Zobaer Ahmed
I'm a journalist and trainer, presently contributing to Deutsche Welle, Germany's esteemed international broadcaster. My passion and expertise lie at the intersection of climate change, migration, and politics in the vibrant tapestry of the Indian subcontinent, with a special focus on Bangladesh.
As a seasoned video journalist, I take pride in crafting tailored training programs, designed to empower fellow journalists seeking to elevate their skills in broadcast, digital, and mobile video journalism. My dedication extends to nurturing the talents through the intricacies of environmental and migration reporting. At present, my focus is on the realm of Constructive and Solution-based journalism.
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My Journey as a Journalist
My journey in journalism commenced as a sports reporter for a prominent TV channel in Bangladesh. Over the years, my professional path evolved significantly. Initially focusing on national and international sports events, I gradually expanded my horizons, wearing multiple hats as a show host, researcher, and scriptwriter. This journey kindled my curiosity for other domains, particularly politics and energy.
For nearly a decade thereafter, my career took a dynamic turn as I delved into extensive coverage of national and local government elections in Bangladesh, while also reporting on pressing issues related to energy and the environment. During this phase, I had the privilege of reporting on matters concerning the President and the Prime Minister of Bangladesh.
Over the last six years, I have been a part of Deutsche Welle, Germany's international broadcaster. In my capacity as a bilingual reporter proficient in both Bengali and English, my roles have encompassed a wide spectrum, including news editing, video reporting for both television and digital platforms, and managing social media. Presently, my emphasis is on the practice of constructive journalism.
Throughout my career, I've embraced a multitude of roles, including those of a reporter, editor, team leader, documentary maker, scriptwriter, and producer. One facet of my work that I find particularly engaging is election coverage. Over the years, I've had the opportunity to report on parliamentary elections in diverse locations, spanning Bangladesh, India, Germany, France, and Turkey. This wealth of experience encompasses a wide spectrum of elections, ranging from local government to national polls."
At present, my primary focus lies within the realm of environmental concerns, with a particular emphasis on climate-related matters and displacement.
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Training Experience
Over the past few years, I have transitioned into a role as a trainer. During this time, I've had the privilege of conducting training sessions for journalists throughout South Asia, covering areas such as Mobile Journalism, Environmental Journalism, and Reporting on Migration and Displacement. I have received training at a global standard for this role and have delivered over 120 hours of training.
In Short
Editor @ Deutsche Welle
Jan 2018 - Present
I write on politics, displacement, and environmental issues. I make news videos for TV and Digital. I do analytical pieces and documentaries.
Trainer @ DW Akademie
Jan 2020 - Present
I train South Asian journalists to report more diligently on the nuances of environmental and migration reporting. I also coach on broadcast and digital video reporting.
Reporter @ Bangladeshi TV channels
Dec 2006 - Dec 2017
I have worked in two leading private TV channels in Bangladesh as a news reporter for 11 years. During this period I covered politics, energy, environment, and sports.
EDUCATION
Ateneo de Manila University
MA in Journalism
Dhaka University
BSc and MSc in Psychology
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