I'm a Dubai-based journalist, presenter, and scriptwriter with over a decade of experience covering international events, conducting exclusive interviews, and delivering compelling reporting for broadcast and digital platforms. I collaborate with media agencies, corporate clients, and public sector organizations, providing journalism, presenting, and voice-over services. I also mentor aspiring journalists and have a track record of pre- and post-production work on TV specials and documentary projects, supported by a Bachelor's degree in Arabic Language and Literature. I have worked with CNN Indonesia and the Indonesian Journalists Television Association, producing in-depth analyses, exclusive interviews with global leaders, and live coverage of national and international events. My language skills in English, Arabic, and Bahasa support cross-cultural storytelling across diverse audiences.

Fina Nabilah

I'm a Dubai-based journalist, presenter, and scriptwriter with over a decade of experience covering international events, conducting exclusive interviews, and delivering compelling reporting for broadcast and digital platforms. I collaborate with media agencies, corporate clients, and public sector organizations, providing journalism, presenting, and voice-over services. I also mentor aspiring journalists and have a track record of pre- and post-production work on TV specials and documentary projects, supported by a Bachelor's degree in Arabic Language and Literature. I have worked with CNN Indonesia and the Indonesian Journalists Television Association, producing in-depth analyses, exclusive interviews with global leaders, and live coverage of national and international events. My language skills in English, Arabic, and Bahasa support cross-cultural storytelling across diverse audiences.

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I’m a Dubai-based journalist, presenter, and scriptwriter with over a decade of experience covering international events, conducting exclusive interviews, and delivering compelling reporting for broadcast and digital platforms. I collaborate with media agencies, corporate clients, and public sector organizations, providing journalism, presenting, and voice-over services. I also mentor aspiring journalists and have a track record of pre- and post-production work on TV specials and documentary projects, supported by a Bachelor’s degree in Arabic Language and Literature.

I have worked with CNN Indonesia and the Indonesian Journalists Television Association, producing in-depth analyses, exclusive interviews with global leaders, and live coverage of national and international events. My language skills in English, Arabic, and Bahasa support cross-cultural storytelling across diverse audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent
Arabic
Advanced
Indonesian
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Journalist / Presenter / Scriptwriter at Dubai Media City (DMC)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Offering journalism, scriptwriting, presenting, and voice-over services to diverse clients including media agencies, corporates, public sector organizations and broadcast networks. Event hosting, conferences and field coverage, assignment editing and conducting exclusive interviews with experts, leaders, innovators and academics.
Independent Journalist at Indonesian Journalists Television Association (IJTI)
December 31, 2024 - July 22, 2025
Key engagements with Ministry of Foreign Affairs, working closely with officials and media teams, providing in-depth analysis, covering foreign policy and diplomatic relations. Building strategic partnerships among media and institutions, advancing journalism expertise, developing professional capacity and mentoring aspiring journalists.
Journalist - International Desk / Assignment Editor at CNN Indonesia TV
July 31, 2023 - July 22, 2025
Covered high-level international conferences and events, produced exclusive interviews with prominent leaders, directed live reporting and daily news coverage, spearheaded in-depth research for a 30-minute special program overseeing all production phases, and facilitated coordination among News Gathering, News Production, and Business Operations divisions.
Digital Assistant at METRO TV
July 31, 2015 - July 22, 2025
Created and shared real-time content on Metro TV’s social media platforms during Eid-ul-Fitr, facilitating interaction and delivering latest road updates to travelers, enhancing audience connectivity and information flow.
Translator at Ministry of the States Secretariat of Indonesia
March 31, 2015 - July 22, 2025
Translated high-level presidential and diplomatic correspondence ensuring accuracy and formal tone. Conducted discourse analysis of soft diplomacy communications to support positive international relations.
Freelance Journalist / Presenter / Scriptwriter at Dubai Media City (DMC)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Provide journalism, scriptwriting, presenting, and voice-over services to diverse clients including media agencies, corporates, public sector organizations and broadcast networks. Responsible for event hosting, conferences & field coverage, assignment editing, and exclusive interviews with experts, leaders, innovators and academics.
Independent Journalist at Indonesian Journalists Television Association (IJTI)
December 1, 2024 - October 10, 2025
Engaged with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; worked closely with officials and media teams; provided in-depth analysis on foreign policy and diplomatic relations. Built strategic partnerships among media and institutions, advanced journalism expertise, mentored aspiring journalists.
Journalist - International Desk / Assignment Editor at CNN Indonesia
July 1, 2023 - October 10, 2025
Covered high-level conferences in Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Malaysia, and Egypt; delivered international event coverage and analyses of global issues. Produced exclusive interviews with international leaders; directed live reporting and daily coverage; led research for a 30-minute special program; served as Assignment Editor coordinating between News Gathering, News Production and Business Operations to streamline workflow.
Digital Assistant at METRO TV
July 1, 2015 - October 10, 2025
Created and shared real-time content (text, images, videos, HTML) on Metro TV’s Peta Mudik social media platforms; provided up-to-date information on road conditions during Eid; engaged with social media users, facilitating interaction and delivering the latest road updates to travelers.
Translator at Ministry of the States Secretariat of Indonesia
March 1, 2015 - October 10, 2025
Translated high-level presidential and diplomatic correspondence; conducted discourse analysis of soft diplomacy communications, highlighting nuances and fostering positive international relations.
Freelance Journalist / Presenter / Scriptwriter at Dubai Media City (DMC)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Journalist, scriptwriter, presenter and voice-over services for diverse clients; event hosting, conferences & field coverage, assignment editing and conducting exclusive interviews with experts, leaders, innovators and academics.
Independent Journalist at Indonesian Journalists Television Association (IJTI)
December 1, 2024 - October 10, 2025
Engaged with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, providing in-depth analysis, covering foreign policy and diplomatic relations; building strategic partnerships among media and institutions, advancing journalism expertise and mentoring aspiring journalists.
Journalist - International Desk / Assignment Editor at CNN Indonesia
July 1, 2023 - October 10, 2025
Covered high-level conferences in Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Malaysia, and Egypt; produced exclusive interviews with international leaders; directed live reporting and conducted in-depth research for a 30-minute special program; served as Assignment Editor coordinating across News Gathering, News Production, and Business Operations divisions.
Digital Assistant at METRO TV
July 1, 2015 - October 10, 2025
Created and shared real-time content (text, images, videos, HTML) on Metro TV’s Peta Mudik social media platforms; engaged with users, delivering road updates to travelers during Eid season.
Translator at Ministry of the States Secretariat of Indonesia
March 1, 2015 - October 10, 2025
Translated high-level presidential and diplomatic correspondence; conducted discourse analysis of soft diplomacy communications to foster positive international relations.
Freelance Journalist / Presenter / Scriptwriter at Dubai Media City (DMC)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Providing journalism, scriptwriting, presenting and voice-over services to diverse clients including media agencies, corporates, public sector organizations and broadcast networks. Event hosting, conferences and field coverage, assignment editing and exclusive interviews with experts, leaders, innovators and academics.
Independent Journalist at Indonesian Journalists Television Association (IJTI)
December 31, 2024 - October 13, 2025
Engaged with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, working with officials and media teams to provide in-depth analysis, covering foreign policy and diplomatic relations; built strategic partnerships with media and institutions and mentored aspiring journalists.
Journalist - International Desk / Assignment Editor at CNN Indonesia TV
July 1, 2023 - October 13, 2025
Covered high-level conferences across the Middle East and beyond, produced exclusive interviews with international leaders, directed live reporting and daily news coverage, and spearheaded an in-depth 30-minute special program; served as Assignment Editor coordinating across News Gathering, News Production and Business Operations.
Digital Assistant at METRO TV
July 1, 2015 - October 13, 2025
Created and shared real-time content (text, images, videos, HTML) on Metro TV’s Peta Mudik social media platforms, providing up-to-date road conditions and engaging with audiences during Eid al-Fitr.
Translator at Ministry of the States Secretariat of Indonesia
March 1, 2015 - October 13, 2025
Translated high-level presidential and diplomatic correspondence, ensuring accuracy and alignment with formal tone; conducted discourse analysis of soft diplomacy communications.
Freelance Journalist / Presenter / Scriptwriter at Dubai Media City (DMC)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Offering journalism, scriptwriting, presenting, and voice-over services to diverse clients including media agencies, corporates, public sector organizations and broadcast networks. Event hosting, conferences & field coverage, assignment editing and conducting exclusive interviews with experts, leaders, innovators and academics.
Independent Journalist at Indonesian Journalists Television Association (IJTI)
December 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025
Key engagements with Ministry of Foreign Affairs, work closely with officials, media teams, providing in-depth analysis, covering foreign policy and diplomatic relations. Building strategic partnerships among media and institutions, consistently advancing journalism expertise, developing professional capacity and mentoring aspiring journalist.
Journalist - International Desk / Assignment Editor at CNN Indonesia
July 1, 2023 - October 13, 2025
Assigned to cover high-level conferences in Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Malaysia, and Egypt, with responsibilities including international event coverage, and delivering comprehensive analyses of key global issues. Produced exclusive interviews with prominent international leaders, ensuring high editorial standards and impactful content. Directed live reporting and daily news coverage of national/international events. Spearheaded in-depth research for a 30-minute special program, overseeing every phase from pre-production to post-production. Served as Assignment Editor facilitating coordination among the News Gathering, News Production, and Business Operations divisions to streamline workflow.
Digital Assistant at METRO TV
July 1, 2015 - October 13, 2025
Created and shared real-time content (including text, images, videos, and HTML) on Metro TV’s Peta Mudik social media platforms, providing up-to-date information on road conditions during Eid-ul-Fitr season. Engaged with social media users facilitating interaction and delivering the latest road updates to travelers, enhancing audience connectivity and information flow.
Translator at Ministry of the State Secretariat of Indonesia
March 1, 2015 - October 13, 2025
Translated high-level presidential and diplomatic correspondence, ensuring accuracy and alignment with the formal tone and intent of the content. Conducted discourse analysis of soft diplomacy communications, highlighting nuances and fostering positive international relations.
Freelance Journalist / Presenter / Scriptwriter at Dubai Media City (DMC)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Offering journalism, scriptwriting, presenting, and voice-over services to diverse clients incl. media agencies, corporates, public sector organizations and broadcast networks. Event hosting, conferences & field coverage, assignment editing and conducting exclusive interviews with experts, leaders, innovators and academics.
Independent Journalist at Indonesian Journalists Television Association (IJTI)
December 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025
Key engagements with Ministry of Foreign Affairs, work closely with officials, media teams, providing in-depth analysis, covering foreign policy and diplomatic relations. Building strategic partnerships among media and institutions, consistently advancing journalism expertise, developing professional capacity and mentoring aspiring journalist.
Journalist - International Desk / Assignment Editor at CNN Indonesia
July 1, 2023 - October 13, 2025
Assigned to cover high-level conferences in Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Malaysia, and Egypt, with responsibilities including international event coverage, and delivering comprehensive analyses of key global issues. Produced exclusive interviews with prominent international leaders, ensuring high editorial standards and impactful content. Directed live reporting and daily news coverage of national/international events. Spearheaded in-depth research for a 30-minute special program, overseeing every phase from pre-production to post-production. Served as Assignment Editor facilitating coordination among the News Gathering, News Production, and Business Operations divisions to streamline workflow.
Digital Assistant at METRO TV
July 1, 2015 - October 13, 2025
Created and shared real-time content (including text, images, videos, and HTML) on Metro TV’s Peta Mudik social media platforms, providing up-to-date information on road conditions during Eid-ul-Fitr season. Engaged with social media users facilitating interaction and delivering the latest road updates to travelers, enhancing audience connectivity and information flow.
Translator at Ministry of the States Secretariat of Indonesia
March 1, 2015 - October 13, 2025
Translated high-level presidential and diplomatic correspondence, ensuring accuracy and alignment with the formal tone and intent of the content. Conducted discourse analysis of soft diplomacy communications, highlighting nuances and fostering positive international relations.

Education

Bachelor of Humanities at State Islamic University Syarif Hidayatullah, Jakarta
September 1, 2010 - May 31, 2014
Bachelor of Humanities - Arabic Language and Literature at State Islamic University Syarif Hidayatullah, Jakarta
September 1, 2010 - May 1, 2014
Bachelor of Humanities - Arabic Language and Literature at State Islamic University Syarif Hidayatullah, Jakarta
September 1, 2010 - May 1, 2014
Bachelor of Humanities - Arabic Language and Literature at State Islamic University Syarif Hidayatullah, Jakarta
September 1, 2010 - May 1, 2014
Bachelor of Humanities - Arabic Language and Literature at State Islamic University Syarif Hidayatullah, Jakarta
September 1, 2010 - May 1, 2014
Bachelor of Humanities - Arabic Language and Literature at State Islamic University Syarif Hidayatullah, Jakarta
September 1, 2010 - May 1, 2014

Qualifications

1st Place Winner, Heritage Minutes Short Video Contest
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
1st Place Winner, Heritage Minutes Short Video Contest 2021 (ICYF, Türkiye)
January 1, 2021 - October 10, 2025
1st Place Winner, Heritage Minutes Short Video Contest 2021 (ICYF, Türkiye)
January 1, 2021 - October 10, 2025
Heritage Minutes Short Video Contest – 1st Place (2021) ICYF Türkiye
January 1, 2021 - October 13, 2025
1st Place Winner, Heritage Minutes Short Video Contest 2021
January 1, 2021 - October 13, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Telecommunications, Education, Non-Profit Organization