AL JAZEERA ENGLISH – Producer
📍 Location: London, UK
📅 Duration: February 2010 – November 2011
📰 Category: News Production & Guest Booking
📌 Role Overview
As a Producer at Al Jazeera English, I was responsible for shaping insightful news segments by booking high-profile guests, conducting pre-interviews, and making key editorial decisions on their suitability. Working in a fast-paced newsroom, I collaborated closely with news editors, anchors, and producers to ensure that each segment delivered sharp, balanced, and thought-provoking discussions aligned with Al Jazeera’s editorial standards.
🎥 Key Responsibilities
✅ Guest Booking & Segment Production
- Sourced and secured influential guests, analysts, and subject-matter experts for live and pre-recorded segments.
- Conducted pre-interviews to assess guests’ insights, credibility, and relevance to the news agenda.
✅ Editorial Decision-Making - Evaluated guest eligibility based on expertise, relevance, and contribution to the discussion.
- Ensured balanced and diverse perspectives in line with Al Jazeera’s editorial guidelines.
✅ Liaison with Newsroom & Live Coordination - Worked closely with news editors, show producers, and presenters to shape discussions.
- Managed logistics, scheduling, and briefing for guests appearing on live programs.
📹 Featured Work & Showreel
🏆 Achievements & Notable Contributions
✨ Secured High-Profile Guests – Booked leading figures, including politicians, analysts, and industry experts, for prime-time discussions.
✨ Produced Engaging Debate Segments – Crafted well-balanced discussions that provided deep insights into global affairs.
✨ Enhanced Live Coverage – Played a key role in managing last-minute guest changes and adapting to breaking news.
