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Education
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Tawqeer Hussain

Tawqeer Hussain

Journalist
New Delhi

Summary

A highly experienced and digitally savvy journalist, skilled with words and able to work effectively under deadline pressure, seeking new opportunities as a reporter or editor. With over 10 years of experience in national and international media, including print, digital, and broadcast mediums, I have extensive experience in editing, reporting, and writing. My coverage has focused on foreign affairs, politics, conflict, and social developments. My quick and creative thinking enables me to present work in a succinct, innovative, and impressive way. I uphold the highest journalistic ethics by using thorough research methods and double-checking sources.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Language

Work History

Special Correspondent-South Asia

The Yomiuri Shmbun
New Delhi
04.2016 - Current
  • Responsible for covering foreign affairs, politics, defense, and specialized stories across South Asia.
  • Conduct in-depth research, interview key sources, and provide comprehensive coverage on a range of topics.
  • Produce high-quality articles that meet strict publication standards and deadlines.
  • Utilize digital platforms and social media to engage with audiences and promote content.
  • Delivered content to broad audience by simplifying complex information.
  • Delivered reporting with 100% accuracy by checking validity of all facts presented.
  • Attended press conferences and other media events to gather relevant information and quotes for stories.

Senior Copywriter/Shift Head

News World India
02.2015 - 04.2016
  • Responsible for reporting political news, editing wire copies, and managing social media content
  • Also, the editor-in charge of microsites - Focus Kashmir & Focus Maldives
  • Selected high-quality photos and videos to complement written copy.
  • Provided editorial guidance to facilitate delivery of top-quality content.

Correspondent (Contract)

Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph
New Delhi
11.2013 - 01.2015
  • Covered exclusively Australian fugitive criminal Puneet Puneet’s arrest and extradition trial from India
  • Reported on India’s concern of growing racial attacks in Australia and other Australia related news across India and remained part of the Special Investigation team covering various stories in India
  • Delivered reporting with 100% accuracy by checking validity of all facts presented.
  • Reported from field locations and wrote stories under tight deadlines.
  • Edited, proofread and fact-checked content for accuracy.
  • Coordinated with photographers, videographers and graphic designers to supplement stories with multimedia content.
  • Collaborated with editors and other staff members to refine story angles and content.

Desk Editor

Barcroft Media
New Delhi
02.2012 - 10.2013
  • Job areas include research and follow-up of exclusive stories, major events, and process images from different agencies to various media organizations around the world
  • Assisted producers, photographers, digital editors and reporters with story gathering.
  • Stayed on top of current events and issues that impacted community.
  • Managed streams of newscasts and breaking news.
  • Established and implemented workflows to streamline editing processes.
  • Delegated and tracked each staff member's assignments and deadlines.
  • Edited and revised wide array of content for accuracy, clarity and consistency.

Staff Correspondent

Political and Business Daily
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Designated as the political correspondent covering regional and National Political news.
  • Delivered content to broad audience by simplifying complex information.
  • Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.
  • Reported from field locations and wrote stories under tight deadlines.
  • Collaborated with editors and other staff members to refine story angles and content.
  • Edited, proofread and fact-checked content for accuracy.

Education

Master of Arts - Journalism

Islamic University of Science And Technology
04.2009 - 08.2011

Skills

    Reporting

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Affiliations

Foreign Correspondents' Club of South Asia, New Delhi

Accomplishments

  • 'Excellence in Journalism’ award by the Delhi Today group in September 2023
  • 'Best Journalist Award' by Media Federation of India at the 18th Media Excellence Awards 2024 in New Delhi.
  • Awarded by GIAN Cell Kashmir University for reporting on Unsung innovators in Kashmir
  • Did special reporting assignments for 7 News (Australia), 9 News (Australia), Radio 3AW (Australia), Al Jazeera, Al Arabiya, Mercury Press (London), Caters News Agency (Birmingham), Daily Telegraph etc
  • Experience of reporting in different formats - TV, Newspaper, Digital and Radio.

Timeline

Special Correspondent-South Asia - The Yomiuri Shmbun
04.2016 - Current
Senior Copywriter/Shift Head - News World India
02.2015 - 04.2016
Correspondent (Contract) - Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph
11.2013 - 01.2015
Desk Editor - Barcroft Media
02.2012 - 10.2013
Staff Correspondent - Political and Business Daily
01.2011 - 01.2012
Islamic University of Science And Technology - Master of Arts, Journalism
04.2009 - 08.2011

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