Nigar Jafarova
BBC
Arlington,VA
3
Languages
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Presenter
8 MonthsMultimedia Journalist
2 Years- Produced multimedia content for digital platforms, enhancing audience engagement and information dissemination.
- Conducted in-depth interviews with experts, ensuring accuracy and depth in reporting.
- Edited video segments for clarity and coherence, improving overall production quality.
- Mentored junior journalists on best practices in storytelling and multimedia production techniques.
- Selected material to develop interesting and professional presentations for different formats.
- Broadcasted and blind read copy for advertisements and breaking news developments.
- Covered special events and breaking news with eye for detail and tenacious pursuit of important information.
- Edited, proofread and fact-checked content for accuracy.
- Researched and analyzed newsworthy events, trends and issues.
- Fact-checked breaking news headlines by performing background research.
- Coordinated with photographers, videographers and graphic designers to supplement stories with multimedia content.
- Fact-checked videos and articles before publishing.
- Took photos and videos for publication.
Fact checker
5 Years 3 Months- Produce video materials that checked the statements of public figures.
- Analytical research
- Broadcasting weekly review
- Completed research and checked facts to maintain high journalistic integrity standards
- Drafted accurate, engaging and fact-checked stories
Multimedia Journalist (internship)
1 MonthMultimedia Journalist, reporter
10 Months- Asked questions and discovered facts during interviews.
- Produced and edited daily news and entertainment reports.
- Collaborated with media executives to create interesting story lines.
- Edited videos and film compilations before publication.
- Interviewed sources, contacts and leads to gather information for stories.
Video editing in the film team
1 Month- Video editing in the film team (Current Time, RFE/RL office)
Education
Nigar Jafarova - Filmmaking
Spanish Interpreter
Skills
Script Writing
Video Shooting
Video Editing
Video Storytelling
Journalistic Reporting
News Reporting
Story Editing
Background Research
Microsoft Office
Fact Checking
Languages
Spanish
English
Russian
Courses
- Training course for young journalists within "Democracy School", Institute for Democratic Initiatives, 2017
- Excellent grade in 3 month long term training course for young journalists within "Democracy School", Institute for Democratic Initiatives, from December 2016 to March 2017.
- International Caption Video School, Prague Civil Society
- Verification of fake content in media, Konrad Adenauer Stiftung
- GIPA, for completion of the course misinformation, disinformation and verification 18 May-24 July
Timeline
Presenter
BBC
12.2025 - CurrentRead More
Multimedia Journalist
Voice of America
08.2022 - 08.2024Read More
Multimedia Journalist (internship)
Chaikhana Media
07.2022 - 08.2022Read More
Multimedia Journalist, reporter
Meydan TV
10.2020 - 08.2021Read More
Video editing in the film team
Current Time
02.2020 - 03.2020Read More
Fact checker
Fakt Yoxla
02.2019 - 05.2024Read More
New York Film Academy (NYFA)
Nigar Jafarova from Filmmaking
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Azerbaijan University of Languages
Spanish Interpreter
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