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What I Do

What Does Ronie Do

REPORTING

Breaking, Investigations, In-depth

As a reporter, I specialize in gathering, verifying, and writing impactful news and feature stories under tight deadlines. My reporting spans a wide range of sectors including:

  • Politics and governance
  • Diplomacy and regional affairs (India-Bangladesh relations)
  • Human rights, minority rights, and religious freedom
  • The Rohingya refugee crisis
  • Garment workers and labor movements
  • Women's and children's rights
  • Crime, corruption, and extremism
Reporting Work

My storytelling is grounded in deep field-level access, trust-based sourcing, and nuanced understanding of the socio-political landscape. I blend this with data analysis and compelling human narratives to spotlight underreported issues—whether it's secret detention centers, crackdowns on dissent, or bans on women’s participation in sports.

Featured in:

BBC World, DW English, CCTV, The Daily Star, New Age

PRODUCING

I produce a wide range of content, from documentary films to daily news reports for TV, online, and social media platforms for reputed organizations including BBC Eye and DW.

I take stories from idea to execution—managing both creative vision and logistical execution. I work closely with global editors, correspondents, and local teams to pitch, research, and deliver high-quality, factual content for international audiences.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Pitching and developing story ideas aligned with international editorial priorities
  • Coordinating field production including interviews, travel logistics, and security assessments
  • Fixing and facilitating access to key sources and locations, especially where foreign crews cannot operate
  • Filming, scripting, and editing content for multi-platform delivery (TV, digital, and social)
  • Investigative coordination, including undercover reporting and open-source verification
Producer Role

Notable Projects:

As Bangladesh Producer for BBC:

  • The fall of Sheikh Hasina's government (2023)
  • Exposé on secret detention centres and enforced disappearances
  • Impact of U.S. aid cuts on marginalized communities

Current Project: Producing a full-length documentary film on the 2024 July protests in collaboration with Boston-based independent filmmaker Gayle Ferraro.

EDITING

Architecting Stories for the Digital Age

I don't just edit words – I engineer experiences. In an era where attention is currency, I shape content that survives the swipe: rigorously accurate for policymakers, irresistibly scrollable for commuters, and algorithm-friendly for platforms. From breaking news scalpels to feature-length symphonies, every edit serves the holy trinity of digital journalism: clarity, engagement, and integrity.

The 10 Commandments of My Editing Philosophy

HEADLINES AS HANDSHAKES

  • Firm, inviting, impossible to ignore
  • From flat to clickable without crossing into clickbait

LIVE BLOGS WITH PULSE

  • Choreograph updates like a DJ mixing urgency and context
  • Embed interactive elements (polls, maps) at natural breakpoints

FEATURES BUILT FOR SCROLLS

  • Chunk longform into "digital chapters" with visual anchors
  • Framing investigative work for TikTok attention spans

EYES WIDE OPEN ON VISUALS

  • Curate images with strict copyright scrutiny and ethical vetting
  • Featured vs. body image strategy tailored to platform specs

MOBILE-FIRST MENTALITY

  • Test every layout on 5-inch screens before desktop
  • Paragraph physics: 1-3 sentences = 1 thumb-scroll

ALGORITHM WHISPERING

  • SEO hooks woven naturally into narratives
  • Searchability balanced with human voice

ENGAGEMENT ENGINEERING

  • Strategic recirculation modules (not random "related stories")
  • Retention tactics: cliffhanger subheds, "read more" triggers

FACTCHECKING AS OXYGEN

  • Triple-verify claims hiding in graphics, captions, and pullquotes
  • Geopolitical landmine radar (especially for Asia coverage)

CROSS-PLATFORM DNA

  • One story, five treatments: Apple News snippets, Twitter threads, newsletter teases
  • CMS templates pre-optimized for multiplatformability

METRICS WITH MORALS

  • Chase engagement rates without sacrificing standards
  • When analytics clash with ethics, ethics always wins
Editing Workspace

My editing workspace - where words meet strategy

Battle-Tested in the Wild

  • Explainer: Transformed 1,500-word political postmortems into 600-word visual explainers (featured images + bulleted takeaways), boosting retention by 40%
  • Breaking News Triages: From the Holey Artisan Attack in Dhaka to Fall of Kabul, I led the coverage from my desks at different reputed organisations.
  • Platform Experiments: Whereever I worked so fair, I always love to experiment the latest storytelling formats to engage audience and make things relative to them.

The Tools I Wield

  • Visual Intelligence: Photoshop/Canva for quick asset edits, TinEye reverse searches
  • Audience Science: Chartbeat, Google & Meta Analytics
  • Future-Proofing: AI-assisted copyright checks, but human-final say

Digital & Social Media Strategy

Strategic, data-informed, & story-driven

As a Digital & Social Media Strategist, I blend editorial thinking with creative execution, turning audience insights into meaningful interactions. My approach isn't about posting more; it's about posting with purpose — optimizing each platform to amplify your message and engage your community.

Social Media Strategy

🎯 Strategy & Leadership

  • Platform-specific planning across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, X, and emerging spaces
  • Building and maintaining agile content calendars aligned with campaigns, events, and audience behaviors
  • Leading collaboration across content creators, designers, editors, marketers, and ad managers
  • Setting KPIs and measuring performance to ensure growth, reach, and engagement targets are met
  • Certified in Meta and YouTube Academy, backed by real-world execution

🧩 Content Innovation & Community Building

  • Creating Reels, TikToks, Threads, Shorts, explainers, and long-form visual features
  • Coordinating influencer collaborations and digital advocacy campaigns
  • Managing social media communities with empathy and intention
  • Driving inclusive storytelling — elevating underrepresented voices and shaping campaigns on elections, climate, gender, and rights
  • Developing cross-platform competitions, polls, and story formats that boost interaction

📊 Data, Campaigns & Optimization

  • Running A/B tests, optimizing creatives, and reporting on key metrics (reach, CTR, retention, conversion)
  • Executing and optimizing paid social campaigns across Meta, YouTube, and LinkedIn
  • Leveraging GA4, Facebook Insights, Twitter Analytics, and UTM tracking to measure and refine performance
  • Tracking trends, watching competitors, and integrating emerging formats into ongoing strategies

🛠️ Tools, Tech & Workflow

  • Social media management via Hootsuite, Emplifi, Buffer, Later, and Meta Suite
  • Visual storytelling using CapCut, InShot, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, Canva, and mobile-first apps
  • Workflow coordination using Asana, Trello, or Notion across creative and marketing teams
  • Experience managing social media budgets, coordinating with clients, and mentoring junior staff

🌍 Inclusive Engagement & Ethical Strategy

  • Championing digital safety and moderation for inclusive, respectful online communities
  • Using social media to inform, educate, and mobilize — not manipulate
  • Advising internal teams on platform best practices and ethical storytelling
  • Representing the brand voice across crises, campaigns, and cause-based conversations

In short: I don’t just manage channels — I help brands and mission-driven teams speak with clarity, build trust, and grow with purpose in the digital world.

Logistics & Production Support

As an experienced multimedia journalist and field producer, I provide end-to-end logistics support for reporting, documentaries, and video production in Bangladesh. Whether you need equipment, crew, or on-ground coordination, I ensure smooth execution for local and international teams.

✅ Comprehensive Support Includes:

  • Camera, Sound & Lighting Gear – High-grade equipment tailored to your production needs
  • Crew – Experienced professionals including DOPs, camera operators, sound recordists, and gaffers
  • Drone & Licensed Drone Operator – For stunning aerial visuals with legal clearance
  • Shoot-to-Edit Solutions – On-site edit setup for faster turnaround and real-time content delivery
  • Fixers & Translators – Local experts for smooth navigation, cultural context, and real-time interpretation
  • Transport & Travel – Reliable vehicles, accommodation, and route planning
  • Trip Coordination – From permits to on-ground arrangements, we handle everything so you can focus on the story

📍 Coverage Across Bangladesh

  • Dhaka, Chittagong, Cox’s Bazar, Sundarbans, Rohingya camps, and elsewhere in Bangladesh
  • Political rallies, disaster zones, undercover investigations
  • Corporate, NGO, and documentary projects

Whether you're a news outlet, documentary team, or production house, I streamline logistics so you can focus on storytelling. DM for rates, availability, and project inquiries.

Capacity Building & Team Development

  • Trained and mentored editorial and production teams on:
    • Digital best practices and ethical standards
    • Mobile journalism (MoJo) techniques
    • Audience development strategies
    • Social media verification tools
  • Facilitated newsroom innovation initiatives:
    • Cross-platform storytelling workshops
    • Emerging trends masterclasses
    • Tool-specific training (FactCheck, CrowdTangle, etc.)