Hi, I’m
Muheet Ul Islam
Correspondent/ Reporter
Srinagar
Summary
Correspondent producing cross-platform reporting across web, broadcast, and multimedia formats. Delivers researched feature stories, field reporting, interviews, scripts, voiceovers, and visual packages, with multimedia reporting and editorial leadership shaping publication-ready coverage. Builds complete stories by pairing text, video, photography, and on-camera reporting for regional and international audiences.
Overview
3
Languages
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle East Eye
Freelance Correspondent
03.2026 - Current
Job overview
- As a freelance journalist for MEE, my role involves pitching, researching, and writing web stories, while sourcing contextually accurate imagery to accompany them. I package clean copy with ready-to-publish photos, captions, and credits, ensuring every piece meets MEE’s digital standards.
Channel News Asia
Freelance Correspondent
12.2024 - Current
Job overview
- As a freelance broadcast reporter for CNA, my role is to act as the editorial lead. I handle story pitching, field reporting, interviewing, writing the script, voicing the narration, and performing standup to deliver ready to broadcast TV package.
NBC News
Freelance Correspondent
04.2024 - Current
Job overview
- As a freelance journalist for NBC News, my role is to pitch, report, and write original digital stories for NBCNews on a contract basis. I gather news, interview sources, draft AP-style articles, select relevant media, and submit publish-ready copy that aligns with NBC’s editorial standards.
The Telegraph
Freelance Correspondent
03.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Developed timely news coverage from field reporting, interviews, and local observations for publication deadlines. Wrote clear, accurate articles tailored for digital audiences while maintaining editorial standards and source integrity. Performed thorough research and analysis to add context, background, and accuracy to fast-moving stories. Verified quotes, names, and place details before publication to support factual accuracy and credibility.
The National News
Freelance Correspondent
06.2023 - Current
Job overview
- As a freelance correspondent, I act as a multimedia journalist. I research, pitch, and write web feature stories, report on-ground video reports from Kashmir, capture supporting photojournalism, and shoot original news footage to deliver complete package stories.
CGTN
Freelance Correspondent
09.2022 - Current
Job overview
- I pitch the story, write the script, record the voiceover, direct the camera work, and supervise the edit to deliver a finished multimedia "package," I act as the creative and editorial lead. My colleague provides technical execution (videography and video editing), while I own the story.
Euronews
Freelance Correspondent
07.2022 - Current
Job overview
- I serve as a multimedia producer and lead reporter for Euronews. In addition to pitching and writing feature stories, I direct visual coverage by guiding photographers and videographers, ensuring high-quality images and video complement my reporting to deliver complete, publication-ready packages.
Al Arabiya English
Freelance Correspondent
02.2022 - Current
Job overview
- I operate as a print and digital feature reporter for Al Arabiya English. My work focuses on the editorial core—conducting deep research and writing web stories—while collaborating directly with a photographer to pair my reporting with strong visual content.
The Diplomat
Freelance Correspondent
06.2021 - Current
Job overview
- I work as a digital feature writer and investigative researcher for The Diplomat. I drive the editorial process—pitching, researching, and crafting text-driven web stories—while partnering with visual colleagues who capture the photographs to complement my reporting.
Article 14
Freelance Correspondent
12.2020 - Current
Job overview
- I work as a digital feature writer and social media contributor for Article 14. Beyond researching, writing text-heavy web stories, and collaborating with photographers, I curate key quotes and craft engaging copy tailored for platforms like Facebook and X.
Huff Post
Freelance Correspondent
03.2020 - Current
Job overview
- I serve as a digital feature writer for HuffPost, focusing on core journalism—conducting research and writing web stories—while partnering with photojournalists to provide the visuals for my reports.
The New Arab
Freelance Correspondent
03.2020 - Current
Job overview
- I work as a digital feature reporter for The New Arab. My focus remains on the core journalism—conducting deep research and writing web stories—while collaborating with photojournalists who capture the visuals to accompany my text reports.
TRT World
Freelance Correspondent
03.2019 - Current
Job overview
- I serve as a cross-platform multimedia journalist for TRT World. I research and write long-form web features alongside photojournalists, while also producing broadcast TV stories—writing scripts, recording narration, directing field shoots, and overseeing final package editing.
Deutsche Welle
Freelance Correspondent
03.2017 - Current
Job overview
- I serve as a digital feature reporter for DW, driving the editorial core by researching and writing web stories while collaborating with photojournalists to pair strong visuals with my reporting.
Voice of America
Freelance Correspondent
03.2020 - 03.2025
Job overview
- I served as a regional multimedia correspondent for VOA, providing comprehensive coverage across Jammu and Kashmir. I produced in-depth, long-form web features paired with photojournalism while also creating full broadcast TV packages—from scripting and voiceovers to directing shoots and editing.
The Siasat
Freelance Correspondent
06.2021 - 07.2022
Job overview
- I served as a regional freelance correspondent for The Siasat Daily, reporting directly from Kashmir to cover local news, current affairs, and web feature stories for their readership.
Kashmir Reader
Correspondent
06.2017 - 04.2018
Job overview
- I served as a senior correspondent for Kashmir Reader, leading on-ground news coverage from Kashmir. I reported key current affairs, broke major stories, and wrote in-depth feature reports to shape the publication's regional coverage.
The Kashmir Walla
Correspondent
01.2013 - 09.2014
Job overview
- I served as chief correspondent for The Kashmir Walla, leading the newsroom's core reporting. I covered the full journalistic spectrum—writing hard news, human-interest soft stories, in-depth features, and conducting high-profile interviews across the region.
Education
Central University of KashmirSrinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
Masters from Convergent Journalism
07-2017
University Overview
GPA: 62.6
University of KashmirBaramulla, Jammu and Kashmir
Bachelor of Mass Communication and Multimedia Production
03-2014
University Overview
GPA: 58.2
Skills
Research & analysis
Investigative journalism
Interviewing
News gathering
Source development
Headline writing
Copy editing
News desk coordination
Multimedia production
Interests
Travelling, Sports, Technology, Environment Conservation, Electric Vehicle, Wildlife Photography, Reading
Accomplishments
One of the Year's Standout News Reports
- My report on Kashmir’s female rappers has been ranked among Europe’s Top 5 news reports of the year. Titled “Female MCs in Indian Kashmir: Conscious Rhymes in a Conservative Society,” the report explores the rise of young women breaking into Kashmir’s heavily male-dominated hip-hop scene. In a region where hip-hop has long been a form of social and political expression, these artists are using rap to challenge gender stereotypes, social pressure and online harassment.
Timeline
Freelance Correspondent
Middle East Eye
03.2026 - Current
Freelance Correspondent
Channel News Asia
12.2024 - Current
Freelance Correspondent
NBC News
04.2024 - Current
Freelance Correspondent
The Telegraph
03.2024 - Current
Freelance Correspondent
The National News
06.2023 - Current
Freelance Correspondent
CGTN
09.2022 - Current
Freelance Correspondent
Euronews
07.2022 - Current
Freelance Correspondent
Al Arabiya English
02.2022 - Current
Freelance Correspondent
The Diplomat
06.2021 - Current
Freelance Correspondent
The Siasat
06.2021 - 07.2022
Freelance Correspondent
Article 14
12.2020 - Current
Freelance Correspondent
Huff Post
03.2020 - Current
Freelance Correspondent
The New Arab
03.2020 - Current
Freelance Correspondent
Voice of America
03.2020 - 03.2025
Freelance Correspondent
TRT World
03.2019 - Current
Correspondent
Kashmir Reader
06.2017 - 04.2018
Freelance Correspondent
Deutsche Welle
03.2017 - Current
Correspondent
The Kashmir Walla
01.2013 - 09.2014
Central University of Kashmir
Masters from Convergent Journalism
University of Kashmir
Bachelor of Mass Communication and Multimedia Production