Samina Kiyani
Freelance Journalist at Linguists Collective - Interpreting & Translation- Claim this Profile
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Punjabi Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Professional working proficiency
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Bio
Mamunul Islam
I highly recommend Samina Kiyani for any broadcasting or media-related role. Samina recently served as the conference host for our Linguists Collective Conference & International Mother Language Day Celebration, and her performance was nothing short of exceptional. Samina's ability to connect with people, her infectious enthusiasm, and flawless execution of the conference made it a truly unforgettable experience. Her professionalism and passion for her work are evident in everything she does. Overall, Samina is an outstanding candidate for any role in broadcasting or media, and I highly recommend her without reservation. Manager, Interpreting and Translation LC Agency
Alex Isevski
Samina led two media training sessions for our founders within the UCL Hatchery programme and the feedback we got was overwhelmingly positive. Her communication is effective, to the point and with enough information to get anyone prepared for communicating with the media industry and to be able to give effective media interviews. We will be using her again and I fully recommend her services.
Arfan Ali
Having worked with Samina, as her line manager, for the past seven years, I can say with confidence that she would add value to any organisation. She is highly professional, organised, diligent and always delivers on time and to high standards. She has the ability to think on her feet and has demonstrated this on many occasions. She is a problem solver and has a can-do attitude, which is always positive and detailed. She inspires others with confidence. Samina’s production know-how is outstanding and anything she does not know she will research and get the training to up skill her knowledge. It has been pleasure to work with someone so exceptional.
Mamunul Islam
I highly recommend Samina Kiyani for any broadcasting or media-related role. Samina recently served as the conference host for our Linguists Collective Conference & International Mother Language Day Celebration, and her performance was nothing short of exceptional. Samina's ability to connect with people, her infectious enthusiasm, and flawless execution of the conference made it a truly unforgettable experience. Her professionalism and passion for her work are evident in everything she does. Overall, Samina is an outstanding candidate for any role in broadcasting or media, and I highly recommend her without reservation. Manager, Interpreting and Translation LC Agency
Alex Isevski
Samina led two media training sessions for our founders within the UCL Hatchery programme and the feedback we got was overwhelmingly positive. Her communication is effective, to the point and with enough information to get anyone prepared for communicating with the media industry and to be able to give effective media interviews. We will be using her again and I fully recommend her services.
Arfan Ali
Having worked with Samina, as her line manager, for the past seven years, I can say with confidence that she would add value to any organisation. She is highly professional, organised, diligent and always delivers on time and to high standards. She has the ability to think on her feet and has demonstrated this on many occasions. She is a problem solver and has a can-do attitude, which is always positive and detailed. She inspires others with confidence. Samina’s production know-how is outstanding and anything she does not know she will research and get the training to up skill her knowledge. It has been pleasure to work with someone so exceptional.
Mamunul Islam
I highly recommend Samina Kiyani for any broadcasting or media-related role. Samina recently served as the conference host for our Linguists Collective Conference & International Mother Language Day Celebration, and her performance was nothing short of exceptional. Samina's ability to connect with people, her infectious enthusiasm, and flawless execution of the conference made it a truly unforgettable experience. Her professionalism and passion for her work are evident in everything she does. Overall, Samina is an outstanding candidate for any role in broadcasting or media, and I highly recommend her without reservation. Manager, Interpreting and Translation LC Agency
Alex Isevski
Samina led two media training sessions for our founders within the UCL Hatchery programme and the feedback we got was overwhelmingly positive. Her communication is effective, to the point and with enough information to get anyone prepared for communicating with the media industry and to be able to give effective media interviews. We will be using her again and I fully recommend her services.
Arfan Ali
Having worked with Samina, as her line manager, for the past seven years, I can say with confidence that she would add value to any organisation. She is highly professional, organised, diligent and always delivers on time and to high standards. She has the ability to think on her feet and has demonstrated this on many occasions. She is a problem solver and has a can-do attitude, which is always positive and detailed. She inspires others with confidence. Samina’s production know-how is outstanding and anything she does not know she will research and get the training to up skill her knowledge. It has been pleasure to work with someone so exceptional.
Mamunul Islam
I highly recommend Samina Kiyani for any broadcasting or media-related role. Samina recently served as the conference host for our Linguists Collective Conference & International Mother Language Day Celebration, and her performance was nothing short of exceptional. Samina's ability to connect with people, her infectious enthusiasm, and flawless execution of the conference made it a truly unforgettable experience. Her professionalism and passion for her work are evident in everything she does. Overall, Samina is an outstanding candidate for any role in broadcasting or media, and I highly recommend her without reservation. Manager, Interpreting and Translation LC Agency
Alex Isevski
Samina led two media training sessions for our founders within the UCL Hatchery programme and the feedback we got was overwhelmingly positive. Her communication is effective, to the point and with enough information to get anyone prepared for communicating with the media industry and to be able to give effective media interviews. We will be using her again and I fully recommend her services.
Arfan Ali
Having worked with Samina, as her line manager, for the past seven years, I can say with confidence that she would add value to any organisation. She is highly professional, organised, diligent and always delivers on time and to high standards. She has the ability to think on her feet and has demonstrated this on many occasions. She is a problem solver and has a can-do attitude, which is always positive and detailed. She inspires others with confidence. Samina’s production know-how is outstanding and anything she does not know she will research and get the training to up skill her knowledge. It has been pleasure to work with someone so exceptional.
Experience
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Linguists Collective - Interpreting & Translation
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United Kingdom
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Translation and Localization
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance Journalist
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Feb 2023 - Present
Remote Host for Linguists Collective Conference and International Mother Language Day celebration. International video conference with an audience in excess of 400 of linguists, translators, language specialists, campaigners, regulator and politicians. Remote Host for Linguists Collective Conference and International Mother Language Day celebration. International video conference with an audience in excess of 400 of linguists, translators, language specialists, campaigners, regulator and politicians.
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Samina Kiyani
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France
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Retail
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Media Trainer/Communications Coach
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Jan 2015 - Present
Helping professionals, entrepreneurs and businesses to transform their communication and presentation skills, and get a better understanding of the media and how to deal with it. Bespoke one-to-one and group sessions provided. Delivering Media Masterclasses to educational institutions. Please see recommendations from clients further down on my profile and on my website: www.saminakiyani.com Helping professionals, entrepreneurs and businesses to transform their communication and presentation skills, and get a better understanding of the media and how to deal with it. Bespoke one-to-one and group sessions provided. Delivering Media Masterclasses to educational institutions. Please see recommendations from clients further down on my profile and on my website: www.saminakiyani.com
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Freelance Journalist/Media Trainer
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Jan 2017 - Present
Freelance presenter/reporter working on media simulation for the UK Armed Forces and media training military personnel, local government bodies and defence academies on location and in studios. Freelance presenter/reporter working on media simulation for the UK Armed Forces and media training military personnel, local government bodies and defence academies on location and in studios.
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OCEANS 7 FILMS LIMITED
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United Kingdom
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Media Production
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Presenter
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May 2019 - Present
Moderated Q&A multi-panels with the director and crew for the screening of feature documentary Against the Tides at Islington Vue Cinema and Hackney Picturehouse. and BAFTA screening. Moderated live, virtual Q&A multi-panel on Gathr for the release of the film in North America. Director: Stefan Stuckert; producer: Nick Read; DOP: Damian P Daniel; editor: Becky Way; music composer: Simon Elms. Moderated Q&A multi-panels with the director and crew for the screening of feature documentary Against the Tides at Islington Vue Cinema and Hackney Picturehouse. and BAFTA screening. Moderated live, virtual Q&A multi-panel on Gathr for the release of the film in North America. Director: Stefan Stuckert; producer: Nick Read; DOP: Damian P Daniel; editor: Becky Way; music composer: Simon Elms.
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The Drum
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United Kingdom
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Internet News
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior TV Producer
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Jun 2022 - Feb 2023
Supporting The Drum to expand the TV department and output Formatting new shows Delivering presenter training Producing live magazine shows and awards shows Supporting The Drum to expand the TV department and output Formatting new shows Delivering presenter training Producing live magazine shows and awards shows
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The University of Law
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Presenter
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Jan 2021 - Feb 2021
Working from home setting up lighting rig and recording educational pieces to camera on smartphone using scripts provided on compliance and ethics in law. Working from home setting up lighting rig and recording educational pieces to camera on smartphone using scripts provided on compliance and ethics in law.
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Islam Channel
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United Kingdom
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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Broadcast Journalist and Presenter/TV Producer and Director
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Jan 2013 - Apr 2020
Currently, TV producer/director and broadcast journalist/news producer at the one of the leading ethnic channels in the UK (Sky 727). Broadcasting to 136 countries. WORK UNDERTAKEN: • Producing/directing news and current affairs programming and documentaries. • Have delivered over 100 hours of programming across current affairs, lifestyle, business and finance. • TV Presenter/Anchor/Reporter - live & recorded. Auto cue, ad-libbing & memorising scripts • Exercising sound editorial judgement • Good knowledge of Ofcom ruling around politics/current affairs • Securing contributors from a wide variety of sectors including lifestyle, sport, showbiz (BFI London Film Festival), business & finance • Editing and produce editing in English, Urdu, Punjabi and French PROGRAMME DELIVERY ON: • News • Business/finance news: business, fintech, ethical and Islamic finance • Factual/documentaries: story telling • Lifestyle Examples of my work: Show less
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finder
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Brazil
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Business Consulting and Services
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Freelance Journalist
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Nov 2018 - Nov 2018
Conducted a series of interviews with representatives of leading digital banks and online financial companies, all of whom are progressing fintech and challenging traditional banks and financial institutions. Interviews: Revolt, N26, Money Dashboard, Raisin, Loqbox, Chip, Cash Plus, Labrador Conducted a series of interviews with representatives of leading digital banks and online financial companies, all of whom are progressing fintech and challenging traditional banks and financial institutions. Interviews: Revolt, N26, Money Dashboard, Raisin, Loqbox, Chip, Cash Plus, Labrador
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Oceanic Consulting
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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MC/Event Host
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Jan 2017 - Jan 2018
Event host for awards ceremonies organised by Oceanic Consulting Britain's largest Ethnic consulting and promotions organisation. Events hosted: • The London Asian Business Awards 2017 • The British Asian Wedding Awards 2017 • The British Muslim Awards 2017 Event host for awards ceremonies organised by Oceanic Consulting Britain's largest Ethnic consulting and promotions organisation. Events hosted: • The London Asian Business Awards 2017 • The British Asian Wedding Awards 2017 • The British Muslim Awards 2017
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Reuters News Agency
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United Kingdom
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Media Production
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400 - 500 Employee
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Freelance Video Journalist
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Oct 2015 - Oct 2015
Produced video news release for Reuters on the Ethical Finance Innovation Challenge Awards in Dubai. This involved writing a script detailing the proceedings alongside filming the event and interviews with notable figures such as Tirad Mahmoud, CEO, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank; James Angus, Head of Growth Business, Thomson Reuters; Professor Muhammad Yunus, Nobel Peace Laureate and Dr Sayd Farookh, Dubai Islamic Development Center Government of Dubai. Produced video news release for Reuters on the Ethical Finance Innovation Challenge Awards in Dubai. This involved writing a script detailing the proceedings alongside filming the event and interviews with notable figures such as Tirad Mahmoud, CEO, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank; James Angus, Head of Growth Business, Thomson Reuters; Professor Muhammad Yunus, Nobel Peace Laureate and Dr Sayd Farookh, Dubai Islamic Development Center Government of Dubai.
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BBC
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Italy
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Contributor - BBC Asian Network
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Sep 2012 - Apr 2015
Regular contributor to Nihal's radio show on the BBC Asian Network, discussing topical issues, current affairs, politics and Asian culture live on air. Regular contributor to Nihal's radio show on the BBC Asian Network, discussing topical issues, current affairs, politics and Asian culture live on air.
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Veritas Consultancy (UK) Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Information Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Producer/Director
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Mar 2013 - Sep 2013
Script writing and producing/directing short fundraising appeals and promotional films for charities including Islamic Help, Viva Masjid, Noor-ul Islam and UKIM. Documentary narration and voiceovers for commercials and reports. Examples of my work: Script writing and producing/directing short fundraising appeals and promotional films for charities including Islamic Help, Viva Masjid, Noor-ul Islam and UKIM. Documentary narration and voiceovers for commercials and reports. Examples of my work:
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Hayes FM_Film & Media (inc 91.8 Hayes FM)
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Producer/Presenter
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Jun 2011 - Mar 2013
Presenter/producer on a weekly two-hour live magazine style show. Content included music and science features, a theatre review and interviews with a variety of guests that included actor Riz Ahmed, the band Hue and Cry and curators at the Science Museum. I also prepared and read the weather and travel reports in addition to preparing local and international news bulletins.Used IRN and drove the desk on the Simian system. Edited features and all my interviews to broadcast standard for playout using Audacity and Adobe Audition.Also, worked as a reviewer for other shows at Hayes FM delivering film and theatre reviews, features and social commentary. Show less
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Presenter/Reviewer
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2012 - 2013
Reviewed live on air theatre shows performed at the Stratford Theatre Company, in addition to international cinema reviews for Hayes FM Radio. Also, recorded and edited interviews conducted with lead actors and contributors to supplement my reviews.
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Brick Lane Films
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United Kingdom
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Media Production
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Interviewer
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Nov 2012 - Feb 2013
Interviewed medical professionals around the UK about medical conditions and medical breakthroughs in the world of medicine for Health Sector TV. Duties also included scriptwriting. Interviewed medical professionals around the UK about medical conditions and medical breakthroughs in the world of medicine for Health Sector TV. Duties also included scriptwriting.
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Adventures Underground
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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Producer/Presenter
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Aug 2012 - Feb 2013
A pilot titled London Project, for which I wrote the script and presented historical information about different areas in London. A pilot titled London Project, for which I wrote the script and presented historical information about different areas in London.
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Producer/Presenter
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Sep 2011 - Sep 2012
Presenter/producer of a weekly one-hour live debate show called The Talk Hour. Created the concept, wrote and produced all programming content, whilst managing a team of six researchers in addition to hosting the show. A wide range of subject matters discussed ranging from homelessness and the under representation of the BME communities in the British political and democratic processes to more lighthearted topics such as comedy and men and beauty. All interviews and packages edited Using Adobe Audition and promoted on social media websites. Show less
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Producer/Reporter
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Jan 2009 - Dec 2010
• Be United: I fronted this campaign. A a nine-region tour of the UK, commissioned by Communities and Local Government (CLG) to document and collate information about race inequalities in the UK. This information was used towards updating the Equalities Bill.Tasks: presenting, writing scripts and interviewing a number of high profile individuals, including former Secretary of State for CLG John Denham MP; Sadiq Khan MP; David Lammy MP and Doreen Lawrence. The information collated was used towards updating the Equalities Bill.• Tackling Race Inequalities: A Discussion Document for CLG: Research, compilation of interview questions, interviewed MPs for the launch and prepared scripted links to camera. Show less
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Producer/Presenter
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Jul 2009 - Jul 2009
Produced and presented TV programming for the REACH Conference - a role-modelling scheme to raise the aspirations of black youth in London.
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ResonanceFM
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United Kingdom
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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Producer/Presenter
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Sep 2010 - Sep 2010
A one-hour live show, discussing the under-representation of British Asians in UK sport. My guests included Tajiv “Tosh” Mason, a rugby player for the Harlequins and former rugby player Ikram Butt. I researched and produced all aspects of this programme. A one-hour live show, discussing the under-representation of British Asians in UK sport. My guests included Tajiv “Tosh” Mason, a rugby player for the Harlequins and former rugby player Ikram Butt. I researched and produced all aspects of this programme.
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OHTV
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Israel
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Entertainment Providers
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Presenter
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Aug 2010 - Aug 2010
TV documentary on race equality in the UK produced for OH TV on Sky Channel 199 by Ebb&Flow Communications. During this project, I chaired a discussion about the government’s race strategy with numerous heads of department at Communities and Local Government (CLG). Also, interviewed high profile individuals such as Patricia Janet, Baroness of Scotland of Asthal. TV documentary on race equality in the UK produced for OH TV on Sky Channel 199 by Ebb&Flow Communications. During this project, I chaired a discussion about the government’s race strategy with numerous heads of department at Communities and Local Government (CLG). Also, interviewed high profile individuals such as Patricia Janet, Baroness of Scotland of Asthal.
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Education
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University of East London
BA Hons
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