2018 - 2025
Multimedia Production Specialist
Voice of America, News Center – Washington, DC
- Produce global multimedia content (radio, TV, digital) for an audience of 350+ million in nearly 50 languages.
- Diagnosed and repaired faulty XLR cables, saving the agency over $8,000 and improving operational reliability.
- Install and maintain AV systems, including mixing boards and ENG cameras, both in-studio and on location at the State Department, White House, and U.S. Capitol.
- Manage equipment inventory and logging processes, ensuring full accountability and performance tracking.
- Trained colleagues in HD camera and teleprompter use, elevating team production quality.
- Support field reporting by translating Spanish soundbites to English under tight news deadlines.
2015 - 2018
Line Producer, Floor Director
Voice of America, Kurdish Service – Washington, DC
- Directed live productions by coordinating studio control rooms, Master Control, and satellite feeds.
- Operated live broadcast equipment including switchers, mixers, CGs, and cameras to ensure seamless technical delivery.
- Calibrated and maintained production gear for live and recorded shows.
- Led staff training on Adobe Creative Suite, Dalet Galaxy, and other newsroom tools.
- Served as the go-to technical liaison between editorial, operations, and engineering, resolving complex issues quickly and efficiently.
2012 - 2015
Editor, Camera Operator
Voice of America, Kurdish Service – Washington, DC
- Created openers, bumpers, promos, and interstitials while ensuring broadcast quality met editorial standards.
- Conducted multi-camera interviews with global leaders, including the Prime Minister of Sudan and Presidents of Kurdistan and Iraq.
- Produced visually dynamic packages with motion graphics, VFX, and precise color correction.
- Edited social media videos and tutorials for platforms like Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok.
- Delivered polished content using non-linear editing tools, with emphasis on graphics, lower thirds, and full-screen enhancements.
- Trusted with high-priority projects requiring fast turnaround, creative judgment, and technical precision.