Abdullah Walizada
Torrejon De Ardoz
Summary
Skilled reporter with experience in investigative journalism, breaking news coverage, and multimedia storytelling. Strong ability to develop sources, conduct insightful interviews, and deliver clear, concise reports under tight deadlines. Proven capability in digital reporting tools fosters compelling online presence. Contributions to past teams have resulted in increased audience engagement and award-winning content.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Reporter
Etilaatroz NewsPaper
Washington D.C
10.2022 - 01.2024
- Company Overview: Afghanistan
- In 1390 solar year, this newspaper obtained its license from the Ministry of Information and Culture of Afghanistan Etilaatroz covers politics, security, governance, economy, society, culture, health, sports and technology in a free, independent, impartial and critical manner
- The Etilaatroz newspaper is committed to reflect the voice of all Afghan citizens
- The aim of this newspaper is to provide accurate, documented, balanced and unbiased information to its audience
- The focus area of information on Democracy Day is human rights, peace, rule of law, good governance, anti-corruption, transitional justice, women and youth
- The contents of high-quality information newspaper in the form of news, report, analysis, translation, dialogue and multimedia reports are made available to its audience through the website and accounts of this newspaper in social networks
- All the online contents of the daily information daily are available for free all over the world
- At the same time, the contents of the Etilaatroz newspaper are also published on the accounts of this newspaper on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Telegram and YouTube
- The Etilaatroz newspaper provides its financial resources from publishing advertisements, selling and subscribing to the newspaper and cooperating with similar institutions
- Website: www.etilaatroz.com Email: info@etilaatroz.com My Articles Links: https://www.etilaatroz.com/author/abdullahwalizada/
- Afghanistan
- In 1390 solar year, this newspaper obtained its license from the Ministry of Information and Culture of Afghanistan Etilaatroz covers politics, security, governance, economy, society, culture, health, sports and technology in a free, independent, impartial and critical manner
- The Etilaatroz newspaper is committed to reflect the voice of all Afghan citizens
- The aim of this newspaper is to provide accurate, documented, balanced and unbiased information to its audience
- The focus area of information on Democracy Day is human rights, peace, rule of law, good governance, anti-corruption, transitional justice, women and youth
- The contents of high-quality information newspaper in the form of news, report, analysis, translation, dialogue and multimedia reports are made available to its audience through the website and accounts of this newspaper in social networks
- All the online contents of the daily information daily are available for free all over the world
- At the same time, the contents of the Etilaatroz newspaper are also published on the accounts of this newspaper on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Telegram and YouTube
- The Etilaatroz newspaper provides its financial resources from publishing advertisements, selling and subscribing to the newspaper and cooperating with similar institutions
- Website: www.etilaatroz.com Email: info@etilaatroz.com My Articles Links: https://www.etilaatroz.com/author/abdullahwalizada/
Freelance Reporter in the field of Security Reporter
Radio Bustan
Parwan
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Company Overview: Bustan network was funded by Bustan Global Company
- Radio Bustan was mostly active in investigative Reports
- It was available all over Afghanistan
- In this radio, I used to prepare investigative reports
- Bustan network was funded by Bustan Global Company
- Radio Bustan was mostly active in investigative Reports
- It was available all over Afghanistan
- In this radio, I used to prepare investigative reports
Senior Press Advisor & Communications Officer
Government Ministry for Disaster Management& Wildlife Conservation Society
Kabul
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Providing press consultancy for the Minister of State for Disaster Management.
- Writing and editing the Minister's statements for press conferences.
- Writing and editing the ministry's announcements.
- Drafting the ministry's political statements.
- Producing visual documentation of the ministry's achievements.
- Organizing press conferences and coordinating with journalists.
- Participating in television programs as the spokesperson for the Ministry of State for Disaster Management.
- Arranging exclusive press interviews for the minister.
- Coordinating between the Wildlife Conservation Organization and the Ministry of State for Disaster Management.
- Supervising the media activities of the ministry's press office.
- Coordinating with local media in Afghanistan’s provinces during the Minister’s visit.
Political Reporter
Tolo news (Moby Group)
Wazir Akbar Khan
09.2021 - 10.2021
- Company Overview: TOLOnews is Afghanistan's First 24-Hours News, Current Affairs, Business, Regional & World news Television Network
- Whether it’s breaking the news, providing in-depth reports or inspiring discussion among Afghanistan’s political leaders, TOLOnews has captured the attention of a nation who want fast, credible and reliable information as it happens, on the ground
- Afghanistan’s first 24-hour news and current affairs channel serves Afghans’ growing appetite for the most up to date news, both domestic and international, across broadcast, online and social media platforms
- In Afghanistan, TOLOnews often breaks stories that lead regional and international headlines
- More importantly, it is reaching Afghans in remote provinces as well as connecting those in the global diaspora
- Boasting the largest newsroom in the country, TOLOnews’ 100 plus news professionals lead the development of the Afghan media industry, which was nonexistent less than a decade ago
- TOLOnews broadcasts in Dari and Pashto, and is available via the internet and social media in English, Dari and Pashto
- Website: www.tolonews.com Tel: +93 711 998 080 My Reports Links: https://tolonews.com/search?search=Abdullah%2Bwalizada
- TOLOnews is Afghanistan's First 24-Hours News, Current Affairs, Business, Regional & World news Television Network
- Whether it’s breaking the news, providing in-depth reports or inspiring discussion among Afghanistan’s political leaders, TOLOnews has captured the attention of a nation who want fast, credible and reliable information as it happens, on the ground
- Afghanistan’s first 24-hour news and current affairs channel serves Afghans’ growing appetite for the most up to date news, both domestic and international, across broadcast, online and social media platforms
- In Afghanistan, TOLOnews often breaks stories that lead regional and international headlines
- More importantly, it is reaching Afghans in remote provinces as well as connecting those in the global diaspora
- Boasting the largest newsroom in the country, TOLOnews’ 100 plus news professionals lead the development of the Afghan media industry, which was nonexistent less than a decade ago
- TOLOnews broadcasts in Dari and Pashto, and is available via the internet and social media in English, Dari and Pashto
- Website: www.tolonews.com Tel: +93 711 998 080 My Reports Links: https://tolonews.com/search?search=Abdullah%2Bwalizada
Political Reporter
KMCSC
Charikar City
12.2018 - 12.2020
- Company Overview: It was a collection of media and civil institutions
- Three local radio stations, one civil society organization and two research institutes were operating under the umbrella of KMCSC
- Radio Kahkashan, Radio Khurasan, later! Radio Dunya were among the audio media of this network
- It was a collection of media and civil institutions
- Three local radio stations, one civil society organization and two research institutes were operating under the umbrella of KMCSC
- Radio Kahkashan, Radio Khurasan, later! Radio Dunya were among the audio media of this network
Political Reporter
Dunya Radio
Charikar City
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Company Overview: - Dunya Radio was the first and most popular media in the northern provinces of Kabul
- This radio had news services every hour
- Two news series were broadcast every 24 hours on Radio Dunya
- Social, political, human rights, philosophical and poetic programs were also broadcasted on Dunya Radio
- I worked in this Radio as a Political and Human rights Reporter
- Radio Dunya was a free media and did not rely on any support from the government
- - Dunya Radio was the first and most popular media in the northern provinces of Kabul
- This radio had news services every hour
- Two news series were broadcast every 24 hours on Radio Dunya
- Social, political, human rights, philosophical and poetic programs were also broadcasted on Dunya Radio
- I worked in this Radio as a Political and Human rights Reporter
- Radio Dunya was a free media and did not rely on any support from the government
Education
Supporting Exiled Afghan Journalists in Pakistan -
11.2023
Space for freedom Afghanistan -
06.2023
Journalism - Radio-Television Department
Parwan University
12.2019
Media for Electoral Integrity -
09.2019
Investigative Journalism Training -
07.2019
Participating in the of Election -
02.2019
Essential Of Journalism Course -
07.2017
Baccalaureate -
Zokor Chenaki High School
12.2015
Skills
- Managemant Skills
- Investigative reporting
- Breaking news
- Articulate communication skills
- Source management
- Copywriting
- Personal interview strength
- Team Worker
- Photography
- Videography
- Excellent communication
- Multimedia journalism
- Research skills
- Analytical mindset
Training
- Essential Of Journalism Course, 07/13/17
- Participating in the Election, 02/06/19
- Investigative Journalism Training, 07/08/19
- Media for Electoral Integrity, 09/16/19
- Space for freedom Afghanistan, 09/28/22, 06/27/23
- Supporting Exiled Afghan Journalists in Pakistan, 08/16/23, 11/16/23
Languages
Persian
First Language
English
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Spanish
Beginner (A1)
A1
Urdu
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Work Portfolio
- https://www.etilaatroz.com/author/abdullahwalizada/
- https://tolonews.com/search?search=Abdullah+walizada
- https://fb.watch/mx-lAzYhis/?mibextid=KPDiXm
- https://fb.watch/mx-mDbViDy/?mibextid=KPDiXm
- https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ariananews.af%2Fzerbena-idps-economic-situation-discussed%2F&psig=AOvVaw2g0ZWnCkWm-vr7vQm1EBDo&ust=1692635754069000&source=images&cd=vfe&opi=89978449&ved=2ahUKEwjOto7Y1euAAxUWsCcCHRSdDF0Qr4kDegQIARBk
- https://youtu.be/LpdVBTBgpO0
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ldf7R6quHv8&pp=ygUd2LnYqNiv2KfZhNmE2Ycg2YjZhNuM2LLYp9iv2Yc%3D
- https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DfE68QD56EYI&psig=AOvVaw1SvyGHbhlwuEuXUOni3TIZ&ust=1692635685830000&source=images&cd=vfe&opi=89978449&ved=0CBEQjhxqFwoTCJCxnrzV64ADFQAAAAAdAAAAABAJ
Timeline
Reporter
Etilaatroz NewsPaper
10.2022 - 01.2024
Political Reporter
Tolo news (Moby Group)
09.2021 - 10.2021
Freelance Reporter in the field of Security Reporter
Radio Bustan
06.2021 - 08.2022
Senior Press Advisor & Communications Officer
Government Ministry for Disaster Management& Wildlife Conservation Society
04.2021 - 12.2021
Political Reporter
KMCSC
12.2018 - 12.2020
Political Reporter
Dunya Radio
01.2016 - 12.2018
Supporting Exiled Afghan Journalists in Pakistan -
Space for freedom Afghanistan -
Journalism - Radio-Television Department
Parwan University
Media for Electoral Integrity -
Investigative Journalism Training -
Participating in the of Election -
Essential Of Journalism Course -
Baccalaureate -
Zokor Chenaki High School
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