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[QUOTE=Guest;131645]ARIFA GANI SHEIKH
[b]Email [/b]: ganiarifa AT gmail.com - 
Profile
A Journalism and International Studies graduate with experience of reporting and editing in a newspaper. Experience of working independently and as part of a team, an ability to deliver solutions under a high pressure atmosphere and a potential to meet the deadlines. Seeking to utilize existing skills and academic knowledge in a professional atmosphere, with opportunities for ongoing development.
Key Accomplishments
- Was awarded first prize in 2008 for radio production, “Rebuilding Homes” by the BBC World Service Trust.
- Co-directed a short student film, “Lal Chowk”, a documentary film that traced the history of one of Srinagar’s most historical market places.
- Was a student producer of news featuring “2008 land controversy and its effect on tourism”, a short TV news piece. A project organised in Kashmir University, by BBC World Service Trust.
- Was the student producer for two BBC radio projects on the rehabilitation of people post 2005 earthquake in Kashmir.
- Was a member of the editorial board of student editors of the first student run newspaper of Kashmir University, “The Student Herald.”
 Key Skills
General
- Have been writing news stories on various subjects like health, environment, education and human rights for a regional newspaper in India.
- Experienced in writing research based analytical and statistical and informational articles and features for print media.
- Experienced in sub-editing and proof-reading news stories in daily regional English daily.
- Experienced in new media (online media).
Technical
- MS Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop (Basic), Adobe In design, Gold wave audio editor.
- Good communication and listening skills and ability to explain complex ideas.
- Self-motivated with good organizational skills and time management skills.
  
Education
MA International Studies (Diplomacy and statecraft)
- University of Birmingham (Sept 2009 – Dec 2010)
[b]- Result [/b]: 2:1
[b]- Final year project [/b]: India Pakistan Summit failure.
[b]- Extras [/b]: Ethics of terrorism and Political violence, Asia Pacific Security 
MA Journalism and Mass Communications
- University of Kashmir (May 2007 – May 2009)
[b]- Result [/b]: 1st Grade
[b]- Final Year Project [/b]: Media Coverage of the Amaranth land crisis in Kashmir
[b]- Extras [/b]: Internship with the online section of Hindustan Times and Rising Kashmir (newspapers), journalism workshops with BBC world service
BSc Chemistry and Botany
- University of Kashmir (April 2004 – April 2007)
[b]- Result [/b]: 1st Grade
Higher Secondary School Certificate (= A-Levels)
Rani Bagh Higher Secondary School, Anantnag, Kashmir (Jan 2003)
Work Experience
Reporter
Kashmir Times
 Kashmirtimes.com
 (June 2008 – July 2009) 
[b]- Location [/b]: Srinagar, J&K, India
[b]- Duties included [/b]: Reporting and Sub editing. Producing news reports and features on various local issues concerning Human rights, Health, Education, Environment and women affairs. The job required excellent communication skills to build rapport with various official and unofficial sources along with problem solving skills. Good time management skills were required in order to meet deadlines.
Student Intern
Hindustan Times
 Hindustantimes.com
 (February 2009)
[b]- Location [/b]: New Delhi, India
- Three weeks internship which involved working with the online section of Hindustan times, one of the world’s largest circulated English language dailies. The work experience involved reporting and sub editing and monitoring news feeds from various agencies and sources. The job profile also involved updating the website and blogs.
Student Intern
Rising Kashmir 
 Risingkashmir.com
 (December 2007-Feb 2008)
[b]- Location [/b]: Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India 
- Worked in the Newsroom as an intern covering various events and human interest stories.
 
 Other Skills
[b]Workshop [/b]:
- Attended a 3 day workshop on communication with the differently personnel and alternative communication held by the Ali Yavar Jung institute of Hearing Handicapped, Mumbai at Kashmir University in June-July 2007. 
- Attended a 3 day BBC Hostile environment and basic safety course held at the University of Kashmir in October 2008.
- Attended a 5 day BBC workshop on social reporting held in University of Kashmir.
- Attended a 10 day video production workshop held at the Educational Multimedia research centre at the University of Kashmir in January 2008. 
[b]Languages [/b]: English, Hindi, Urdu, Kashmiri
Hobbies & Interests
I like to participate in voluntary activities whenever possible like helping with charity work, taking part in different exercises organised by the local Red Cross. I also have a keen interest in current affairs especially related to the environment, economics and international politics. I like to explore places and understand different cultures through travel. In fact this was one of the reasons for studying abroad. I have visited many places in India and England.[/QUOTE]

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