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Hi, I’m Wakil Ehsass, a dedicated video journalist with over a decade of experience reporting on politics, social issues, and health across Afghanistan, the UAE, and beyond. I’ve contributed to VOA, PNN, DW, and Farsi1, handling video editing, reporting, and social media projects during elections and major news cycles.
I excel in turning complex stories into compelling video features, coordinating with international teams, and delivering polished content for TV and digital platforms. I’m fluent in English, Pashto, Dari, and Persian, and I’m passionate about accurate, engaging storytelling.
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Expert
Expert
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Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
English
Advanced
Pashto, Pushto
Advanced
Persian
Advanced
Work Experience
Video Journalist at Voice of America (Bu Ali Sina Health Program)
February 1, 2023 - PresentWorking as a Video Editor and Video Journalist for the Bu Ali Sina Health Program at Voice of America starting February 2023, creating and editing video content.
Video Editor and Video Journalist at Voice of America (Ashna TV) Dari Service Kabul & Dubai
December 31, 2018 - August 27, 2025Produced video editing for various TV channels such as DW TV, VOA TV, Farsi1 TV, Gem TV, and PNN (Iran VOA). Led social media projects including the election campaign in Afghanistan, managing content creation and dissemination for political and social matters.
Editor at Farsi1 TV, Broadcast Telecom Authority Dubai
June 30, 2012 - August 27, 2025Prepared and edited reports focusing on economic and political activities. Ensured timely and accurate coverage of key events during tenure.
Video Journalist at PNN News Desk, Voice of America TV Dubai & Kabul
September 30, 2012 - August 27, 2025Produced daily news features for radio and TV in collaboration with German journalists, providing timely and relevant news coverage for Afghan audiences.
Producer & Reporter at DW Television Kabul
December 31, 2005 - August 27, 2025Reported daily current affairs news across Kabul and provinces, producing news features and coordinating with journalists to ensure comprehensive coverage.
Video Journalist at Voice of America (Ashna TV) Dari Service
March 1, 2025 - PresentVideo editing for different TV channels including DW TV, VOA TV, Farsi1 TV, Gem TV, PNN (Iran VOA). Leading social media projects for different entities including the recent election campaign in Afghanistan.
Video Journalist at Voice of America (Ashna TV) Dari Service
February 1, 2023 - February 1, 2025Video editing and reporting for daily news; Kabul, Afghanistan & Dubai, UAE.
Video Journalist at PNN News Desk, Voice of America TV
July 1, 2010 - September 1, 2012Produced video features for radio and TV on a daily basis, working in coordination with German journalists.
Producer, Reporter, Video Editor, Cameraman Editor at Farsi1 TV, Broadcast Telecom Authority
August 1, 2011 - June 1, 2012Prepared and edited reports on economic and political activities.
Producer & Reporter at DW Television
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005Reporting on daily basis current affairs news in Kabul and other provinces of Afghanistan. Producing News Features and coordinating with newly appointed journalists.
Education
Bachelor’s in Media at Faculty of Journalism Kabul University
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005High School Diploma at Enqalab High School Herat
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1999Bachelor's in Media at Kabul University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005High School Diploma at Enqalab High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1999Qualifications
Recognition Award for Investigative Journalism on Qatar Migration Abuses
March 1, 2013 - August 27, 2025Recognition Award for Investigative Journalism on Turkey Migration Abuses
June 1, 2013 - August 27, 2025Recognition Award for Investigative Journalism on Foreign Afghan Student Affairs
December 1, 2014 - August 27, 2025Recognition Award for Investigative Journalism on Political Corruption
March 1, 2006 - August 27, 2025Certificate in Windows, Word, Excel, Internet, AINA
April 1, 2003 - August 27, 2025Materials Handling
September 1, 2015 - December 12, 2025HD cameras and using FCP Editing Software
February 1, 2010 - December 12, 2025Training on Radio Journalism and Technical Skills
May 1, 2008 - December 12, 2025Drug Eradication Workshop
May 1, 2007 - December 12, 2025Workshop on Advanced Skills of Journalism
March 1, 2007 - December 12, 2025Video Training for Afghan Journalists
October 1, 2006 - December 12, 2025Training in Hostile Situation
June 1, 2006 - December 12, 2025Seminar on Media and Parliament
March 1, 2006 - December 12, 2025Course on Youth, Gender and Universities
December 1, 2004 - December 12, 2025Course on International Standards of Journalism
March 1, 2004 - December 12, 2025Course on Journalism and Human Rights
July 1, 2003 - December 12, 2025Certificate in Windows, Word, Excel, Internet, AINA
April 1, 2003 - December 12, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Government, Healthcare, Professional Services, Education
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