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Journalist and Senior Digital Producer, CGTN America
Washington, D.C., United States
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Award-winning journalist, photographer, videographer & editor based in Washington, D.C. As a senior producer, Omar has a proven track record of creating highly viral content, producing and presenting on-air & digital packages, and writing in-depth articles. Omar is a highly skilled video editor and on-screen presenter who can write, shoot, and edit his own packages in the field or studio. Mr. Elwafaii currently leads a team of highly skilled journalists and producers at a major international news agency in Washington, D.C.
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Nov. 16, 2024
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CGTN America
CGTN America is the Washington, D.C.-based news bureau of China Global Television Network (CGTN), which is a state-run international media organization under China Central Television (CCTV). Established in 2012, CGTN America is part of a global network that includes production centers in Beijing, Nairobi, and London. It produces news content for CGTN’s 24-hour English-language channel, which is broadcast in over 100 countries, including the U.S. The bureau focuses on Americas-centered reports, documentaries, and analysis, emphasizing objective reporting and cross-cultural communication. It distributes content through TV broadcasts, digital platforms, and social media, targeting English-speaking audiences. CGTN America collaborates with its teams in Nairobi and Beijing to provide continuous news coverage on various topics, including politics, business, and culture. The organization aims to promote China's perspective internationally while engaging with a global audience.
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Founded: 2012