Ahmad S.
Toronto, ON, Canada
$200 - $10000
13 reviewsA journalist, reporter, and news manager focused on creating awareness and open thinking through investigative journalism. Forced to flee Afghanistan because of the Taliban and resettle in Canada. Extensive skills and knowledge in leadership, researching, writing, and video production. Samples of work can be found here. x EXPERIENCE VOICE OF AMERICA, Washington, USA │February 2022 - present A United States state-owned international broadcaster. Producing digital, TV, and radio content in 48 languages which it distributes to affiliate stations around the globe. Investigative Reporter Researched, investigated, and wrote stories regarding news and current affairs. Focused special investigations on drug cultivation and trafficking in South Asia which are yet unaired due to the implications of the content's release ARIANA NEWS NETWORK, Kabul, Afghanistan │2014 - 2021 One of the leading television channels in Afghanistan with terrestrial coverage in 33 of 34 provinces in the country. News Manager, 2017 – 2021 Managed the planning and production of the daily TV news Led and continually developed a team of 120 news staff Fostered the development story ideas, tracking of issues and events, Selected reporter coverage, scheduled stories for publication Managed a budget of US$1.2M Senior Reporter, 2014 – 2017 Investigated and gathered information on news events at the scene and by interviewing witnesses, experts, sources and officials Obtained statements and imagery on video Edited recorded information into a finished news report Developed a network of sources who provide tips and early access to information Extensively covered the war in Afghanistan including in the Kandahar, Helmand, and Jalal Abad provinces Produced acclaimed documentaries on Haqany’s Attacks on Kabul and the open sales of narcotics Ahmad Farshad Saleh │2 FANOOS INSTITUTE OF HIGHER EDUCATION, Kabul, Afghanistan │2017 – 2020 A coeducational Afghan higher education institution that is officially recognized by Afghanistan’s Ministry of Higher Education Lecturer Developed curriculum and taught courses in Report Writing and Investigative Reporting. GHAZNAWYAN TV, Ghazni, Afghanistan│2012 – 2014 A local media and news company located in Ghazni, Afghanistan Program Director Scheduled program material Determined what entertainment programs, news broadcasts, and other program material were offered to the public. AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS Journalist of the Year, NAI – Supporting Open Journalism in Afghanistan, 2015 Profiled in Iran Wire – September 2021 EDUCATION Completing Masters Degree in International Relations, Afghanistan University - 2017-2019 Bachelor’s in International Relations, Avni Sena University - 2012- 2015
- Video Editor - News
- Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
- TV News Producer
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
- Reporter / Journalist
- Translator
- Video Editor - Documentary
- Executive Producer
- Senior Producer / Project Manager