Tariq Khan
New York,NY
Summary
Accomplished media professional with extensive track record at Fox News, NBC News and CBS News showcasing excellent editorial judgment, strong news management skills and exceptional team collaboration. Expert in national and international news plus writing, reporting and research for enhanced, accurate and enterprising news coverage . Renowned for strong communication, conflict resolution abilities and positive attitude, consistently improving workplace productivity and morale. Rare encyclopedic knowledge of Academy Awards history with significant experience as writer, public speaker and television commentator on the subject.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Contributor
Gold Derby
01.2011 - Current
- Write in-depth articles about film awards, including the Oscars, Golden Globes, SAG Awards and BAFTAs.
- Contribute additional material on a wide variety of topics, including Primetime Emmys, Daytime Emmys, Tony Awards and Grammys.
- View 7-10 new films per week to stay informed about major studio releases, acclaimed arthouse films, groundbreaking documentaries and international films.
- Regularly screen classic Oscar-winning and Oscar-nominated motion pictures to maintain detailed knowledge of film awards history.
- Attend film premieres, screenings, luncheons and receptions to meet with top entertainment industry talent and discuss awards potential.
- Work with team of Gold Derby editors to pitch and discuss a wide variety of topics, as well as provide the most fascinating awards coverage on the web.
- Participate in video chats with Gold Derby editors and contributors to analyze major awards races, present historical statistics and predict awards winners based on calculations, research and polling.
Senior International News Editor
Fox News Channel
01.2008 - 05.2023
- Coordinated international news coverage for top-rated cable news network in the United States.
- Monitored multiple sources for breaking international news and aggressively gathered editorial information and video elements for on-air reporting by the Fox News Channel.
- Pitched stories and answered questions in daily editorial meetings with top Fox News executives.
- Assigned stories and projects to international bureaus, correspondents, producers and crews.
- Trained new hires on all facets of the job and regularly checked their work and offered guidance for improvement.
- Maintained schedule for entire Foreign Desk staff and ensured that that department was always properly covered, including weekends, overnights and holidays.
- Was interviewed live on the air by Fox News anchors to provide viewers with the latest details about breaking news overseas.
- Additionally served as the Fox News Oscar expert, writing articles and appearing regularly as a live guest to preview the Academy Awards.
Freelance National News Editor
CBS News
12.2006 - 10.2007
- Coordinated national news coverage for all CBS News programs, including The CBS Evening News and The Early Show.
- Responded to breaking news by aggressively gathering information and organizing team coverage in all areas of the United States.
- Created daily editorial note with news highlights, story pitches and coverage strategies.
- Worked with senior broadcast producers during live programming to convey news updates and implement live coverage as warranted.
- Coordinated the gathering of news elements from CBS affiliates across the country.
- Communicated story assignments to bureaus, correspondents, producers and crews.
National/International Assignment Editor
NBCNews
08.2000 - 12.2006
- Coordinated domestic and international news coverage for all NBC News programming, including NBC Nightly News, Today, NBC News Specials and MSNBC.
- Monitored breaking news across the globe and worked sources to obtain information and gather news elements.
- Tracked requests for all shows and communicated story assignments to bureaus, correspondents, producers and crews.
- Worked with senior broadcast producers during live programming to ensure that each show had all news needs covered.
- Booked transmission for live shots and worked to troubleshoot technical issues during live broadcasts.
- Played key role in election night coverage in 2000, 2004 and 2006. Tracked results in races across the country and oversaw live feeds of candidates speaking to declare victory or concede.
- Worked on coverage of countless major events, including the 2000 presidential election recount, the 9/11 attacks, the War in Iraq and Hurricane Katrina.
- Participated in daily editorial calls to summarize news headlines and implement coverage as requested by executive and senior producers.
News Producer
Access Hollywood, NBC Universal
06.1999 - 04.2000
- Coordinated news coverage for entertainment show in fast-paced work environment.
- Created daily editorial note with news highlights from all entertainment mediums.
- Pitched story ideas, conducted research, booked guests and prepared interview questions.
- Delivered assignments to producers and crews to ensure thorough and accurate coverage.
- Covered film premieres, press junkets, and press conferences.
- Covered major Hollywood events, including Academy Awards, Golden Globe Awards and Emmy Awards.
- Interviewed hundreds of major Hollywood actors, directors and producers.
News Associate
NBCNews
06.1998 - 05.1999
- Accepted into highly competitive NBC News Associates Program.
- Produced story elements for NBC Nightly News, Today and MSNBC.
- Worked with anchors, correspondents, producers and crews in all aspects of news gathering and package production.
- Conducted research for stories and pre-interviewed guests.
- Supervised crews in field, booked guests and produced live shots for MSNBC.
- Logged videos and interviews and selected strongest shots and soundbites for use in news segments.
- Covered wide variety of news events, including wildfires, earthquakes, shootings, political campaigns, elections and entertainment events.
- Served as producer to Marcia Clark, regular guest host for CNBC legal affairs program.
Education
Master Of Science - Broadcast Journalism
Boston University
Boston, MA05.1996
Bachelor Of Arts - English And Theatre Arts
Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington, IL05.1993
Skills
- Strong research skills
- Multimedia writing
- Fact-checking
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Clear communication
- Problem-solving and conflict resolution
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Team building and leadership
- Public speaking and television interviews
Timeline
Freelance Contributor
Gold Derby
01.2011 - Current
Senior International News Editor
Fox News Channel
01.2008 - 05.2023
Freelance National News Editor
CBS News
12.2006 - 10.2007
National/International Assignment Editor
NBCNews
08.2000 - 12.2006
News Producer
Access Hollywood, NBC Universal
06.1999 - 04.2000
News Associate
NBCNews
06.1998 - 05.1999
Master Of Science - Broadcast Journalism
Boston University
Bachelor Of Arts - English And Theatre Arts
Illinois Wesleyan University
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