', 'Kahani Pakistani', 'Sana Aik Pakistani', and 'Beyond the Headline'.

Intern at Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG)

June 1, 2008 - June 30, 2008

Associate producer of a documentary series called 'Muslims’ America', produced in English and Urdu for in-house and other language services.

Intern at Pakistan Television Islamabad

June 1, 2000 - June 30, 2000

Assisted the broadcast team in creating a daily game show featuring student contestants.