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Al Jazeera Media NetworkSenior Interview Producer
Oct. 2022 - Mar. 2025Doha, QatarSenior Interviews Producer | Al Jazeera English | Oct 2022 – Present • Produced 200+ editions of Inside Story, Al Jazeera’s flagship daily current affairs show • Booked and briefed 700+ high-level guests including politicians, diplomats, and analysts • Delivered agenda-setting interviews on Ukraine, Gaza, climate crises, global unrest • Drove editorial direction with exclusive angles and rapid response to breaking news • Helped attract 29M+ YouTube views through compelling storylines and expert curation
ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR)Myanmar Advocacy Consultant
Sep. 2021 - Oct. 2022Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines• Spearheaded high-impact campaigns on democracy, human rights, and authoritarianism in Southeast Asia • Crafted targeted messaging for lawmakers, press, and civil society across ASEAN member states • Developed strategic communications that influenced policy discussions and international media
Kofi Annan FoundationModerator
Jul. 2020 - Jul. 2020London, England, United KingdomI moderated a successful, valuable and well-followed online panel discussion on "Strengthening Southeast Asia’s Asia’s democratic health after COVID-19" with former Timor Leste President Jose Ramos Horta, former UN Under Secretary General Noeleen Heyzer, historian Thant Myint-U and journalist Maria Ressa.
The Philippine StarFreelance Columnist
Jun. 2019 - Oct. 2022Manila, Philippines• Authored weekly opinion column “From A Distance” on politics, rights, and Southeast Asia affairs • Built a strong following through bold, insightful commentary on national and international issues
Save the Children InternationalMedia And Communications Manager
Feb. 2019 - May. 2019Bangladesh• Led emergency communications from the frontline of the Rohingya refugee crisis in Cox’s Bazar • Created multimedia content amplifying voices of women, children, and survivors in humanitarian crises • Trained local teams in media engagement, crisis comms, and ethical storytelling • Aligned global brand messaging with field realities in complex, sensitive environments
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)Communications Consultant (surge)
Sep. 2017 - Nov. 2017Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh• Led emergency communications from the frontline of the Rohingya refugee crisis in Cox’s Bazar • Created multimedia content amplifying voices of women, children, and survivors in humanitarian crises • Trained local teams in media engagement, crisis comms, and ethical storytelling • Aligned global brand messaging with field realities in complex, sensitive environments
IndependentJournalist/Presenter/Host/Moderator
Jan. 2012 - Jan. 2016Bangkok, Thailand• Field-reported major stories including Thailand’s 2014 coup and Super Typhoon Haiyan • Broke exclusive stories from conflict zones in southern Philippines and Myanmar • Co-authored investigative exposé for The Intercept leading to human rights probes • Presented live from headquarters in Doha; delivered crisis coverage on air under pressure • Created digital content and social engagement campaigns to expand story impact
Al Jazeera EnglishPresenter
Nov. 2005 - Dec. 2011Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia• Original launch team presenter for AJE, anchoring daily live newscasts across global time zones • Interviewed world leaders for “Talk to Al Jazeera” and hosted breaking news specials • Reported on US elections, Beijing Olympics, and exclusive coverage inside Myanmar • Produced and presented the investigative documentary Imelda and Me
CNN International, London & Hong KongAnchor
Jan. 2000 - Jan. 2005• Anchored daily live news and field special coverage from India and East Timor • Hosted weekly magazine program “Inside Asia” spotlighting regional issues • Delivered calm, clear reporting during political transitions and emergency events
BBC World ServicePresenter
Oct. 1998 - Jun. 2000London, United Kingdom• Launched “The World Today” East Asia edition for BBC World Service
BBCPresenter
Jan. 1998 - Jun. 2000• Anchored live news bulletins and pre-recorded current affairs shows
CNN InternationalAnchor
Jan. 1995 - Jan. 1998
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