Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Publications
Professionaldevelopmentaffiliations
Additionalworkexperience
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Abdul Wahab Siddiqi

Lorton,VA

Summary

I am a bilingual journalist with over a decade of experience in Afghanistan's and the US media landscape, having worked at a National TV channel and currently serving as Chief Editor at Afghanistan Women's News Agency. I am committed to upholding journalistic excellence and am known for delivering accurate and impactful stories in challenging environments. My editorial leadership emphasizes integrity and innovation in media practices. Alongside my journalism career, I have a solid academic background, including experience as an instructor at Herat University's School of Journalism and Mass Communications.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Editor

Afghanistan Women's News Agency
01.2020 - Current
  • Lead Women-Centric Content Creation: Direct reporters in producing content relevant to Afghan women
  • Local Relationship Building: Cultivate ties with local sources and outlets for accurate representation
  • Culturally Sensitive Editing: Edit with cultural awareness to authentically portray Afghan women's experiences
  • Set Editorial Standards: Collaborate with reporters to establish standards tailored to Afghan women's needs.

Journalism Instructor

Elizabeth seton High school
01.2022 - Current
  • Teaching news and report writing, preparing interviews, report filming, editing TV reports using Adobe Premier, using studio accessories, and news anchoring
  • Digital photography: Teaching DLSR camera, composition, exposure, and Adobe Lightroom for photo editing.

News anchor

ASR TV
01.2009 - 01.2014
  • Hosted nightly news service, delivering the day's top stories to viewers in a clear, engaging, and professional manner
  • Assisted the newsroom in writing news, collaborating with journalists and editors to create accurate, compelling, and timely news stories
  • Invited guests to news programs, identifying and contacting experts, officials, and other relevant individuals to provide insights and perspectives on current events
  • Hosted political talk shows, moderating discussions, asking probing questions, and ensuring a balanced representation of viewpoints on various political issues.

Researcher

Internews
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Literature searches and writing, data management, recruiting participants, obtaining consent, maintaining files, scheduling, conducting interviews, data analysis, generating correspondence, reports, and visualizing.

Journalism Assistant Professor

Herat University
01.2014 - 01.2021
  • Effectively Taught: Mass Communication Courses for undergraduate students: TV Reporting, News, Feature Writing, Research Methodology, Communication theories
  • Supervised Final Year Students' Projects
  • Served as a Member of the curriculum review committees, quality assurance, scientific journal, and faculty scientific council.

Deputy Executive Manager

Afghanistan Institute of Research and Media Studie
04.2016 - 03.2020

· Communicated AIRMS goals and operational plans to all levels of the organization and the donors

· Assisted the executive director with strategic planning and coordination of the AIRMS programs, projects, and policy positions

· Managed the AIRMS in the absence of the executivedirector

· Worked to secure financial support for the NGO, wrote grant proposals, ran pay-for-service programs, and organized fundraisers

Radio Reporter

Sadaya-e-Jawan
03.2008 - 08.2011
  • conducting interviews, researching and developing news stories, delivering accurate and engaging on-air broadcasts, and collaborating with the editorial team to ensure comprehensive news coverage.

Education

Master of Arts (MA) - Journalism and Communication

Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Shanghai
01.2021

Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Mass Communications

Herat University
Herat
01.2011

Skills

  • Journalistic Skills: Extensive experience in investigative journalism, news writing, and feature writing in challenging environments
  • Documentary Making: Skilled in conceptualizing, scripting, and producing documentaries that engage and inform audiences
  • Photo/Video-Journalism: Proficient in using cameras and video equipment to capture compelling visual stories
  • Editorial Leadership: Strong background in guiding editorial teams and upholding journalistic integrity
  • Research: Experienced in research design, literature review, data collection, and analysis in media and communication studies
  • Software Proficiency: Expertise in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere, Audition), SPSS, and online survey tools
  • Social Media Management: Effective use of social media for journalistic purposes, including audience engagement and content dissemination
  • Photography: Skilled in photography techniques to enhance journalistic storytelling
  • Translation: Fluent in English, Persian, and Pashto, facilitating effective communication across diverse linguistic communities

Publications

  • Media Asia, 2022, https://doi.org/10.1080/01296612.2022.2122284
  • Media Asia, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1080/01296612.2023.2299106
  • News Line Magazine, 2023, https://newlinesmag.com/spotlight/the-secret-musicians-of-afghanistan/

Professionaldevelopmentaffiliations

  • Scientific Article Reviewer, MEDCOM 2022 Scientific Conference, 2022
  • Afghanistan Representative, TIIKA 2022 Scientific Conference, 2021

Additionalworkexperience

  • Produced and directed documentaries on Washington D.C. memorials for Wesal TV 2024.
  • Volunteer Translator, 2021-01-01, 2022-01-01, Samaritan's Purse, Albania, Facilitating translation services between Persian and Pashto for physicians and patients at Shingjin Medical Clinic into English.
  • Volunteer Research Instructor, 2022-01-01, 2022-01-01, American Council, Albania, Teaching 30 hours of quantitative research and researching "Perceived social support of Afghan refugees in Albania."

Timeline

Journalism Instructor

Elizabeth seton High school
01.2022 - Current

Researcher

Internews
01.2021 - 01.2022

Chief Editor

Afghanistan Women's News Agency
01.2020 - Current

Deputy Executive Manager

Afghanistan Institute of Research and Media Studie
04.2016 - 03.2020

Journalism Assistant Professor

Herat University
01.2014 - 01.2021

News anchor

ASR TV
01.2009 - 01.2014

Radio Reporter

Sadaya-e-Jawan
03.2008 - 08.2011

Master of Arts (MA) - Journalism and Communication

Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Mass Communications

Herat University
Abdul Wahab Siddiqi