Sayed Ahmed Hassan Stoor
London,United Kingdom
Summary
An accomplished News Desk Producer with a strong background in journalism and international relations, specialising in Middle Eastern politics, Islam, conflict, and development. With extensive experience in media coordination and cultural advisory roles at the Ministry of Defence, adept at leading cultural briefings and facilitating refugee integration across UK military camps. Fluent in English, Pashto, Dari, and Urdu.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
6035
6035
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Newsdesk Producer
Volant Media UK Ltd
03.2022 - 05.2025
- Attend morning meetings to brief on bulletin stories and update correspondent availability throughout the day.
- Assigned correspondents to different topics daily and communicated with them to ensure their hit time came up on the air on time.
- Work closely with MCR to ensure correspondents' details are accurate and confirmed.
- Coordinate with the Guest Producer to ensure guest details and call times are correctly entered into the MCR system.
- Liaise with the planning team on PKG or Aslive segments to propose coverage to the output or team leader
- Send the Prospect a daily morning update on the company’s key events from the previous day
- Participate in a meeting with Iran International TV (IITV) Newsdesk Producer. Update the Prospect with tomorrow's deployments.
- Upload social media videos via WhatsApp, ensure inclusion in the bulletin, and propose them for team coverage.
- Assign correspondents to record SOTs at shift end, prepare or upload them with intros and name straps for the night shift
- Booking the guests for the Talk Shows and also for the News bulletins.
Culture Adviser
Ministry of Defence
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Conducted cultural orientation for Afghan refugees in 16 military camps across the UK.
- Provided in-depth guidance on UK culture awareness, such as housing, education, neighbourhoods, and lifestyle, to help Afghan refugees integrate into their new environment.
- Facilitated discussions to address concerns and questions from refugees about UK societal norms and daily living.
- Collaborated with military site commanders to address any concerns within the camps, facilitating discussions during meetings with Afghan refugees.
- Attended town hall meetings with the Colonel and community members to provide insights on the role of Culture Advisor and promote understanding of cultural integration efforts.
- Participated in weekly online meetings with senior Home Bank officials to provide feedback on the weekly plan led by the Deputy Commander of Home Bank.
- If any Afghan refugees refuse a housing offer provided by the military, I will assist in persuading them to accept the offer by utilizing my skills.
- Dealing with a domestic violence case that occurred in the camps. I was involved with the police as well as the victim, ensuring that she received the support provided by the military within the camp.
- Discussed with a new Afghan refugee in the shora the importance of respecting his wife, highlighting her equal rights in the UK and legal consequences of abuse
- Attend 16 military camps to explain new announcement about Afghan Relocation Program (ARP).
Police Liaison Officer
Ministry of Interior for Media and Public Affairs Department
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Maintained daily contact with all 34 Regional Police Commanders and Provincial Commanders to organize events on behalf of the Afghan National Police (ANP).
- Daily liaison between the Media Department and Chiefs of Police ensuring ANP Leadership messages were disseminated to provincial level.
- Collected reports to create daily press releases for ANP operations all around Afghanistan.
- Coordinated MOI media engagement with the International Special Assistance Force, National Directorate of Security, Ministry of Defence, Coalition forces and other strategic allies.
- Collected data to prepare statements for our media spokesman and supported the media database.
- Liaised with the National Police Operations Coordination Centre to receive updated reports, while being closely involved in media planning and strategic communications.
- Communicated urgent messages from the Regional Commanders and Chiefs of Police to the Deputy Minister and Minister himself through the Director of Media's department.
Volunteer Interpreter
Salusbury World
03.2024 - 05.2025
- I interacted with a number of asylum seekers, child abuse, domestic violence has been victim who needed professional translation to ensure accurate communication between client's advisers.
- I am understanding the cultural backgrounds, beliefs, and norms of asylum seekers, refugees to ensure effective communication and build trust.
- I uphold ethical standards and maintain confidentiality while working in sensitive legal and immigration contexts.
- Fluency in multiple languages, such as Dari, Pashto and Urdu, to facilitate communication between domestic abuse survivors and support services or legal professionals helped me to understand the victim's story.
- I can provide emotional, and crisis support to victims and survivors in distressing situations to ensure their safety.
Education
Business Finance Level 3 Diploma -
MSc - Middle East in Global Politics: Islam, Conflict and Development
University of Birkbeck
09.2020 - 01.2021
BA (Hons) - Politics and International Relations
University of Greenwich
09.2016 - 01.2019
Honorary certificate -
Ministry of Interior
Certificate in Journalism - Journalism
Minister of Interior Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan Skills
- Fluent in English, Pashto, Dari, Urdu
- Networking and Interpersonal
- Oral and Written Communication
- Liaising Skills
- Flexible and Proactive approach
- Ability to work under pressure
- Planning and Organisational
- Ability to Under Pressure
Project( DEFAW)
High-profile guest debates and exclusive televised discussions, 03/29/24, Achieved 100% Success in organizing high-profile guest debates and exclusive televised discussions, such as the 'Defenders of Equality, Freedom, and Advancement for Women' (DEFAW).
Timeline
Volunteer Interpreter
Salusbury World
03.2024 - 05.2025
Newsdesk Producer
Volant Media UK Ltd
03.2022 - 05.2025
Culture Adviser
Ministry of Defence
09.2021 - 02.2022
MSc - Middle East in Global Politics: Islam, Conflict and Development
University of Birkbeck
09.2020 - 01.2021
BA (Hons) - Politics and International Relations
University of Greenwich
09.2016 - 01.2019
Police Liaison Officer
Ministry of Interior for Media and Public Affairs Department
01.2007 - 01.2010
Business Finance Level 3 Diploma -
Honorary certificate -
Ministry of Interior
Certificate in Journalism - Journalism
Minister of Interior Afghanistan
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