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A lifelong storyteller, relentlessly curious and driven by a passion to break the mold, innovate and challenge the status quo. An uncanny ability to find a compelling story angle in any assignment or opportunity, big or small from covering the Hollywood red carpet interviewing the world’s biggest stars, to scouring the world’s biggest tradeshows as a reporter finding stories of innovation in the everyday and ordinary, to creating, writing and producing new shows and storytelling approaches, to exec producing original commissions and developing and producing content in the brand space. As a reporter, host and MC, Christian’s easy manner and empathetic nature allow him to build trust quickly with interviewees, from A level talent to CEOs and industry leaders, to those less comfortable in front of a crowd or camera. He has a rare ability to put people at ease and open them up, engaging in thoughtful conversation, drawing out insights through well researched questions.

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Nancy Hanzhang Shen is an award-winning Producer/Director/Editor with 8+ years of global experience in Film/TV/Video/Media productions and Social Media Marketing both in the US and Asia. Her past work has been seen in the PBS, HBO, FOX News & Business, China Central Television, and Academy Theater at Lighthouse International in New York. Nancy Hanzhang Shen grew up in Hang Zhou, China. She earned her BFA at Zhejiang University of Media and Communications in China and her MFA at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. She is a person with a keen interest in social issues such as unemployment, healthcare issues, migration, and human rights. Growing up in a diverse but unique culture has given her rich insights into dramatic changes taking place in the world. She has directed, produced, and shot a number of short films, which have played internationally in numerous festivals and exhibitions including Tribeca Film Festival in New York, the Short Shorts Film Festival in Japan, Filmoteca de Catalunya in Barcelona, Spain, and Shanghai International Film Festivals in China. Her graduate thesis film, “Why Am I Still Alive”, was the finalist of the Student Academy Award (the Oscars) and Love Your Shorts Film Festival, and won the Best of Show, Best Shorts Competition, and was nominated for Best Picture at the Short Shorts Film Festival. Summary ——————————————————————————————————— • 8+ years of experience in Film/TV/Media production. • Winner for Best Documentary Director/Producer - Why Am I Still Alive, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 39th Annual Student Academy Awards (the Oscars) New York Region http://www.whyamistillalive.com • Creative, highly-motivated Video Content Editor. • Directing and Producing 20+ commercials, promos, campaigns, viral videos, and web series on a tight schedule and multiple languages for international markets.

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Vienna Alexandria Maglio is a freelance, multimedia journalist and producer based in Jersey City, New Jersey who has worked on stories across the United States and internationally in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Her past work has focused on issues of social justice, human rights, gender, citizen journalism and the intersection of journalism and technology. She has worked on various programs within Al Jazeera English (AJE), including AJE's award winning new media program, The Stream and AJE's, 101 East, a weekly current affairs and documentary program focusing on Asia and the South Pacific. Most recently, Vienna collaborated with an all female crew of journalists, producers and photojournalists on Her America: 50 Women, 50 States, a groundbreaking digital road trip amplifying the voices of everyday women. She holds a Master's degree in International Relations from The New School for Public Engagement, where she concentrated on human rights and media. Previously, she has worked with the Brooklyn-based international human rights organization, WITNESS.

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My name is Tom Spota and I created Vidualiz to help businesses grow by targeting customers through a successful content strategy. I have over 10 years of experience shooting, producing and directing live and on-demand video content for FOX Sports and MLB.com (MLB Advanced Media.) Highlights of my work include live streaming and on-demand coverage of 10 World Series, 10 All-Star Games & The Midday Show with Casey Stern. Not only do I know how to produce great content, but I am experienced on the business side as well. I've earned my MBA in Media Management and Marketing from Fordham & spent 5 years at Shutterstock Inc. developing over 475 strategic partnerships to drive tens of millions of dollars in revenue. Interested in growing your business? Looking for that competitive edge? Please contact us for a free consultation and get started on a targeted video content strategy that will drive your ideal customers to your business and and convert those leads into revenue.

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Before starting CaveLight Films, Jordan wrote and produced numerous TV and documentary projects for Travel Channel, A&E Network, Discovery Channel and Animal Planet, as well as produced TV commercials abroad for brands that include Adidas, Samsung and Head & Shoulders. In 2008, he produced the feature length documentary, Where I Stand: The Hank Greenspun Story narrated by Academy Award winner Anthony Hopkins and directed by Emmy Award winner Scott Goldstein. Jordan has also produced multiple short documentaries for SgpMedia, which are on permanent exhibit in major museums including the Newseum in Washington, DC, The Simon Wiesenthal Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles and the Tolerance Center in New York City. He also occasionally does freelance video work for the New York Times and Wall Street Journal. Jordan earned his Masters from the University of California, Berkeley’s Graduate School of Journalism.

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Rachael is an award winning journalist and producer, based out of New York City, whose career has spanned over 10 years, with stories broadcast on multiple national and international networks, live newscasts, long format factual programming and documentaries. As an Australian who holds a Canadian Citizenship as well as a U.S. Green card, she has been fortunate enough to travel the world to cover a variety of social, economic and political content, whilst living abroad in various geopolitical climates. Rachael was granted the Rory Peck Scholarship to complete her Hostile Environment and First Aid Training, enabling her to travel deeper into disaster zones, military and political events with internationally recognized certification. Rachael has been highly recognized across the industry for her work, awarded the 59th Annual Southern California's Journalist Award for Best International Feature and Best Social Media Coverage by an Individual as well as the Clio Entertainment Grand Winning Entry for her work on ‘The Greatest Showman Live' - the world's first live commercial for a theatrical release. Rachael also owns her own production company Post Road Pictures, a full service production company specializing in the creation and delivery of unique film, television, digital, broadcast, commercial and branded content worldwide.

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As an independent filmmaker, I have developed, co-directed and produced a number of projects for Al Jazeera English, NBC Nightly News, NBC News, The Guardian, and others. As a producer most recently at NBC Nightly News, I regularly produced original reporting, appearing on both TV and online and distributed across all NBC News' social platforms. Some of my work included a profile of a Palestinian sprinter on a mission to compete at the Rio Olympic Games; documentary features on Hurricane Katrina survivors and their fight to repair their battered homes a decade later amidst rampant contractor fraud and a profile of a group of New York's cop watchers. Additionally, I spearheaded NBC News' series coverage of the standoff at the Oceti Sakowin Camp in Cannon Ball, North Dakota, over the controversial Dakota Access Pipeline - contributing dozens of written articles, video features, exclusive scoops and live on-the-ground dispatches. Previously, I worked as a featured contributor for The Guardian US where I covered City Hall in New York City. My most consequential piece there was a months-long investigation into abuses within the city's foster care system. In the piece, I exclusively revealed for The Guardian a watchdog report administered by the New York City Public Advocate's Office that the city's Administration for Children's Services (ACS) had for years abused its power in family courts, wrongly taken children into custody and inadequately assisted those it claimed to help. The article, in addition to a subsequent class-action lawsuit on behalf of the victims, led to Gov. Andrew Cuomo announcing four major reforms to ACS in November 2015. Prior to The Guardian, I worked as a general assignment reporter at Quartz, the Atlantic Media’s global business news site, where I covered everything from the rise of the pro-marijuana legalization movement in the US to a series of features on the covert U.S. drone program and the companies and individuals most closely associated with it. My first job in journalism was as an Associate Producer for a special investigative documentary project, “Marijuana Wars” on the social, legal and moral implications of the nation’s 40-year War on Drugs, both in the US and in Latin America, and the rise of the marijuana legalization movement in the United States for “People and Power,” a long form investigative current affairs program broadcast weekly on Al Jazeera English.

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Marianne was born in Caracas, Venezuela and moved to the sunny (and rainy) city of Miami when she was 13. Passionate about storytelling, Marianne studied filmmaking at Full Sail University and since then has worked in over a hundred productions. She started out as a camera operator and assistant for award-winning documentary films such as, the HBO Documentary "Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown," PBS Documentary "Half the Sky Movement," CNN's DocuSeries "Death Row Stories," and any more. After working with amazing Cinematographers and Directors, she decided to branch out on her own and open up a small production company where she works with small business owners to create compelling stories for their brands via video. Marianne currently works at Cafe Media, a digital media company with various online entities. She is a Video Producer and Editor for sites like www.vivala.com and www.revelist.com and brings all her experience from the past 7 years to create engaging visual content that represents Latinas and Millenials all over the world.

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HI, my name is Emily Harrold. I am a documentary filmmaker based in New York. I was born and raised in Orangeburg, South Carolina. My films have screened at such festivals as The Tribeca Film Festival, The Telluride Film Festival, and The Melbourne International Film Festival. Recently, my short documentary film "Reporting on The Times: The New York Times and The Holocaust" received a Student Directors Guild of America Award and was a Documentary Finalist in the 2012 Student Academy Awards. The film also received a Special Jury Mention from the Tribeca Film Festival in 2013. I have worked with companies such as BBC2, Gigantic Pictures, The Futuro Media Group, and Insignia Films. I am a graduate of New York University, where she earned honors majoring in Film Production and US History. I am interested in stories that challenge our perceptions and stereotypes. I am also interested in content that encourages audiences to re-evaluate our shared past and history.

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Jeff is a documentary filmmaker and journalist based in New York City. In recent years, he has collaborated on feature-length documentaries for HBO and PBS Frontline, and contributed reporting to the New York Times. Jeff learned to shoot and produce working alongside renowned documentarians Jon Alpert and Matthew O’Neill at DCTV, New York’s most honored community media center. In 2008, through a KWD Project for Peace Grant, Jeff received funds to equip a media lab on the Isthmus of Tehuantepec in Southern Mexico with video and audio equipment and train a small indigenous youth group to make short films. The youth group and their work is featured at the end of his award-winning undergraduate thesis film, which received the Betty and Harry S. Shapiro Endowed Award in Anthropology at Brandeis University and is distributed internationally by DER. Jeff’s work continues to be informed by a strong background in community media and non-fiction story-telling. He lives in Hamilton Heights with his wife, Laís and his son, Martin.

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Award-winning multi-platform producer and journalist based in New York. I produce compelling and impactful stories for traditional and digital media. Some of my most recent work includes Fox Digital Studio and All Rise Films co-productions, 'PHENOMS' and "ORDINARY GODS", featuring human stories of young soccer superstars around the globe leading up to the World Cup Russia 2018. I also co-produced, Fox Sports documentary 'NOSSA CHAPE' a powerful story about rebuilding the Brazilian soccer team 'Chapecoense' after a plane crashed and killed 71 people in 2016. Prior to that, I worked as NYC permanent correspondent for several prestigious Latin American media outlets, with excellent results reporting and producing (Radio and TV) on a daily basis, handling breaking news and supporting special coverages of relevant events such as The Presidential Elections, The Clinton Global Initiative, The United Nations General Assembly, The Toronto International Film Festival and The Academy Awards among others.

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I am a skilled Video and Audio Producer with experience in numerous genres and product durations; from TV breaking news stories to in-depth features to documentaries. I am also an accomplished video and audio editor. I am: • A trusted partner and project manager having built a successful production company forging a profitable relationship with top broadcasting companies. • A collaborative leader and mentor having worked with diverse teams of writers, producers and stage crews • An accomplished journalist and media professional with writing, production, reporting and editing experience in both the U.S. and South Africa having worked for industry leading global organizations, including Reuters and the BBC • An award-winning producer and editor having developed and launched an innovative 13-part literature series, the first of its kind in South Africa, capturing significant media press and earning an award for excellence in research • An independent and resourceful investigative journalist with a proven track record of uncovering thought provoking, controversial story angles for a variety of issues, including environmental, criminal injustice and corporate wrongdoing • A skilled writer and producer having created hundreds of short and long form features, video stories and documentaries throughout career

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Hi. I am an Emmy Award-winning writer/producer/director with over fifteen years' experience. I was a senior producer at ABC News, where I oversaw the network's slate of original digital video programming, where I was responsible for the content and creative direction of these series, as well as the development of new series. I also spent eleven years with Comedy Central, heading up the network's award-winning digital video initiatives and overseeing a team of writers, producers and editors. I've also produced mobile live-streaming video for the New York Post and Page Six. Additionally, and independently, I produced "Containment: Life After Three Mile Island," an hour-long documentary on the 1979 nuclear accident, and a mockumentary starring Ed Helms, "Zombie-American." I'm interested in a broad range of topics, including (but not limited to) history, travel, the environment, warfare, baseball, comedy, books and literature, and culture.

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I'm a filmmaker, journalist and television producer, with extensive experience working with top on-air talent and also on smaller independent productions. I cover science and medicine for the PBS NewsHour and WGBH/NOVA, often with correspondent Miles O'Brien, and run my own production company where I'm currently co-directing and producing a feature documentary film. Before launching my company, I was Supervising Producer for medical news at CNN, where I covered breaking news, ran the weekly program "Sanjay Gupta MD" and produced more than two dozen documentaries with Gupta and other CNN talent. Prior to that, I was a writer for World News Tonight with Peter Jennings and a writer-producer for Good Morning America. I'm also a journalist with a well-grounded understanding of public health, infectious disease, mental health, neuroscience, drug policy and other science and medical topics. You'll get the benefit of long experience with live television, digital media, long-form programming, field producing and investigative reporting. I've written print and multi-media features for a number of top publications. I aim to bring clarity to dense or controversial subjects, with an engaging style that makes complex ideas spring to life.

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Life long student, Broadcast Journalist, Former Associate Editor @City Lifestyle Magazine, Interned @the_hindu, Interned @timesofindia, Freelancer, Filmmaker, Foodie, Newsohlic; Tech-savy. I like to indulge in Smart Discussions (Sheldon's lingo for Debate). I cannot live without Technology and Nature. RESUME RAHIM CHAGANI New York, New York, 10011 | x | x | LinkedIn | EDUCATION The New School New York, NY Master of Arts (MA) in Media Studies and Certificate in Media Management (Dean’s list) Class of 2021 Columbia Journalism School New York, NY Master of Science (MS) in Journalism Class of 2018 Osmania University - St. Joseph’s Degree & P.G. College Hyderabad, India Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Mass Communication & Journalism – Valedictorian Class of 2014 RELEVANT COURSEWORK Strategic Social Media Marketing Urban and International Reporting, Health Reporting, Investigative Techniques Digital Video Production, Digital Dialogue, Interactive Design Robot as Media, Immersive Narratives in VR/AR, Transforming Data, Web Design TECHNICAL SKILLS Visual– Photography, Virtual & Augmented Reality, Drone Photography, Able to handle high-end cameras Video & Audio Editing - Apple’s Final Cut Pro, Pro Tools & Soundtrack Pro Adobe Suite - Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, After Effects, Audition, Lightroom, InDesign Programming Languages - Processing, HTML, SEO, WordPress, Sublime Text, QGIS Mapping, Kinect, Robert Processing Automation ADDITIONAL TRAINING Harvard University - Data Science: Visualization Boston University - Strategic Social Media Marketing Columbia University - Global Muckraking: Investigative Journalism & Global Media Associated Press (AP) - Certified in Newsroom Automation & Artificial Intelligence tools Focus Humanitarian Assistance - Certified in Community Emergency Response Team RELEVANT EXPERIENCE the.ismaili New York, NY Social Media Editor May 2020 – March 2021 Executed & finalized materials given by the content and graphics team Aga Khan Development Network New York, NY Copy Editor & Contributing Writer June 2017 - 2020 Assigned & edited stories for USA based website & magazine Reported several stories on profiles, immigration, events, music, theatre & business The website has a readership of over a quarter-million TED Talks New York, NY Web Producer & Multimedia Journalist February – July 2016 Interviewed prominent speakers & managed social media City Lifestyle Magazine Hyderabad, India Associate Editor April – August 2014 Edited magazine & reported several stories on Indian National Election. Wrote a cover story on the Indian National Election. Interviewed prominent personalities & wrote feature stories The Hindu Hyderabad, India Editorial Intern Spring 2013 Reported stories on education, youth participation in national elections & the impact of technology The Times of India Hyderabad, India Editorial Intern Summer 2013 Reported front-page stories on politics, city news, marketplace, technology, profile Osmania University - St. Joseph’s Degree & P.G. College Hyderabad, India Editor, College Newspaper June 2011 – 2014 Assigned stories, wrote editorial content & critical stories on on-campus issues from its inception Finalized the content of the newspaper, managed social media, networked with influential personalities PERSONAL PROJECTS Ghostwriter, Production/Book (work-in-progress), Documentary Filmmaker Present Our Town NY, Voices of New York, Gotham Gazette, Mott Haven Herald, www.adaptny.org Contributed investigative, political & feature stories. Photo Assignments 2018-2019 HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS Aga Khan Development Network – National Echelon Award for Excellent Achievement Associated of Health Care Journalists – 2018 Academic Fellowship Society of Professional Journalists – National Student Rep & Board of Directors Member Kala Ghoda National Film Festival, India - Two of my films were nominated Produced over 20 short news stories and films/documentaries VOLUNTEERING EXPERIENCE Aga Khan Development Network, New York, NY COVID Disaster Management Team June 2020 – April 2021 Community Service 1999 - Present NewFest Film Festival New York, NY Volunteer Coordinator November 2019 “A small drop can whirl the ocean.”– Rahim Chagani. "He has an enthusiasm and breadth of a 6 pm general media reporter - and the taste for depth of a PBS news hour commentator" - Per Larson, Writer "Rahim is a very dedicated, diligent & brilliant learner." - Dr. Deepika Gardner

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I’m the lead DP at Boston's best equipped & easiest to work with production team. Pulse Media can supply great DPs, full camera crews, live multi-camera production & streaming, or any other production support services. We offer great camera packages, using the Sony Fx9, the Canon 17-120 Cine-Zoom & a great set of fast primes, or the Sony PXW-Z450 full size 4K ENG camera. Our crews can be equipped with slider, teleprompter, or 4K Drone & licensed Pilot. And we always have a current Carnet, so we’re ready to travel internationally. Our Watertown office has a 30x30 green screen or interview studio. For live production, we also have a live shot studio with tape/disc/card playout capability. Connectivity is through LTN, LiveU, MPEG IP via SRT, or Satellite uplink. For remote broadcasting & webcasts, we own two LiveU-600 backpacks and one LU-800 4-channel unit. Please check out our latest demos at www.pulse-media.com https://vimeo.com/160388003 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eB8fRWxtAY8

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Marlaina Schiavo is a Producer, Writer, and Humorist whose 25-year career has run the gamut of news and entertainment. Her career began at CNN, which became her professional home collectively 10 years, with 2-yr stints at Fox News and Court TV wedged in the middle.  At CNN/HLN, Marlaina spent several years working under the deadline of a daily live show as well as in front of the camera, delivering live on-air reporting for breaking news stories. After leaving the network in 2012,  Marlaina pivoted to being a freelance producer and writer for CBS News, ABC News Radio, and Al Gore's Climate Reality Project: "24 Hours of Reality."  In 2016, Marlaina joined Us Weekly, producing daily live digital content and providing on-air commentary/interviews. 2019-2022, Marlaina worked on various streaming and digital media projects at Red Seat Ventures until becoming former Governor Andrew Cuomo's podcast producer for the past year. Marlaina is also a regular contributor at 77 WABC Radio.

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As a Senior Foreign Correspondent, I have more than 10 years of experience in journalism covering international affairs, politics, immigration, and economics in intense deadline-driven environments in the field and newsroom. One of my significant achievements in this field was being recognized as an individual of extraordinary ability by the U.S., resulting in the prestigious 'Einstein Visa'. My mission is to deliver accurate, timely, and insightful news and analysis to global audiences. I have covered U.S. political and social news in both English and Turkish, produced and authored news coverage out of the United Nations New York headquarters, and pitched news and feature stories, including analyses. I have also interviewed heads of state, government, foreign ministers, and senior UN officials, and traveled extensively to cover major international meetings and summits. I have strong editorial, new media, and journalism skills, and excellent communication and teamwork skills with a large network of diverse contacts.

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Aunshuman Apte New York, NY Email: x Tel: x MEDIA PRODUCER & BROADCAST JOURNALIST Media professional with more than 18 years of experience as TV News producer and Broadcast Journalist. Individually led several TV News and Multimedia productions for an International News outlet in Washington DC. As a member of the Washington Bureau, covered domestic and international current affairs. Recent work includes conceptualizing and coordinating social media strategies. Core strengths are, creativity and an astute aesthetic sense for TV and New Media programming. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Freelance TV News Reporter-Producer, New York, NY, Voice Of America (VOA) (August 2017 - Present) As a Reporter-Video Producer, producing current events based video reports from the New York City area for VOA’s South and Central Asia division. Key coverages include- Russian Invasion of Ukraine and its impact Afghan Refugees in New York and New Haven and their concerns Situation in Afghanistan and its impact over Afghan Hindus and Sikhs in New York Impact of COVID 19 on Immigrants and their businesses Black Lives Matter Movement and Police Reforms COVID-19 and Its impact on New York's Immigrant Communities United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Tribeca Film Festival New York COMIC CON Key Accomplishments: Produced original short documentary “Storm Damage: Rafael’s Nightmare” for VOA. My Documentary pitch was one of the winners of VOA Pitch Contest 2021. The competition was organized by VOA Director's office. It invited short documentary pitches from all domestic and international reporters, stringers and other personnel from over 40 Language services, divisions and sections. The documentary is available on VOA’s website and VOA+ OTT Platform. Independent Producer/Video Journalist, New York, NY (July 2014 - August 2017) Worked as an Independent TV Producer/Video Journalist in New York City. The clients included VOA and Arise TV. Verizon Fios 1 News, NY Produced daytime News bulletins for the Long Island region for Verizon Fios 1 News. The tasks included editorial selection, writing and line production of the live to tape News bulletins throughout the day. The bulletins aired at 12.00PM, 1.00 PM, 2.00PM, 3.00PM, 3.30PM and 4.00PM. Arise News, New York City, NY Produced News packages, VO SOTS, and other video elements for the News show: Arise News Now (ANN). ANN covered and presented top US and international News to its viewers, and aired at 7.00 PM, 9.00 PM and 10.00 PM everyday on Arise TV. Voice Of America (VOA), New York City, NY Covered the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session in New York for the Afghan service of VOA. The coverage focused on Afghan delegation’s UNGA activities. Produced Vox-Pops, original reports and live shots. Voice Of America (VOA), Washington, DC (August 2005-July 2014) The official external radio and television broadcasting service of the United States federal government. It broadcasts more than 1,000 hours of news, information, educational and cultural programs every week in over 38 languages. It has a professional staff of more than 1,100 personnel that provides services to over 115 million people worldwide. TV Producer/Video Journalist, (VOA) Afghanistan Service (March 2010–July 2014) Produced News programming and features in English for TV Ashna, VOA’s live newscast which airs in Afghanistan six days a week in Dari and Pashto languages. As a Video Journalist and TV producer, pitched original story ideas, wrote, filmed, edited and produced English News reports. Productions included daily News packages, Features, Sit-Down Guest Interviews as well as live shots from outdoor locations. Top News coverage includes: The first democratic presidential election process in Afghanistan (2014), US State Department’s New Silk Road Vision for South and Central Asia, evolving US strategy in Afghanistan, US military’s cultural training for soldiers, Developments and risks in the reconciliation process with the Taliban, Women’s rights and judicial reforms, Civil society and Afghan elections, Post-2014 security issues, Readiness of the Afghan security forces, and Security implications for South Asia. Led the launch of social media based audience engagement initiative that invited Eid Greetings from viewers. These audio and video greetings were aired during TV Ashna’s Eid Special programming. The initiative created a strong audience response and helped cross promote Afghanistan service’s TV and Social media programs. Pitched and developed creative ways of utilizing user-generated content acquired through social media for daily News programming. As a senior member of the team, mentored colleagues and interns on various production and editorial elements of News gathering. Booked high profile American and International guests on deadline, for the daily News show that airs in Afghanistan. The guests were from a wide variety of fields: from Foreign Policy to Business, including Arts and Culture. Conducted research on their expertise and formulated questions for the studio interviews. Conceptualized and produced TV Promos for VOA’s Afghanistan service, South Asia Division, and for Deewa Radio which broadcasts to the border regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan. Key Accomplishments: 1) Successful intercultural communication: Delivered compelling media content to culturally diverse audience in Afghanistan and elsewhere while accomplishing agency’s goals. 2) Was assigned by the VOA Afghan service to cover the United Nations General Assembly consecutively in 2012, 2013 and 2014. TV Producer/Reporter/Anchor/Shift Editor/Radio Producer (VOA) India Service (Aug 2005-March 2010) Produced News reports and features for television and radio, and co-hosted the TV newscast that aired 5 days a week in India. Total Hindi programming reached over 25 million viewers on Indian affiliate networks Zee News, Aaj Tak, and Headlines Today. Produced and hosted the TV News show “America Live” which aired on Zee TV, VOA’s former affiliate in India. As a part of the team reported live on the Election Night, and covered Presidential Inauguration as well as Democratic and Republican conventions during 2008-2009 US presidential election cycle. Reported for and produced daily radio newscast and call-in shows for VOA Hindi Radio which aired in India. Covered and reported on issues and events pertaining to the South Asian diaspora (From India, Pakistan, Bangladesh) in the United States. Top News coverage included President Obama’s historic win, US economic downturn, and 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks. Continuous reporting on the war on terrorism, US-India relations, India-Pakistan relations, Indian diaspora in the US, as well as Cultural features. Conducted numerous interviews with the US and Indian Government officials. Key Accomplishments: Through extensive coverage of Socio-Economic, Cultural and Political issues, facilitated a better understanding of US-India relations as well as life in the United States among the Indian audience. Production Coordinator at Ad-Dict Advertising Agency, Mumbai, India (Aug 1998-Jan 2002) Coordinated production of Commercials, TV ‘soaps’ and Corporate videos for this full service television production house. Responsibilities included location scouting, shoot logistics, talent search, and supervising the editing and digital mastering processes. Clients included Proctor & Gamble, the Tata group of companies, and other national and state level entities. Also, acted in several TV serials and other stage productions. EDUCATION Masters in Mass Communication and Media Arts (2005) Southern Illinois University Carbondale, IL: Professional Media Practices Concentration. Masters in Political Science (2000) University of Mumbai, India: Global Order Studies Major Bachelor of Economics (1998) University of Mumbai, India. Courses in Digital Media Management (2012-2013) Georgetown University. ACADEMIC RECOGNITION Produced documentary “In Quest of the Spectacular” as final thesis. The film focuses on young actors trying to reach fame and fortune in Bollywood. The film was shot in India and was selected for screening at film festivals in Washington DC, New York and Los Angeles. Paper presentation on ‘Digital Conversion of the Local TV Stations’ at a symposium organized by the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. The paper qualitatively analyzed digital conversion processes for the public (PBS affiliated) and private (ABC Affiliated) TV stations in the Southern Illinois region. Served as a Researcher for the documentary ‘Hidden Kerala’ which aired on PBS. PROFICIENCIES Newsroom Computer Systems/Editorial Management: ENPS, iNews Social Media Platforms: Facebook, Twitter, Social Mention, Klout, Pinterest, Google+, Google Statistics, WordPress Blogs, YouTube. Editing Applications: Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premier, Dalet Plus, Dalet 5.1, Avid Xpress Pro, Vegas, Pro Tools and Motion Cameras: Canon DSLRs, Panasonic P2 HD, Sony HDV, Sony DSR-570, DSR-250, DSR PD-150;DSR PD-170; Canon XL-1, Sony HDW-F900 Languages: Bi-lingual (spoken and written) in English, Hindi, and Marathi; Spoken Urdu; Beginner Russian

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I am a Bulgaria-born, Chicago-bred, Brooklyn-based photojournalist, editor and writer, driven by a passion for creative visuals, science, technology, climate change, the economic and political state of the world, art, architecture, anthropology, the beauty of the written word, and the true sense of equality. I aim to create and curate visuals with style and meaning — whether in a historic context or just beyond the surface of mundanity. What's more, as an immigrant to U.S. shores, I very much care to bridge humans’ understanding of one another — and most of all, connect the work I do as a woman in a male-dominated industry behind the camera, to how women manage in the world in front of it. My current and past clients, both across the States and the world, have included National Geographic, The Washington Post, The New York Times, Getty Images, Reuters, NPR, The Wall Street Journal, The New Yorker, The Chronicle of Higher Education, THE CITY, Bloomberg, Yahoo News, AFP, Rolling Stone, Nature, Discover, New York magazine, Sports Illustrated, Newsweek, TIME, USA Today and the Chicago Tribune, among others. I have received awards from PDN’s Photo Annual, NPPA, American Photography and TED's Visualizing Climate Change contests; grants to further my projects from the National Geographic Society, the Pulitzer Center, the International Women's Media Foundation, Getty Images + Panasonic Lumix and Leica Camera; and have exhibited my work via Photoville, Leica Camera, the International Center of Photography and Bulgaria's National Gallery of Art. I have also taught journalism and photography courses and led workshops through the Pulitzer Center, Brooklyn Public Library, NYU, The School of The New York Times/Fordham University, and Leica Camera USA. No matter the time zone or topic, you could find me at x or +1.x.

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