Farida Sial
Prague ,Czech Repulic
Summary
Media professional with expertise in radio broadcasting, technical writing, and investigative reporting. Strong news judgment and advocacy skills, combined with proficiency in Google Analytics and digital marketing. Experienced in photojournalism, specialist reporting, and WordPress, with a solid foundation in media law and ethical journalism. Skilled in designing social media strategies and utilizing multimedia platforms, with a focus on impactful storytelling across diverse media channels.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience
Work history
Journalist
Radio Free Europe
Pahra
2022.08 - Current
- Adhered to strict deadlines to ensure consistent publication schedule.
- Fostered relationships with sources for access to exclusive information.
- Executed investigative reports to unveil hidden truths,.
- Incorporated SEO strategies into digital content creation, optimised web visibility.
- Covered breaking news swiftly, provided timely updates to the audience.
- Travelled extensively for on-the-ground reporting of major events,.
- Documented proceedings at council meetings for transparency in governance.
- Researched in-depth articles for enhanced reader engagement.
- Produced engaging multimedia content for increased online traffic,.
- Enhanced public knowledge by covering local and national events.
- Worked under pressure during crisis situations, ensured accurate coverage.
- Pitched innovative story ideas regularly, contributed to editorial planning.
- Wrote feature articles, enriched the newspaper's variety of content.
Senior Reporter
Tolo News
Kabul
2019.01 - 2022.07
- Cultivated contacts within business sector for financial reporting exclusives.
- Adapted writing style according to different media platforms, ensuring wide reach of content.
- Led editorial team for high standard news delivery.
- Produced compelling features to increase readership numbers.
- Wrote detailed investigative reports exposing corruption and malpractice.
- Edited junior reporters' articles, improving quality of output.
- Regularly updated blog with thought-provoking commentaries on current affairs.
- Conducted in-depth research for accurate news reporting.
- Organised journalist training workshops enhancing team's overall performance.
Reporter and Presenter
Killid Group
Kabul
2017.01 - 2019.01
- Investigated current affairs, resulting in insightful commentary pieces.
- Earned trust from interviewees through respectful questioning techniques.
- Collaborated closely with editors to refine story angles and drafts.
- Produced impactful investigative pieces through rigorous fact-checking methods.
- Developed compelling news stories by conducting in-depth research and interviews.
- Transcribed recorded interviews promptly, contributing to swift article production.
- Worked flexible hours including weekends and holidays to cover breaking news events.
Education
Master - International Relation
Kardan University
Kabul, Afghanistan 2020.06 - 2021.08
bachelor - Journalism
Nangarhar University
Nangarhar, Afghanistan 2015.06 - 2018.06
Skills
- Radio broadcasting experience
- Technical writing expertise
- Investigative reporting
- News judgement
- Issue advocacy
- Specialist reporting
- Media law awareness
- Media relations expertise
- Public speaking confidence
- Copywriting mastery
- Effective networking
- News writing
- Digital marketing knowledge
- Ethical journalism
- Social media strategy design
- Fluent in multimedia platforms
- Investigative research
Languages
Pashto
Native
Dari
Fluent
English
Advanced
Timeline
Journalist
Radio Free Europe
2022.08 - Current
Master - International Relation
Kardan University
2020.06 - 2021.08
Senior Reporter
Tolo News
2019.01 - 2022.07
Reporter and Presenter
Killid Group
2017.01 - 2019.01
bachelor - Journalism
Nangarhar University
2015.06 - 2018.06