Asef Hamidi

Al Jazeera Media Network

Bio

Assef Hamidi is a Palestinian journalist currently serving as the News Director at Al Jazeera Channel. Over his extensive career, he has held various key positions, including news producer, supervisor, and editor-in-chief. He previously worked as Editor-in-Chief at Abu Dhabi TV and reported from conflict zones such as Afghanistan, Iraq, Palestine, Iran, Lebanon, South Africa, and the Philippines. He also led the news division at the Palestinian Broadcasting Corporation from its inception and served as a correspondent for several international radio stations. Hamidi has authored academically accredited media books, including Radio and Television Journalism, The Field Guide for TV Correspondents, and Writing for Picture.

Experience

- 13 years at Al Jazeera Network working as News Supervisor, Editing Director, and News Director. - 5 years as Editor-in-Chief at Abu Dhabi Channel. - 5 years as a TV Reporter for several television channels and radios like Dubai TV and Abu Dhabi Radio.

Education

Bachelor's in Journalism and Media Studies