I am a multimedia journalist and digital producer with experience in international news, cross-border reporting, and multimedia storytelling. I have contributed to outlets including Deutsche Welle, BBC, TRT, and City Wire, and I founded Beyond Borders, a podcast that engages global audiences. My work translates complex political and economic issues into clear, accessible reporting for diverse audiences.

Aakriti Dhawan

I am a multimedia journalist and digital producer with experience in international news, cross-border reporting, and multimedia storytelling. I have contributed to outlets including Deutsche Welle, BBC, TRT, and City Wire, and I founded Beyond Borders, a podcast that engages global audiences. My work translates complex political and economic issues into clear, accessible reporting for diverse audiences.

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I am a multimedia journalist and digital producer with experience in international news, cross-border reporting, and multimedia storytelling.

I have contributed to outlets including Deutsche Welle, BBC, TRT, and City Wire, and I founded Beyond Borders, a podcast that engages global audiences. My work translates complex political and economic issues into clear, accessible reporting for diverse audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced
German
Intermediate
Urdu
Intermediate
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Independent Journalist at Deutsche Welle & International Outlets; Beyond Borders Podcast (Founder/Host)
August 20, 2022 - July 20, 2023
Independent journalist producing news packages for Deutsche Welle and international outlets; founded and hosted the Beyond Borders Podcast; led end-to-end multimedia storytelling and cross-border editorial campaigns for global audiences.
Intern: Digital Journalist (Hindi) at BBC World Service (India)
March 20, 2025 - Present
Intern in digital Hindi journalism covering daily stories for Women’s and Youth desks; supported campaign and social media teams and digital reporting.
Multimedia Producer (Team Leader) at Pulwama attack podcast
July 20, 2019 - September 20, 2019
Led end-to-end content production for a Pulwama attack podcast; directed trailer; developed cross-platform distribution strategies and brand partnerships to expand reach (Porsche, Cupra, Audi) and engagement.

Education

Master of Arts in Journalism at Erasmus Mundus Journalism Program (Hamburg University, Germany) & Aarhus University, Denmark
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Bachelor of Arts in History (Honours) at University of Delhi
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2016

Qualifications

Dia Konie's Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - March 27, 2026
Erasmus Thesis Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - March 27, 2026
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019

Industry Experience

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