Usama Zahid - Truth. Perspective. Impact.

About

A career built on the record.

I am a journalist, news professional, and storyteller with experience in digital and broadcast media. My work focuses on reporting current affairs, politics, international developments, and stories that matter to people beyond the headlines.

Over the years, I have worked across different media platforms, gaining experience in reporting, news gathering, field journalism, interviewing, editorial research, and digital storytelling. My journey in journalism has allowed me to work with diverse news organizations and cover stories from both local and international perspectives.

I believe journalism is more than simply delivering information. It is about asking the right questions, verifying facts, understanding context, and presenting stories in a way that helps audiences make sense of a rapidly changing world.

My professional journey has included work with SNN News, where I served as Managing Director, Al Jazeera, where I worked as a Reporter, and News One and Voice News, where I worked as a Program Anchor, developing my experience as a journalist, editorial leader, and media professional.

Today, I continue to explore new forms of journalism and digital storytelling, with a particular interest in international affairs, emerging developments, and underreported stories.

My goal is simple: to tell meaningful stories, report responsibly, and keep learning with every story I cover.

Professional Journey

Career timeline

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Program Anchor — News One

At News One, I worked as a Program Anchor, developing experience in broadcast journalism, news presentation, interviews, and live/current-affairs programming, with a focus on current affairs, political developments, and important national events across Pakistan.

The role helped me strengthen my on-camera communication, editorial judgment, and ability to present complex and fast-moving stories in a clear and engaging way for television and digital audiences.

Reporter — Al Jazeera

As a Reporter at Al Jazeera, I contribute to the organization’s news coverage, focusing on important political, social, and current affairs developments across Pakistan and the region.

My role involves reporting on breaking news, covering significant events, gathering information from multiple sources, conducting interviews, and developing accurate and engaging stories for a broad audience. This experience has strengthened my skills in professional journalism, field reporting, digital news coverage, and international affairs.

Managing Director — SNN News

As Managing Director at SNN News, I oversee the organization’s editorial direction and news operations, with a focus on developments across South and Southeast Asia.

My role involves guiding editorial strategy, overseeing coverage of major regional developments, managing newsroom operations, and ensuring accurate, timely reporting for an international audience. This experience has strengthened my leadership in cross-border journalism, editorial management, and international affairs.

Program Anchor — Voice News

At Voice News, I worked as a program anchor, developing experience in broadcast journalism, news presentation, interviews, and live/current-affairs programming.

The role helped me strengthen my on-camera communication, editorial judgment, and ability to present complex and fast-moving stories in a clear and engaging way.