Toghrul Jafarov

Toghrul Jafarov -; - PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Highly professional and talented media and communication specialist with seven years of experience in the media and television industry. Experienced in researching and writing show scripts, columns and analytical essays. Possess excellent leadership, analytical, communication, time management, team-working and presentation skills. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Owner and Critical Writer 10/2017-Present “Mediasfer” YouTube Channel/Blog • • • • • Self-produce blogs and YouTube videos about the media and communication industry Shoot and edit video footage to attain consistent, refined and informative videos Research trends, news and communication theories, all while keeping date in the arts/media industry Expand the views and prospects on the role of TV and media Editor-in-Chief 09/2014-08/2017 Azerbaijan Republic Broadcaster (ARB) TV Group • • • • • Planned and managed all daily operations of the PR and Communications Department Developed ideas for content and oversaw content production Managed all aspects of editorial work and peer review Worked closely with different news websites in the country Hired, coached, and supervised editorial team of four Editor/Co-Creator of “MediaRadar” and “Medialine” TV Programs 09/2015-08/2017 Azerbaijan Republic Broadcaster (ARB) TV Group • • • • Developed ideas and sources for the TV programs Researched topics and potential guests for the program Oversaw the camera, lighting, design, and sound crew members in order to produce a polished final product Managed all aspects of the project from pre-production to post-production Scriptwriter of “Zarafatsiz” TV Show Space TV Channel • • • • • • Developed and researched ideas for original show scripts Created an initial framework, or treatment, for screenplays Wrote and adapted a story into a script Met with film executives to pitch screenplays and ideas Weaved together visual elements in scenes with plot and dialogue Worked with producers and directors to edit and adjust the script as needed 02/2014-08/2014 Toghrul Jafarov -; - Editor/Producer of “Achig Sohbet” TV Show 08/2013-02/2014 ANS TV Channel • • • • Supervised and managed pre-production and post-production processes of final edits and voiceovers Oversaw the camera, lighting, design, and sound crew members in order to produce a polished final product Coordinated guests, audiences, location and shooting Collaborated with video editors and producers to refine final edits Editor/Coordinator of “Group No1” TV Show 11/2012-08/2013 ATV TV Channel • • • • Collaborated with video editors and producers to refine final edits for live streaming Coordinated location and scouting Coordinated schedule for shooting Supervised and managed all assigned show staff EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING • • • • • • B.A. Television Directing (2010) - Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Arts Broadcast Journalism (2012)- Azerbaian Media Academy “Communication Theory: Bridging Academia and Practice”- online 6-week course authorized by HSE University and offered through Coursera “Media Ethics and Governance”- online 4-week course authorized by University of Amsterdam and offered through Coursera “The Fundamentals of Communication” –online 5-week course offered by EU-EaP Culture and Creativity Program “The Digital Communication” – online 3-week course offered by EU-EaP Culture and Creativity Program VOLUNTEERING/INTERNSHIPS • • • • • March 2018- Present- Volunteer at Nine Network Public Media July 2015-Present- Voluntary writer at www.sim-sim.az and www.olke.az May 2016- Present- Voluntary writer at “Film Fiction” journal April-July 2011- Internship at “ATV” TV Channel November 2009-January 2010- Internship at “Space” TV SKILLS • Adobe Premier; Edius; Microsoft Office Suite, Polyglot (Azerbaijani, Turkish, English)