MOHAMED ABDI
Manchester
Summary
NCTJ-qualified journalist currently contributing across broadcast and digital production at ITV Granada Reports. Experienced in live bulletin environments, breaking news, contributor handling and multi-platform storytelling. Demonstrates strong editorial judgement, compliance awareness and the ability to operate calmly under pressure. Proven track record of generating original story ideas and delivering output that reflects the diversity of the North West.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Trainee Production Journalist
ITV GRANADA REPORTS
Manchester
10.2025 - Current
- Contribute to GMB opts and lunch bulletin production, assisting with running orders, scripting and editing.
- Cut U-lays and SOTs and prepare compliant scripts to exact durations for transmission.
- Operate within live newsroom workflows, responding quickly to breaking stories.
- Apply Ofcom Code and ITV Legal & Compliance guidance in all output.
- Conducted sensitive case study interview for grooming gang inquiry with duty of care and editorial judgement.
- Contributing to digital output.
- Produce digital-first video and social content to extend broadcast reach.
- Generate original ideas reflecting underrepresented voices across the North West.
- Covered major regional events, including live coverage of Ricky Hatton's funeral.
- Conducted interviews with local figures and community members to gather diverse perspectives for reports.
- Maintained an organised database of news contacts and sources to facilitate timely information retrieval.
- Participated in editorial meetings, contributing ideas for segment topics and story angles.
- Monitored news feeds and social media for breaking news and relevant developments in the region.
- Interviewed sources, contacts and leads to gather information for stories.
- Researched topics and checked facts to maintain high standard of journalistic integrity.
Journalism Researcher
BBC World Service
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Researched, scripted and edited content for Sports World, Sports Hour and Stumped in line with BBC Editorial Guidelines.
Wimbledon 2024
BBC Sport
01.2024
- Logged live matches in real time for instant replay and analysis.
Talent & Guest Liaison
BBC Paris Olympics (Salford)
01.2024
- Coordinated on-air talent in live studio environment.
Team GB Homecoming
TBI Media / NEP
01.2024
- Supported live outside broadcast operations.
Education
MA - Media Law, Public Affairs, News Reporting, Digital Journalism, Production Journalism
Multi-Media Journalism
BA (Hons) -
Media Production
Skills
- Media central
- MoJo
- Premier pro
- Final Cut Pro
- Social publishing tools
- Analytics
- SEO optimisation
- Strong organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise multiple stories
- Confident contributor sourcing
- Interviewing
- Commitment to diversity
- Equity
- Inclusion in storytelling
Timeline
Trainee Production Journalist
ITV GRANADA REPORTS
10.2025 - Current
Journalism Researcher
BBC World Service
01.2024 - 01.2025
Wimbledon 2024
BBC Sport
01.2024
Talent & Guest Liaison
BBC Paris Olympics (Salford)
01.2024
Team GB Homecoming
TBI Media / NEP
01.2024
MA - Media Law, Public Affairs, News Reporting, Digital Journalism, Production Journalism
Multi-Media Journalism
BA (Hons) -
Media Production