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I’m Patience Chinwada, an award-winning journalist and TV producer with more than 20 years in news and current affairs. I’ve worked with Al Jazeera Media Network, BBC World Service, and BBC News London, producing live sequences, researching and writing scripts, and editing video material for global audiences. I’ve earned recognition for my work in television and radio, and I’m committed to storytelling that informs, engages, and drives positive change. My reporting has spanned international bureaus and major events, including elections and social issues such as FGM and post-recession impacts. I thrive in fast-paced environments, collaborating with teams to deliver compelling packages, and I’m passionate about shaping narratives that educate and inspire communities worldwide.…I’m Patience Chinwada, an award-winning journalist and TV producer with more than 20 years in news and current affairs. I’ve worked with Al Jazeera Media Network, BBC World Service, and BBC News London, producing live sequences, researching and writing scripts, and editing video material for global audiences. I’ve earned recognition for my work in television and radio, and I’m committed to storytelling that informs, engages, and drives positive change. My reporting has spanned international bureaus and major events, including elections and social issues such as FGM and post-recession impacts. I thrive in fast-paced environments, collaborating with teams to deliver compelling packages, and I’m passionate about shaping narratives that educate and inspire communities worldwide.

Patience Chinwada

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I’m Patience Chinwada, an award-winning journalist and TV producer with more than 20 years in news and current affairs. I’ve worked with Al Jazeera Media Network, BBC World Service, and BBC News London, producing live sequences, researching and writing scripts, and editing video material for global audiences. I’ve earned recognition for my work in television and radio, and I’m committed to storytelling that informs, engages, and drives positive change. My reporting has spanned international bureaus and major events, including elections and social issues such as FGM and post-recession impacts. I thrive in fast-paced environments, collaborating with teams to deliver compelling packages, and I’m passionate about shaping narratives that educate and inspire communities worldwide.…I’m Patience Chinwada, an award-winning journalist and TV producer with more than 20 years in news and current affairs. I’ve worked with Al Jazeera Media Network, BBC World Service, and BBC News London, producing live sequences, researching and writing scripts, and editing video material for global audiences. I’ve earned recognition for my work in television and radio, and I’m committed to storytelling that informs, engages, and drives positive change. My reporting has spanned international bureaus and major events, including elections and social issues such as FGM and post-recession impacts. I thrive in fast-paced environments, collaborating with teams to deliver compelling packages, and I’m passionate about shaping narratives that educate and inspire communities worldwide.

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I’m Patience Chinwada, an award-winning journalist and TV producer with more than 20 years in news and current affairs. I’ve worked with Al Jazeera Media Network, BBC World Service, and BBC News London, producing live sequences, researching and writing scripts, and editing video material for global audiences. I’ve earned recognition for my work in television and radio, and I’m committed to storytelling that informs, engages, and drives positive change.

My reporting has spanned international bureaus and major events, including elections and social issues such as FGM and post-recession impacts. I thrive in fast-paced environments, collaborating with teams to deliver compelling packages, and I’m passionate about shaping narratives that educate and inspire communities worldwide.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Producer at BBC World News, London

September 1, 2023 - August 1, 2024

Worked with producers, programme editors and presenters across television, radio and online to develop compelling narratives and engaging content for news and current affairs programmes. Provided guidance and support for pre-recorded and remote production. Maintained strong understanding of target audiences, ensuring content resonates and connects with intended viewers.

Broadcast Journalist at BBC

January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2015

Various roles including producing, presenting, and reporting for BBC World News, BBC Caribbean radio and online, BBC Network Africa and Focus on Africa radio and online and Woman’s Hour. US Freelance Reporter Presidential Election: 2008-2009.

Deputy Programme Editor/Producer at Al Jazeera Media Network

January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2022

Writing and subbing copy for live news bulletins and pre-recorded programmes; Building and outputting news bulletins and pre-recorded programmes; Guidance and support for local and remote production including packages and live news reporting; Writing articles for Online

Deputy Programme Editor at TRT World News, Istanbul

October 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Worked with producers, programme editors and presenters compiling and outputting television news bulletins; Commissioning Producers and Senior Producers, writing and subbing copy; Text Producing Live Events including coverage of the UN Security Council meetings

Associate Producer at Tomorrow Pictures

January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009

News and Features Producer and Editor; Digital Content Producer working on infomercials and audio; Line Producer for documentaries

News Broadcast Journalist at Global Media

January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2007

News Presenter: Breakfast and Drive Time bulletins; Reporter and Current Affairs Producer

US Freelance Reporter (Presidential Election) at Self-Employed / Freelance

January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009

US freelance reporting for Presidential Election coverage in association with BBC networks.

Reporter/Producer/Presenter at Al Jazeera Media Network

January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2011

Reported, produced and presented for international news; produced live sequences; researched and wrote scripts; sourced and edited video material; contributed to award-winning journalism.

Freelance Reporter at BBC World Service

January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009

Freelance reporter for the Presidential election; worked with BBC Caribbean, Focus on Africa, Network Africa, and Woman’s Hour from London.

Producer at Doha, Qatar

January 1, 2015 - Present

Producing live sequences, researching and writing news scripts, producing packages, sourcing and editing video material.

Breakfast and Drive Time News Reporter at BBC London

January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2007

Breakfast and Drive Time News Reporter.

Journalist/Producer at BBC News London

January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015

Producing live sequences for News and Programs: Global, Impact and GMT; researching, writing scripts, producing packages; sourcing and editing video material; guest booking/pre-interviews; reporting; pitching ideas.