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Kurdish Speaking Freelance Journalists

paydesk has 31 reporters who speak Kurdish. Our journalists can do broadcast reports, as well as printed media and photography. Our top correspondents who speak Kurdish are Panah Farhadbahman and Mahmood M.amin. Use our journalist directory to find an Kurdish speaking member to work for you.

Journalists Who Speak Kurdish



Panah Farhadbahman

London, United Kingdom
Panah Farhadbahman is a journalist based in London, United Kingdom.
Languages
Azerbaijani German English
+3
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+10
Skills
Politics Arts & Books War Reporter
+18

Mahmood M.Amin

Halabja, Iraq
Mahmood ahmed m.amin, producer, director, and report preparation expert. More than seven years of experience working for the media. I am ready to work in the form of contracts and parts in Kurdistan region and surrounding
Languages
English Kurdish
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast) Documentaries
+5
Skills
Arts & Books Film & Theatre Media Training
+5

Diyar Jamal

Sulaymaniyah, Iraq
I am an experienced media professional with over 15 years of experience in television reporting and documentary production. I have worked with numerous local and international news outlets, covering a wide range of topics from politics to entertainment. My work has been recognized with several Read moreawards, including the [I won the first year of the Iraqi Human Rights Competition] and [I have an award for best reporter in war-torn areas in].
Languages
Kurdish
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast) Documentaries
Skills
Politics

Halan Akoiy

Erbil, Iraq
I'm a journalist based in Erbil, Iraq. I have covered the IS war with hundreds of International news agencies since 2016. 
I have also worked on producing many ducomentaries for VOA, France1, ARTE, BBC...etc
Languages
Arabic English Persian (Farsi)
+3
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Vox Pop Documentaries
+6
Skills
Climate Change Breaking News Finance
+7

Majd Helobi

Erbil, Iraq
Majd Helobi is a Fixer based in Erbil, Iraq.
Good at Building and developing networks
I work as a specialist in the Middle East. Acts of violence and phenomena of civil wars raging in the region (ISIS and the extremist and non-extremist Islamic groups) where I have language skills that help to Read moretransmit information and cooperate with journalists, researchers, and writers from all over the world.  my work is focused on organizing logistical issues (coordination) and everything the journalist needs from the latest information to exclusive photos, and news.
I work on migration studies, human migration flows, and the development of methods by human smugglers and their causes and effects.  methods found throughout the Middle East to Europe and sometimes internal migration
I work in Iraq, Kurdistan, Yemen, and Libya. Syria. Lebanon
During my years of experience, I have developed working skills in managing projects and organizations and even presenting war crimes investigations as well as classic broad political analysis, and to this day my strong and continuous logistical role allows me to solve complex cases. It is difficult for a normal person to solve.
 self-control and controlling emotions, anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior
Languages
Arabic English Kurdish
Services
Fixing Journalism
Skills
Research Breaking News Politics
+3

Memet Faruk Aksakal

Gaziantep, Turkey
Memet Faruk Aksakal is a seasoned freelance journalist, fixer, and researcher with a career spanning over two decades since 1999. Based in Istanbul, he has operated extensively across Turkey, Syria, and Iraq, providing in-depth coverage and research on a variety of subjects. A polyglot, Aksakal is Read morefluent in Kurdish, Turkish, English, German, and Persian, and possesses a basic understanding of Arabic, which has been instrumental in his reporting, especially on the Syrian conflict since its escalation in 2011.

Aksakal's expertise in journalism is recognized by major TV channels and production companies from the USA, Canada, Western Europe, Asia, and Australia, for whom he has produced content ranging from news to documentaries. His adaptability and knowledge have made him a valuable asset in the media industry, particularly in coordinating and facilitating international news coverage and documentary filmmaking.

His recent endeavors include on-the-ground reporting of the devastating February 2023 earthquake in Turkey, where his contributions were featured on platforms such as Al-Jazeera Balkans, Voice of America (VOA), and Swedish SVT. Aksakal continues to be a sought-after collaborator for news stories, research, and documentary projects, leveraging his linguistic skills and regional expertise to deliver compelling narratives and insightful analysis.
Languages
Arabic Azerbaijani German
+4
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast) Vox Pop
+14
Skills
Cultural Fact Checking Politics
+7

Alemayehu Sori

Minneapolis, United States of America
ALEMAYEHU SORI is a journalist based in Minneapolis, United States of America.
Languages
Avestan Amharic Aragonese
+113
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+5
Skills
Fact Checking Current Affairs

Fatih Güven

Bursa, Turkey
Fatih Güven is a journalist based in Bursa, Turkey. 
  Okulunu bitirdikten sonra uzun bir süre kamera arkası işlerde çalıştı, farklı projelerde yer aldı. Şimdilerde ise freelance gaztecilik ile uğraşmakta sosyal medyalara editörlük yaparak haber düzenlemeleri yapıyor.
   İşini titizlikle yürüten Read morebi yapı ve disiplinle bu yolda emin adımlarla ilerlemekte.
Languages
English Kurdish Turkish
Services
Interview (Video / Broadcast) News Gathering Research
+4
Skills
Travel Current Affairs War Reporter
+15

Mohammed Azad Majeed

Sulaymaniyah, Iraq
Mohammed Azad majeed is a Vdeo journalist based in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq.
studied geology science from university of sulaimaneih 2013
worked with Waarmedia 5 years , Videography and Video Editor
work with goethe institute iraq by freelance ,Videographer and Video editor
worked for reuters by Read morefreelance ,Video Producer and Videographer
work for VOA kurdish service by freelance , Videographer and Video Editor
Languages
English Kurdish
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast) Documentaries
+8
Skills
Breaking News Fact Checking

Rosa Parto

Amsterdam, Netherlands
Rosa Parto is a journalist and documentary filmmaker based in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
My education:
Production design,
Nederlands Filmacademie, Amsterdam
Theater and cinema scene design
University of the Arts Tehran, markaz, Iran
Languages
English Persian (Farsi) Hebrew
+2
Services
Journalism

Soran Khateri

Erbil, Iraq
Soran Khateri is a journalist based in Erbil, Iraq.
Languages
English Persian (Farsi) Kurdish
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast) Documentaries
+6
Skills
Breaking News Film & Theatre Fact Checking
+1

Rojan Mamo

Diyarbakır, Turkey
Rojan Mamo is a journalist based in Diyarbakır, Turkey. He graduated from Akdeniz University, Faculty of Communication, Department of Journalism. He worked as the Editor-in-Chief of Internasyonalhaber.com and acted as the internet opinion coordinator of Aktüel.net. In 2022, she published her first Read morenovel, "Bringing the Dictator". He became a deputy candidate from Ankara 2nd region in the 27th term 2018 elections.
Languages
Kurdish Turkish
Services
Interview (Video / Broadcast) Documentaries News Gathering
+9
Skills
Politics Social Training
+5

Kenneth R. Rosen

Bayrut, Lebanon
Kenneth R. Rosen is a journalist based between Lebanon, Iraq and the United States of America.
Languages
Arabic Kurdish
Services
Feature Stories Risk Analysis Research
+4
Skills
Risk Analysis Fact Checking War Reporter
+5

Dindar Karataş

Eskişehir, Turkey
Dindar Karataş is a journalist based in Eskişehir, Turkey.
Languages
Kurdish
Services
Interview (Video / Broadcast) News Gathering Feature Stories
+8
Skills
Fact Checking Social Training
+7

Ada Şeko

İstanbul, Turkey
Ada Şeko is a journalist.
Languages
English Kurdish Russian
+1
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast) News Gathering
+6
Skills
Fact Checking Breaking News Arts & Books

Mahmut Bozarslan

Diyarbakır, Turkey
Mahmut Bozarslan is a journalist based in Diyarbakır, Turkey.

I worked particularly in East and Southeast of Turkey but especially in Norhern Iraq . During this time, I followed almost all terrorist incidents in the region and I made very successful stories. Because of my Kurdish language skill Read moreI went to Northern Iraq and made stories many times. After about 2 years of experience with newspapers, I began to work in television. In this area, I especially focused on police court news. I have personally witnessed many operation and events, in the region which is concerning agenda of Turkey and world.
For example, capturing of Şemdin Sakık , second man of PKK, and judicial process, Yüksekova gang judicial process, operations against Turkish Hezbollah, the attack to Diyarbakır police chief Gaffar Okkan and subsequent developments after attack, operations against KCK, which is top organization of PKK, unsolved murder investigations etc. I sometimes work as a cameraman during this process.
I did broadcasts or phone connections to inform general public for many stories. Finally, I followed the ‘Güneş Operation’ against PKK, on Zap valley, where was operation done. Because of knowing English very well I was a source of information referenced by the foreign press frequently. The fastest ‘breaking news’ came out from courthouse of Diyarbakir during my shift. I did numerous private stories as well. Time out of police and judiciary stories, I did a lot of stories from Dicle University. I have done so many live broadcasts and phone connections for NTV and its affiliated organizations. I also joined broadcasts on BBC World channel. My many writings about science and literature, published in many national magazines. I also worked for AFP (text and video service), AP (photo service). Since 2015 I write articles on situations in Iraq, Syria and Turkey for Al Monitor. I also write stories for Voice of America.
Languages
English Kurdish Turkish
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+15
Skills
Technology Business Food & Drink
+14

Zozan Yasar

Westminster, United Kingdom
Zozan Yasar is a journalist based in United Kingdom.
Languages
English Kurdish Turkish
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast) Feature Stories
+6
Skills
Current Affairs Research Fact Checking
+2

Zack Baddorf

New York, United States of America
I'm a journalist and filmmaker with more than 15 years of experience producing award-winning stories in more than 30 countries, including Syria, Ukraine, Afghanistan, Pakistan, the West Bank, Kashmir, and Iraq, as well as rebel-held territory in Sri Lanka and Burma.

I've reported for Al Jazeera Read moreEnglish, Newsweek, VICE, RYOT, NPR, BBC, CBS, AP, the Wall Street Journal, Seattle Times, and other international publications in video, radio, photo, and print formats.

Most recently, I spent a year working as a civilian videographer for the U.S. special forces command in Afghanistan. At rural, remote bases, I captured video of U.S. special forces and Afghan security forces.

I also work as an adjunct professor at New York University and New York Film Academy teaching public relations and broadcast journalism. I've got a master of fine arts degree in documentary studies, a master of arts degree in international relations, another master’s in public relations and a bachelor's in journalism.
Languages
German Greek English
+80
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+12
Skills
Business Current Affairs Natural Disasters
+7

Rabia Çetin

Istanbul, Turkey
Rabia Çetin is a journalist based in Istanbul, Turkey.
Languages
Kurdish Turkish
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast) News Gathering
+3
Skills
Fact Checking

Yunus Aslan

Diyarbakır, Turkey
Yunus Aslan is a journalist based in Diyarbakır, Turkey.
Languages
Kurdish
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+12
Skills
Investigative Reporting Arts & Books Research
+15

Orhan Erkılıç

Gaziantep, Turkey
Orhan Erkılıç is a journalist based in Gaziantep, Turkey.
Languages
Kurdish Turkish
Services
Drone Footage Interview Journalism
Skills
War Reporter

Hiwa Osman

Erbil, Iraq
Hiwa Osman is an award-winning Iraqi Kurdish journalist and commentator. He served as media advisor to President Jalal Talabani between 2005 & 2008. He is a leading commentator and analyst on on the politics and media of Kurdistan and Iraq. He is often quoted by the media about Iraq and Kurdistan. Read moreHe worked as reporter and producer for the BBC. He was also the country director for the Institute for War and Peace Reporting in Iraq
Languages
Arabic English Kurdish
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+11
Skills
Fact Checking
Book

Ali Arkady

Baghdad, Iraq
Ali Arkardy is a photographer and photojournalist from Khanaqin, Iraq, located in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq near the Iranian border. A gradate of the Fine Arts Institution in Khanaqin, Ali has been working as a photographer since 2006 and currently is focusing on photo stories about Iraqis Read moreinjured and disabled during war. He is mentored by VII photographer

Ali’s photographs have been published in international and Iraq media and shown in more than a dozen exhibits in Iraq, Dubai, Georgia, and Germany. 2012 my story about a wounded soldier, the first prize on Iraq, and published in the cnn website and 2013 worked Subject for gettyimages abut 10 years after the U.S. invasion of Baghdad, His photo essay, “Daily Labor of Sulaimanyah, Iraq” appeared at the 2012 Festival for Georgia and was featured on the CNN International and PhotoAid web sites. In 2011, he was the bronze medial recipient at the Annual Festival in Hamburg, sponsored by the Arab Union of Photographers in Europe. 2014 was chosen in Noon-Nikon Masterclasss

Ali also is a photography and an assistant media training instructor with Metrography’s Training Centre, located in Sulaimanyah, Iraq. In addition to editorial work, Ali completes corporate and commercial photography and videography assignments for international and national companies and NGOs and relief organizations, such as the United Nations, UNHCR, Mercy Corps, IREX, and International Relief Development (IRD).

He is a member of the Federation of Iraq Photographers; Federation of Germany; and Organization Photographers, Iraq.
Languages
Arabic English Kurdish
Services
Photography
Book

Hakim Shammo

Mosul, Iraq
Hakim Shammo is a journalist based in Mosul, Iraq.
Languages
English Kurdish
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+7
Skills
War Reporter Medical Music
+11
Book

Zan Yar

Paris, France
ZanYar is a professional Videographer, photographer and film editor, based in Paris, France.
https://www.instagram.com/zanyar_omrani/
Languages
English Persian (Farsi) French
+1
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast) Documentaries
+12
Skills
Finance Entertainment & Celebrity Investigative Reporting
+25
Book
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