A designer turned journalist. Worked as News Editor for Kashmir based digital/print media venture, visiting faculty at leading Design Institute. Worked as a producer, film maker for London based production house, Freelance Producer with Al Jazeera Media Network. I make social media/communication strategies, write news/feature articles, make photographs and documentary films and manage social media. Published as a freelancer in online publications like HuffPost & FirstPost. Professional skills in studio, industrial and event photography. Proficiency in developing original and eye-catching artworks that meet the desired result, help me in creating narratives and telling stories. Passionate about travelling, writing and artistic expression. Trained and worked as a Graphic Designer before changing my stream to Journalism. • Multi-lingual news journalist with over 9 years’ experience in online news and film-making. • Founded and led a digital newsroom publishing over 1500 multimedia and feature articles. • Guided multiple news crew through conflict coverage in hostile environment. • Developing designing skills in packages like Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects.• Skilful in social media strategies, analytics and interaction on the web.• Excellent communication skills and convincing abilities.
Listed skills include Social Media, Video Production, Illustrator, Graphic Design, and 26 others.