Pouya Azizi Farsani
LONDON,BRENTFORD
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in communication, editorial work, and strategic storytelling. Demonstrates strong managerial skills and mentoring abilities, effectively guiding teams to success. Proficient in presentation designing and interview techniques, enhancing organisational impact through clear and compelling narratives.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2008
2008
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior News Editor, Presenter, Correspondent
VOLANT MEDIA IRAN INTERNATIONAL TV
London, City of London
2018.04 - 2026.02
- Oversaw production of live and pre-recorded programmes from inception to air, ensuring high-quality content delivery.
- Managed editorial teams, guiding presenters and contributors in shaping stories with distinct angles while maintaining accuracy and integrity.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance daily coverage, fostering innovative and enterprising reporting.
- Leadership & Team Management: Served as team leader, assigning tasks, coaching and mentoring team members, and reporting on performance to senior management.
- Content Creation & Production: Wrote, produced, and edited news, feature stories, and programming for radio/TV broadcasts, web, and social media platforms.
- Live Production Management: Acted as line producer during live programs, managing story timing, sequence, and overall broadcast flow.
- Interviewing & Research: Conducted in-depth interviews and prepared written summaries for integration into assigned stories.
- Bilingual Content Adaptation: Translated and adapted English-language content into native target language; versioned native-language content into fluent English for broader distribution.
- Program Development: Contributed to the ideation, development, and execution of regular and special radio/TV programs, as well as web and social media sections.
- On-Air Talent: Voiced scripts and material during broadcasts, including content prepared by colleagues.
- Audio/Video Editing: Performed fine editing of recorded material and contributed production elements (sound design, mixing, visuals) to ensure high-quality broadcast and digital content.
- Editorial Oversight: Reviewed, edited, and approved copy and content prepared by others for broadcast and publication.
- Multimedia Reporting: Served as videographer/reporter and anchor/program host when assigned, delivering on-camera and on-air presentations.
- Technical Operations: Operated broadcast equipment and performed related technical functions as required.
- Digital Asset Management: Logged assets, performed data entry, and managed workflows within VOA’s digital asset management system.
- Collaboration & Initiative: Worked effectively independently or in teams, supported colleagues’ tasks, and proposed improvements to policies and workflows.
- Standards & Productivity: Consistently met VOA standards for quality, productivity, and deadlines.
- Language Proficiency: Native-level fluency in target language (written and spoken) with deep cultural and regional knowledge; demonstrated ability to adapt complex stories between English and target language under tight deadlines.
- Specialized Expertise: Applied formal education and specialized knowledge in relevant fields to enhance content quality and journalistic output
NEWS EDITOR IN CHIEF - PERSIAN SECTION
FREEDOM TV
STOCKHOLM
2016.03 - 2017.06
- News editor in chief.
NEWS EDITOR IN CHIEF - PERSIAN SECTION
NEWROZ TV
STOCKHOLM
2014.03 - 2015.03
- News editor in chief.
JOURNALIST
RADIO ZAMANEH, ROOZONLINE, TABLEU MAGAZINE, HAYJAR NEWS
NE, US, SE
2011.03 - 2015.03
- Journalist in politics, human rights, in Iran and Middle East.
JOURNALIST & ADMINISTRATIONAL MANAGER
DAAL MAGAZINE quarterly
TEHRAN, IR
2008.04 - 2009.02
- Journalist & administrational manager.
JOURNALIST
GOHARAN MAGAZINE quarterly
TEHRAN, IR
2007.03 - 2007.08
- Journalist, literature and culture section.
JOURNALIST
NAFEH MAGAZINE, MONTHLY
TEHRAN, IRAN
2006.02 - 2007.04
- Journalist, literature and culture section.
JOURNALIST
HONARMAND MAGAZINE, TEHRAN
TEHRAN
2005.05 - 2005.11
- Journalist, poetry section.
JOURNALIST
KARNAMEH
TEH
2004.10 - 2005.03
- Journalist in poetry section.
Education
BA - Accounting Management
Tehran University
TEHRANSkills
- Communication
- Editorial
- Mentoring
- Managerial skills
- Presentation designing
- Interview technique
- Strategic storytelling
Languages
English - Intermediate
Persian - Native
Italian - Intermediate
Accomplishments
honorary citizen of Genova in Italy for defending Human right
Books
Kiss mark Falling - poem collection
Nihil - poem collection
Woundeath’s in Exile- poem collection
12- translated Alexander Block
Swallowing The Scorpion With Hot Venom - poem collection
Twenty Love Poems And A Song Of Despair - Translated Pablo Neruda
The Captain’s Verses - Translated Pablo Neruda