Natasha Ghoneim

About

Globally experienced, energetic, driven television & multimedia news journalist with 28 years of experience on-air reporting breaking news, politics, revolutions, war, humanitarian & natural disasters, social justice, human & civil rights, environmental, climate change, investigations, features, and sports. Frequently broke stories with exclusive interviews. Excellent storytelling skills, a keen eye for showcasing the human side of events, and a passion for sharing information that informs and enlightens. Reported on Syria, South Sudan, Darfur, Rohingya, Israel, West Bank, Gaza, Egypt, and Iraq conflicts. Broadcasted from South Korea Winter Olympics, 2022 World Cup, US elections, and other political, business, and culture stories on five continents. Interview prominent newsmakers and people affected by events. Proven record of distilling complicated topics into clear and compelling stories in fast-paced, high-risk, and competitive situations. Use high standards of journalistic ethics, quality, accuracy, and impartiality.Qualifications * 28+ years leading international, multimedia news journalism at Al Jazeera English, NY1-TV & Blouin News, and KNBC-TV. * Wrote, produced, & delivered news for live broadcasts & recorded shows for 24-hour news network across five continents. * Produced & hosted Talk to Al Jazeera in the Field programs, including rape as a weapon of war in South Sudan, the children of the sugar cane fields of Mexico, child marriage in Jordan & the epidemic of domestic violence in Iraq. * Pioneered solo producing, reporting & shooting of news stories & live reports on location via mobile phone at Al Jazeera. * Co-created & hosted an online free mobile journalism course for the Al Jazeera Media Institute. * Reported on impactful stories leveraging understanding of local & federal governments, revolution, disasters, human & civil rights, social justice, underserved communities, and issues affecting women & children. * Master of Science MS, Journalism, Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism