Imogen Kimber

Broadcast Journalist - Producer - News Producer

email: i.kimber@btinternet.com
mob: (+972) 545 855 198

Profile

I have worked in all aspects of news and TV production; developing, pitching and seeing ideas through to broadcast, producing full
length features as well as short packages, and working in the field and studio.
With extensive experience in the Middle East, I have in-depth knowledge of the region as well as large network of contacts. Its political
and social dynamics have taught me to produce in challenging environments while maintaining accuracy . This has also given me a
global perspective, ideal for generating original ideas and producing stories which are accessible to diverse audiences.

Skills

Ten years international production experience in factual programmes and news

Treatment and format development
Producing packages for print, radio, television and digital broadcast
Global production coordination
Satellite and fibre transmissions

Work Experience
Current

Broadcast Journalist & News Producer

Freelance - Currently in Israel and the Palestinian Territories
- Produced radio packages for Monocle on Beiruts controversial Souqs, Lebanons dilapidated train network,
the gentrification of Jaffa, a self-sustainable farm in the West Bank and others...
- Live commentary on the third intifada, the state of the Israeli left and an interview with MK Haneen Zoabi

May 14 - August 14 Associate Producer - Listening Post

Al Jazeera English - London
- Produced Newsbytes segment bringing stories about the worlds media. Researched, wrote script for the
presenter, sourced footage and oversaw editing
- Produced Global Village Voices; commentary from around the world on that episodes topics delivered via
skype or self recorded
- Assisted with the episodes main story, the News Divide, including research and finding guests
- Wrote feature on the Lebanese media landscape
April 11 - April 14

Presenter & Producer

Charisma Group - Beirut, Lebanon
Developed, produced and presented the pilot for a 30 minute magazine show showcasing people fighting for
change in Lebanon, from a Hezbollah fighter turned bee keeper to two young men trying to saving Beiruts
heritage
Field Reporter
Wrote, produced and presented short reports on Lebanon, such as Beiruts lack of green space, blind Armenian
Carpenters, the on-going problem of cluster bombs in the South and the little known community of Dom people...

Sept 08 - Jan 10

News Producer
Reuters Global Broadcasting Services Partner (VCSS) - Cairo, Egypt
Supplied production services across the globe to international news channels:
- Monitored and reacted to breaking news and current events on the news wires
- Responded to inquiries offering customers competitive packages
- Booked and coordinated TPOs, lives, SNGs, satellite transmissions, fibres and crews globally
- Coordinated projects using dual path SNGs for global events such as Obama in Cairo, MTV awards, etc...
- Followed up with clients to ensure satisfactory service was provided and billing
- Offered these deadline driven services 24/7

Clips & references available on request

July 07 - May 08

Field Producer
Video Cairo Sat - Cairo, Egypt
Produced clips and interviews for Discovery Channel Canada with Egyptologist Dr. Zahi Hawass, Channel Four
productions, Finland Station and Juniper Productions
Production Assistant - Amr Khaled: The Anti Bin Laden
Video Cairo Sat - Cairo, Egypt
90 minute documentary following the rise of the popular moderate Islamic preacher Amr Khaled aired on PBS
(USA) and Arte Europe. A collaboration between VCS and Antelope Productions (UK), the team following the
televangelist sensation for one year.
- Assisted with content development
- Coordinated overseas shoots in NYC, LA, San Francisco
- Archived tapes; logging, transcribing and filing
- Compiled the budget for the documentary reaching approx. $1 million
Voice Over & News Editor
SweGypt / Kit Digital - Cairo, Egypt
Created 40 - 90 second video clips for distribution to online publications worldwide including the Irish Times and
Bangkok Post, using raw video footage from Associated Press Television (APTN). Clips ranged from breaking
news to culture and human interest.
- Selected time sensitive and topical subjects to fit global clients, it was crucial to pick the top stories of the day
- Wrote scripts, provided voiceovers, oversaw editing and packaging

Jan 07 - July 07

Assistant Editor
Egypt Today, Business Today, Horus - Cairo, Egypt
- Edited current affairs, business and travel magazines focussed on national and regional events
- Produced photo spreads for both magazines, liaising with writers, photographers and graphic designers

Sept 06 - Dec 06

Presenter & News Editor

International Middle East Media Centre - Beit Sahour, Palestinian Territories
Voiced reports, wrote op. eds., edited news briefs and articles for imemc.org and indymedia.org.uk

Development
October 14

Development Producer - Danger Zone: Kabul

Channel News Asia
Researched treatment for a half hour documentary on people in Kabul whose work directly relates to the conflict,
from the first female rapper to news fixers, looking at how they will be affected as the troops leave.

September 14

Development Producer - Paul Hollywood goes East

Renegade Pictures - London
Researched and wrote treatment for a three part, one hour per episode food show based in Cyprus, Egypt and
Jordan and provided subjects, characters, locations, story and itinerary. To be shown on BBC 2.

April 11 - April 14

Development Producer
Charisma Group - Beirut, Lebanon
Developed formats and treatments for magazine shows, talk shows, health shows and documentaries. Worked
with sales department to acquire shows, series, and the rights to adapt formats. Projects included:
- Adapted CBS' '60 Minutes' for the pan Arab broadcaster MBC. Wrote treatment including sample episode with
stories from across the Middle East
- Revamped womens talk show 'Amira, that aims to empower women through profiling successful Arab women
and examining issues that women face in the Gulf with an investigative journalistic approach
- Wrote treatment for a talk show featuring Saudi journalist Badriya al Bishr. Using twitter the audience suggest
topics Badriya debates with experts
- Conceptualised themed channel for the Gulf market; created the grid, chose acquisitions and wrote
approximately ten new programs, including on regional health issues and Islamic business

Education

Sept 01 - June 04

Languages

BA. (Hons) in Politics and Philosophy - University of Wales

Political philosophy, governance theory and international relations
Conversational Arabic & French

Clips & references available on request