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.