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Multimedia journalist and news videographer with 15+ years of Electronic News Gathering (ENG) and field production experience across international, network-affiliated broadcast platforms. I shoot, edit, and deliver breaking news and in-depth stories under tight deadlines, including live shots and nat sound packages. I bring strong multi-camera and post-production skills (Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve), along with experience directing live-streamed and pre-recorded programming. Fluent in Arabic, Somali, and English, I mentor junior crews and thrive in high-risk field environments.…Multimedia journalist and news videographer with 15+ years of Electronic News Gathering (ENG) and field production experience across international, network-affiliated broadcast platforms. I shoot, edit, and deliver breaking news and in-depth stories under tight deadlines, including live shots and nat sound packages. I bring strong multi-camera and post-production skills (Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve), along with experience directing live-streamed and pre-recorded programming. Fluent in Arabic, Somali, and English, I mentor junior crews and thrive in high-risk field environments.

Jafar Mohammed Fidow

Videographer, Camera Operator, Documentary Filmmaker, +1

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Multimedia journalist and news videographer with 15+ years of Electronic News Gathering (ENG) and field production experience across international, network-affiliated broadcast platforms. I shoot, edit, and deliver breaking news and in-depth stories under tight deadlines, including live shots and nat sound packages. I bring strong multi-camera and post-production skills (Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve), along with experience directing live-streamed and pre-recorded programming. Fluent in Arabic, Somali, and English, I mentor junior crews and thrive in high-risk field environments.…Multimedia journalist and news videographer with 15+ years of Electronic News Gathering (ENG) and field production experience across international, network-affiliated broadcast platforms. I shoot, edit, and deliver breaking news and in-depth stories under tight deadlines, including live shots and nat sound packages. I bring strong multi-camera and post-production skills (Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve), along with experience directing live-streamed and pre-recorded programming. Fluent in Arabic, Somali, and English, I mentor junior crews and thrive in high-risk field environments.

Available to hire

Multimedia journalist and news videographer with 15+ years of Electronic News Gathering (ENG) and field production experience across international, network-affiliated broadcast platforms. I shoot, edit, and deliver breaking news and in-depth stories under tight deadlines, including live shots and nat sound packages.

I bring strong multi-camera and post-production skills (Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve), along with experience directing live-streamed and pre-recorded programming. Fluent in Arabic, Somali, and English, I mentor junior crews and thrive in high-risk field environments.

Skills

Adobe Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Final Cut Pro X

Leadership

Adobe After Effects

Experience Level

Adobe Premiere Pro

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Beginner

Language

Arabic

Fluent

Somali

Fluent

English

Advanced

Work Experience

International Multimedia Journalist at Voice of America (USAGM)

January 1, 2019 - Present

Shoot, edit, and produce daily HD general-assignment and feature news packages for broadcast and digital platforms under tight deadlines. Execute ENG field and studio production, operating camera, lighting, and audio for live shots and breaking news coverage. Direct live-streamed and pre-recorded programming distributed across 5 network-affiliate TV stations. Anchor live news segments while overseeing show timing, graphics, and technical broadcast standards. Mentor junior videographers and journalists on ENG workflows and production tools. Upgraded a flagship show from radio to TV, increasing audience engagement.

International Broadcaster at Netcom / Voice of America

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019

Conducted live ENG field coverage and interviews for international news assignments. Directed program structure and maintained editorial standards across daily content. Supported field crews with shooting logistics, live streaming, and digital delivery.

Super Stringer / Regional Production Coordinator at Voice of America

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017

Led ENG news gathering, shooting, and editing in high-risk field environments while ensuring compliance with video safety protocols. Supervised technical crews across shooting and post-production workflows.

News Correspondent at Voice of America

January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2015

Shot and edited live and packaged news segments covering breaking political, economic, and cultural events, including protests, speeches, and ceremonies, under tight deadlines. Collaborated closely with technical production teams to deliver time-sensitive broadcast content.