Ramisa Fairooz Rob
Dhaka
Summary
Geopolitical Insights Editor at The Daily Star with expertise in audience engagement and investigative journalism. Authored high-impact articles on Gaza, achieving 1.6 million monthly views. Utilized advanced research methodologies to refine content strategy and support student movements advocating for Palestinian sovereignty and self-determination
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Geopolitical Insights Editor
The Daily Star
Dhaka
08.2023 - Current
- Cover global news with a focus on the genocide in Gaza, Israel's apartheid regime and US foreign policy every week. Generate interviews with diplomats, experts, and victims. Collaborate with journalists in Gaza and the West Bank to increase Palestine advocacy.
- Independently perform munition analysis and fact-check civilian casualty to write analytical articles with maximum impact for the Palestine cause. Create and edit multimedia content on YouTube to engage a wider audience.
- Oversee all articles related to the Middle East, and edit an average of 20 articles per day related to foreign affairs.
- Manage junior members' social media outreach to encourage student movements that highlight and expand Bangladesh's solidarity with Palestine.
- Strategize the growth of the Geopolitical Insights page through networking and events. Host workshops with departments of international relations in universities across Bangladesh to increase readership. The Geopolitical Insights page currently has an average of 1.6 million viewers a month since its launch in 2023.
- Manage costs of production, control the monthly budget, and introduce productive usage of AI to transition into a subscription business model.
Head of Research
The Daily Star
Dhaka
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Researched and authored special stories, including a series on Bangladesh’s power deal with Adani Group.
- Monitored and assisted reporting across four beats: human rights, energy sector, financial crimes, and diplomacy.
- Edited front-page print stories to ensure clarity and adherence to publication standards.
- Coordinated content-planning strategy with news desk and delivered daily briefings to Editor-in-Chief.
- Conducted competitor and SWOT analysis to support marketing and business development initiatives.
- Led digital journalism efforts, managing newsletters, quizzes, and SEO strategies to boost audience engagement.
Freelance News Editor
NBC News
New York
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Covered the landmarking efforts by historian Eric K. Washington, since October 2021, in conjunction with Jelani Cobb. Wrote a 1,200-word award-winning feature for NBCBLK that led the New York City Council to landmark Colored School No. 4.
- Attended press conferences in the White House and edited interviews and news reports.
Investigative Reporter
ABC News
New York
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Conducted interviews and produced daily analytical reports for news writers on high-profile political projects including Hunter Biden-Burisma controversy and Donald Trump’s impeachment.
- Compiled on-field reporting into breaking news scripts for 2020 U.S. Elections coverage.
- Assisted in writing scripts for international news and national mass shootings for World News Tonight with David Muir.
Investigative Reporter
Brian Ross Investigates, Law & Crime Network
New York
12.2018 - 10.2019
- Produced single-camera videos for a weekly on-air show. Organized guest appearances and managed studio calendars and deadlines.
- Researched local and national crimes for documentary features and provided insights.
- Conducted interviews to assist courtroom reporters in gathering essential information.
- Wrote and edited special interest articles alongside Emmy-winning journalists.
- Managed social media platforms to enhance engagement and visibility.
Education
Master of Science - Journalism
Columbia University
New York05-2022
Bachelor of Arts - History
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Ann Arbor, MI05-2019
Skills
- Fluent in English, Bengali, Urdu, and Hindi
- Research methodologies
- Audience engagement
- Networking skills
- Digital journalism
- Surveillance detection
- Security systems
- Technical surveillance
- Investigative techniques
- Intelligence analysis
- Social media management
- Data analysis
- Project management
- Search engine optimization
Timeline
Geopolitical Insights Editor
The Daily Star
08.2023 - Current
Head of Research
The Daily Star
05.2022 - 08.2023
Freelance News Editor
NBC News
01.2022 - 07.2022
Investigative Reporter
ABC News
08.2019 - 02.2020
Investigative Reporter
Brian Ross Investigates, Law & Crime Network
12.2018 - 10.2019
Master of Science - Journalism
Columbia University
Bachelor of Arts - History
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
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