Ahmad S.
Toronto, ON, Canada
$200 - $10000
9 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.
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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