Salman Siddiqui

Salman Siddiqui is an experienced journalist based in Berlin, Germany.

As an experienced English news/content editor, writer, and podcaster, he has over a decade of experience in the journalism industry. He lived and worked in various countries including Germany, Turkey, Cyprus, Qatar, Pakistan and Kuwait, allowing him to deeply understand different cultures and international events.

Currently, he works in Berlin as a freelance Editor for the English service at Deutsche Welle (DW). He's also produced a 25-episode-long podcast show for a separate American firm, showcasing his abilities in multimedia content production and audience engagement.

His expertise in news writing, socia media, data analysis/analytics, video editing, search engine optimization (SEO), and content writing, combined with his skills in Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premier Pro, Flourish, and SQL makes him an asset to any newsroom or media organization. 

He has interviewed several prominent personalities such as Composer Yanni, British artist Damien Hirst, British politician Philip Hammond, Master Chef Gordon Ramsay, Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami, WWE superstar wrestler R-Truth, the late fashion icon L’Wren Scott, Qatar Airways CEO Al-Baker, ex-Afghan president Karzai, ex-Tunisian president Dr. Moncef, CPJ chief Joel Simon, etc. 

He also investigated human rights abuses such as the recruitment of migrant workers for Qatari companies etc.

He's native in English and Urdu, with elementary proficiency in Punjabi, Turkish, and Arabic. Additionally, he's currently learning German.

He has an MA in Global Creative and Cultural Industries from SOAS, University of London.

Overall, his experience, skills, and passion for journalism makes him a strong candidate for roles such as Analyst, Reporter, News Writer, Story Editor, Multimedia Content Producer, Subeditor, Content Writer, Social Media Coordinator, SEO Specialist, Community Manager, Content Editor.