Ru A Kermani

Senior Journalist & Multimedia Producer
📞 +44 7490 492365 | ✉️ ru@ruajournalist.com

Executive Summary

Ru A Kermani is an award-winning international journalist and multimedia producer with over 17 years of experience across television, radio, and digital platforms. She has worked with some of the world’s most prestigious news organizations, delivering high-impact journalism that informs, engages, and inspires audiences worldwide.

With a proven track record in investigative reporting, AI-driven digital media, and multi-platform storytelling, Ru excels at crafting compelling narratives across diverse formats. Her expertise spans news production, editorial writing, and video content creation, ensuring the highest standards of accuracy, depth, and integrity.

As a pioneering voice in modern journalism, Ru seamlessly blends traditional journalistic excellence with cutting-edge digital innovation, making her a leading force in global news coverage.

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Skills

  • Television, Radio & Digital Media: Production, Editing, Presenting, Reporting, Content Packaging, Web Publishing, and Voiceover.

Experience

BBC World News (January 2022 – Present)
Senior Broadcast Journalist & Producer – Responsible for producing and editing content for the BBC’s flagship news programs, including BBC News Channel, National 1, 6 & 10 TV Bulletins, World Business Report, Talking Business, and the World Service Radio Partner Hub.

🌍 Breaking News & Digital Journalism

  • ⚡ Breaking news across multiple platforms under tight deadlines
  • 🗞 Verifying UGC and social media content with accuracy
  • 🏛 Liaising with legal teams & following BBC editorial policies
  • 🔍 Using analytics tools for audience engagement & search optimization

📰 News Bulletin Production & Editorial Expertise

  • 📌 Building and outputting news bulletins for World Business Report
  • ✍️ Scripting and producing TV news sequences using stills, video, and graphics
  • 🎯 Driving high-quality live and continuous news output with speed and accuracy
  • 📝 Editorial decision-making, balancing conflicting views

🎬 News Production & Visual Storytelling

  • 📡 Coordinating with assistant editors to curate compelling news stories
  • 🎥 Producing, packaging, and editing VT packages for high-impact storytelling
  • 🖥 Writing and structuring sequences for outside broadcasts
  • 🎭 Booking and managing high-profile guests

🛠 Technical Skills & Tools

  • 🎞 Editing with FCP, QEdit, CPS & OPTIMO
  • 📊 Social media & digital content optimization
  • 🎙 Multilingual news reporting for BBC World Service

Professional Experience

📰 Al Jazeera English – Output Producer (Doha, July 2012 – December 2014)

  • Crafted scripts, produced, and edited news packages under tight deadlines.
  • Managed breaking news coverage, working closely with programme editors and correspondents.
  • Developed innovative segment ideas for news programmes.
  • Updated and optimized digital content using CMS for online platforms.

🌍 CNN – Producer (London, December 2011 – April 2012)

  • Scripted content for major current affairs and business news programmes.
  • Collaborated with editors to compile video content for news packages.

💻 ITN Productions – TV & Web Producer (December 2010 – November 2011)

  • Produced online news stories and video packages covering international news, business, and entertainment.

🎙️ Al Jazeera English – Producer (London, February 2010 – November 2011)

  • Guest Booking & Production – Secured and prepared high-profile guests for news segments.
  • Conducted pre-interviews and made editorial decisions on guest selection.
  • Coordinated with editors and newsroom producers.

📺 ITV London – Broadcast Journalist (January 2010 – July 2010)

  • Produced and scripted GMTV bulletins and field reports.
  • Managed and updated online content for London Tonight.

🗞️ Channel 4 News & More 4 News – Producer (January 2009 – January 2010)

  • Scripted and produced news packages for News at Noon.
  • Created news articles, features, photo galleries, and video content for digital platforms.

🍸 Bacardi Global Travel Retail – Brand Manager (August 2006 – August 2008)

  • Led global communications strategy for the luxury ‘Martini’ brand.
  • Oversaw project and budget management with cost-effective planning.

Education

MA in TV Current Affairs Journalism

City University London | Sept 2008 – Jun 2009
Comprehensive training in news writing, reporting, media law, filming, production, and editing.

Professional Diploma in Marketing

Chartered Institute of Marketing | Jun 2003 – Jun 2005
Focused on marketing communications, accounting, forecasting, and budgeting.

BA (Hons) in Media Arts

Royal Holloway, University of London | Sept 1995 – Jun 1999
Specialized in television studies, film studies, and screenwriting. Earned an exchange scholarship in Art History and Architecture at Washington & Jefferson College, USA.

Awards & Accreditations

  • Channel 4 News Traineeship (2008–2009) – Selected as the sole recipient of this prestigious bursary from a pool of 200 applicants.
  • BJTC Accreditation (2009) – Recognized by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council for excellence in journalism.

Personal Interests

With a deep passion for arts, culture, and current affairs, I have contributed cultural pieces to various international online platforms, offering unique insights into global trends and narratives.

As an avid traveler, I have explored 34 countries and lived in five, gaining invaluable first-hand exposure to diverse cultures, perspectives, and ways of life. This global experience has greatly enriched my storytelling, journalism, and ability to connect with international audiences.