Saima Mohsin

Presenter, Speaker, Host, Filmmaker | KathyGannonLegacy Award Recipient | PatronPalace for Life Foundation

London, England, United Kingdom

About

Radio & television Presenter interviewing global leaders & celebrities. Correspondent in 28 countries reporting & filming documentaries. Travel enthusiast & Top Soprano. Speaker, Host, Mentor & Media trainer. Patron Palace for Life Foundation (CPFC) Kathy Gannon Legacy Award : “Saima Mohsin is an extraordinary journalist whose career embodies resilience, courage, and an unyielding commitment to truth.”“Her fight for justice for journalists who are injured on the job is an inspiration” Reported on the world’s biggest stories for networks in UK USA & Asia including BBC ITV CNN PBS & Channel4. Led & managed a Bureau. Channel launch team at Dawn News and Editor of a flagship show. Producer/Director films & docs on Brazil, Pakistan, UK. Injured on assignment in Jerusalem in 2014 & made first ever film on ITV on hidden disabilities 2.8million viewers, 18.3% audience share. Mentor & Media Training - get in touch if you need advice or support. Consultant/Advisor. Work on projects nationally & internationally. X/Twitter @SaimaMohsin 240k followers Facebook 200k followers Instagram 10k followers

Experience

  • Sky News (5 yrs 4 mos)
    • Sky News Today with Saima Mohsin
      Dec 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 8 mos

      *Leading on the day coverage with a dedicated team *Covering Politics, Economy, Sport & Social issues. *Digital journalism - explainers and reporting. *Deciding on guests & experts *Championing diversity on screen and in newsroom *Mentoring journalists and correspondents

    • News Anchor and Correspondent
      Apr 2021 - Dec 2023 · 2 yrs 9 mos

      *Anchoring/presenting fast paced breaking news on Britain’s Best News Channel. *Presenting Newshour, Sky News Tonight & Business Live shows *Presenter Sky News Daily Podcast *Presenter Climate Show *Correspondent reporting on global breaking news

  • Patron at Palace for Life Foundation
    Jan 2017 - Present · 9 yrs 7 mos

    *Advisor on Public Relations & Community Liaison *Consulting on diversity & inclusion *Conceptualising new initiatives *Developing ideas for outreach *Mentoring young people *Leading and directing Premier League Enterprise project *Preparations and planning for Premier League Enterprise Events *Public speaking training *Planning & Filming a campaign

  • Media Specialist at L'Oréal
    Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Training teams from across Europe in communications Working on media communications Media training Strategy and public relations development

  • Presenter at ITV
    Feb 2021 - Sep 2022 · 1 yr 8 mos

    First ever ITVTonight on Hidden/Invisible Disabilities drawing 2.8 million viewers and 18% share. Based on my own experience after an injury on assignment & meeting people across the UK living with an invisible disability. The second most watched show on the channel after Emmerdale. I beat the chaser! “A strong showing for a Tonight in August - and especially up against the Olympics” *Presented a follow up a year later due to huge response.

  • Event Host at UN Environment Programme
    Apr 2021 - Jun 2021 · 3 mos

    UNEP Generation Restoration campaign Working with multiple teams in 3 countries Introducing Celebrities and World Leaders