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objective

productive team player eager to contribute, journalism knowledge, international broadcasting, technical expertise and outstanding communicative skills in a challenging broadcast news/media journalism assignment.

 

career profile

ø  current assignment as interviewer/news writer, voice of america.

ø  outstanding writing and copywriting skills.

ø  solid experience in all phases of news service operations.

ø  long-term international news background.

ø  english/persian linguist.

ø  have served as writer/interviewer for multiple iranian newspapers/magazines.

ø  experience as newspaper editor and publisher.

ø  in-depth knowledge of iranian politics and culture.

ø  demonstrated competence in conducting insightful interviews of newsmakers.

ø  adept in use of advanced software applications.

ø  strong detail orientation and skill in meeting stringent deadlines.

ø  excellent capacity in prioritization, problem solving and effectiveness in fast-paced environments.

ø  superior communications abilities.

ø  well-organized multi-tasker with exceptional interpersonal skills.

 

professional experience

voice of america                                                                                                        2007 c present interviewer/news writer  

       recruited to perform interviewing and news writing with strong emphasis on economic developments.

       utilize extensive interviewing background to set-up/conduct in-depth interviews with newsmakers.

       facilitate broadcast of stories through voice of america network.

       develop and complete highly detailed stories concerning world economic trends and events.

 

varagh pareh newspaper                                                                                               2000 c 2007

publisher/editor

       oversaw and managed all operations for this los angeles local news outlet.

       provided particular emphasis on iranian community news and developments.

       played key role in increasing advertising and subscription revenues.

       established and maintained all editorial policies.

       achieved highly positive image and reputation in iranian community.

 

earlier background

prior to emigration to the united states, served several iranian newspapers/magazines and radio tehran as editor, writer and interviewer.  in these assignments, built solid journalism, news gathering and editorial content skill sets. became well qualified for coverage of political/governmental news stories.