Masuda Bhatti

Experience

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  The Moscow Times

  Jun 1996 - Sept 1998

  Political Correspondent

  • Ensuring a high level of accurate, informed, entertaining and fair journalism from across the Russian Federation• Originating newsworthy content and creative story lines.• Dissecting, analysing and contextualising an incident or story and co-ordinating all the elements before reporting• Translating complex material and tailoring it for the relevant audience• Interviewing prominent individuals on a variety of topics including politics and entertainment

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  Weekly Janamat

  Dec 1998 - Oct 2000

  News Editor

  • Managing and training a team of 8 staff on a regular basis• Gathering, evaluating and editing content for reporting• Editing the layout, visual data and overall presentation of publication• Conducting interviews as and when necessary

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  BBC World Service Trust

  Feb 1999 - Jul 2001

  Broadcast Journalist

  • Originating and developing stories and programme ideas• Producing content in accordance with BBC’s Editorial Guidelines and awareness of legal considerations applying to all types of output• Carrying out research, with minimal supervision, across the whole range of news and current affairs output• Writing scripts for TV, radio and online, under supervision

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  Weekly Potrika

  Aug 2001 - May 2004

  Editor

  • Gathering, evaluating and editing content for publication• Managing and training a team of 20 staff on a regular basis• Recruiting and hiring staff as and when necessary• Advocating for the newspaper to various external sources to advance the commercial success of the publication• Allocating reporters to gather news for appropriate sections of the publication• Conducting interviews as and when necessary

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  Island Advice Centre

  Nov 2003 - Jan 2004

  Advice Worker

  • Advising individuals on housing and debt problems • Assisting individuals with housing related issues• Assisting individuals with applying for benefits• Writing reports as a case worker and completing other ad-hoc admin duties

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  Vecton TV

  Jul 2004 - May 2007

  Head of News and Current Affairs

  • Formulating and giving direction to a team of 25 staff around a single, integrated vision for the division• Broadcasting clearly and with authority in both a recorded and a live format• Providing editorial and creative leadership to the News & Current Affairs department to enhance the strength and quality of its operations• Developing, evaluating and editing appropriate content to present• Conducting in-depth research of facts and figures, specialising in political content and political current affairs• Navigating both internal and external challenges in order to remain relevant to audiences both in the UK and internationally Show less

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  Rights and Media for People

  Oct 2007 - Jan 2010

  Chief Executive Officer

  • Developing various programs for raising awareness and implementing change• Organising fundraising events and budgeting for short-term and long-term operations• Advocating and negotiating with appropriate authorities regarding human rights violations• Reporting annually on various human rights issues• Organising seminars and public lectures • Managing a team of 50 people

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  Ekpokkho

  Jan 2010 - Mar 2014

  Editor

  • Gathering, evaluating and editing content for publication• Gathering important and current news stories• Managing and training staff members on a regular basis• Recruiting and hiring staff as and when necessary• Advocating for the newspaper to various external sources to advance the commercial success of the publication• Allocating reporters to gather news for appropriate sections of the publication• Conducting interviews as and when necessary

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  Ekkator TV

  Apr 2014 - Feb 2015

  Television Presenter

  • Planning, researching and writing own script before filming or broadcast• As the host, introduce and interview guests based on current affairs• Presenting information with the audience in mind and in a manner appropriate to the show• Following detailed instructions from the production team in order to keep everything to plan filming• Being ready to present at all times including, sometimes, performing without formal preparation.• Keeping calm and composed under all circumstances while broadcasting Show less

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  Dhaka Tribune

  Jun 2015 - now

  Freelance Writer
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  Amader Orthoneeti

  Mar 2016 - Oct 2018

  Executive Editor

  • Gathering, evaluating and editing content for publication• Gathering important and current news stories• Managing and training staff members on a regular basis• Recruiting and hiring staff as and when necessary• Advocating for the newspaper to various external sources to advance the commercial success of the publication• Allocating reporters to gather news for appropriate sections of the publication• Conducting interviews as and when necessary

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  Amader Notun Shomoy

  Oct 2018 - now

  Editor in Charge

  • Ensuring that content being published is journalistically objective• Checking facts, spelling, grammar, writing style, page design and photos• Contributing editorial pieces• Gathering, evaluating and editing content for publication• Managing and training a team of over 50 staff including reporters, content writers, distributors and administrators• Motivating and developing editorial staff including recruiting and hiring staff• Liaising with various external sources to advance the commercial success of the publication• Allocating reporters to gather news for appropriate sections of the publication Show less

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  Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh

  Aug 2023 - now

  Information Commissioner

  Ensuring and implementing Right to Information law