PRODUCING
Here are examples of episodes where I worked as a Producer in an editorial and booking capacity. It was my job to pitch stories, find interviewees, vet & pre-interview guests, coordinate logistics for Skype and studio guests, and essentially act as the liaison between the guest and the show.
What does hosting Miss World mean for India today?
News of Miss World returning to India has rekindled memories of the competition’s tumultuous history in the country, when in 1996, violent protests were fuelled over a fear that encompassed both western cultural imperialism as well as threats to the dignity of Indian women.
How is Taiwan’s #MeToo changing attitudes on sexual harassment?
Sparked by a Netflix drama about a sexual harassment scandal, Taiwan’s ongoing wave of #MeToo accusations has forced society to confront issues of sexism and how it treats abuse victims who make their cases public.
What’s next for Pakistan’s political chaos?
The dramatic arrest of Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan has resulted in protests and rioting with thousands arrested and at least 10 people killed in the turmoil.
Is Russia trying to win the war in Ukraine by weaponising winter?
As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine enters its tenth month and winter sets in, Ukrainians are bracing themselves for a long season without heat and water. For months, Russia has been targeting Ukraine’s power plants and pipelines through repeated aerial bombardments.
What does Israel’s new government mean for Palestinians?
In November 2022, Israeli citizens voted in their fifth parliamentary election in less than four years and ushered in the country’s most far-right government ever elected. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is back in the role for a sixth term after securing an alliance between his Likud party and ultranationalist and ultraorthodox parties.
Is an AI arms race underway?
The role of artificial intelligence has long been debated in military communities. But as recent leapfrog advancements in technology have garnered headlines about the effects on how we live, work and create, consideration of the role of AI in warfare has also gained urgency with some declaring this the era of the AI arms race.
Sudan: How are civilians impacted by the ongoing conflict?
It’s been more than ten days since warring generals in Sudan tipped the already struggling country into a new level of chaos and uncertainty. The escalating violence between military forces has left hundreds of civilians dead, thousands injured and countless others trapped or displaced.
Plastics treaty: Will the developing world be heard?
What will it take to make a Global Plastics Treaty that is effective for all? NGOs are taking issue with the UN for giving a limited presence to key voices, particularly those from developing nations, at upcoming negotiations for a treaty on ending plastic pollution.
Can a rise of leftist leaders bring real change to Latin America?
Earlier this month Chile swore in a new president, former student protest leader, Gabriel Boric. The 36-year-old’s inauguration is being seen as part of a new pink tide sweeping across Latin America as more and more leftist politicians come into power.