MANAHIL HAJRAH

CREATIVE MEDIA SPECIALIST

Working across graphic design, digital content, social media management, and video production. My portfolio spans documentaries, music videos, short film, client campaigns, and visual branding, united by a focus on purposeful communication and meaningful audience engagement.

CREATIVE PERSPECTIVE

Media is more than a tool for communication— it is one of the most powerful forces shaping how people understand and engage with the world around them.

This belief continues to shape my work, and I value research, strong collaboration, attention to detail, and continuous improvement. The strongest ideas emerge through feedback and a willingness to evolve alongside changing audiences, technologies, and creative practices.

As information becomes more abundant and increasingly difficult to navigate, I am drawn to communication that values authenticity and informed storytelling. The content people encounter can influence perspectives, decisions, and even the values carried across generations— including those introduced to younger audiences from an early age. For that reason, I believe creativity should be supported by critical thinking, responsible use of technology, and a commitment to preserving human insight and originality. While emerging tools such as artificial intelligence (AI) offer valuable opportunities for learning, efficiency, and innovation, I see them as tools that should enhance creative thinking rather than replace it.

At the same time, impact is not limited to issue-based communication. While raising awareness around social and environmental challenges remains essential, I am equally interested in the power of light-hearted stories, subtle symbolism, and culturally relevant narratives to encourage reflection, empathy, and positive change. I am particularly interested in the long-term impact of media and how it can also work towards a sustainable future.

Together, these projects reflect the values, perspectives, and experiences that continuously shape my work.

COMMUNICATION IN PRACTICE | INTERNSHIP AT PRESS NETWORK OF PAKISTAN (PNP)

Duration: July 2025 – August 2025.

Position: Journalism & Multimedia Intern.

Location: Islamabad, Pakistan.

Areas of Work:

• Media Monitoring.
• Fact-Checking & Information Verification.
• Editorial & Opinion Writing.
• Professional Correspondence.
• Ethical Reporting & Journalism Practices.
• Press Clipping & Content Categorization.
• Multimedia Content Production.
• Research & Content Development.

Key Projects and Learning Experiences:

• Explored ethical reporting principles through the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) Global Charter.
• Conducted fact-checking assignments focused on evaluating the accuracy and credibility of information.
• Produced editorial and opinion-based written content, including a published letter to the editor.
• Developed professional communication skills through formal correspondence and media-related writing tasks.
• Participated in print and electronic media monitoring, analyzing news coverage, editorial priorities, and content presentation.
• Contributed to press clipping and content categorization projects involving newspapers and television news broadcasts.
• Produced “Our Pakistan,” a reflective multimedia project exploring national identity, public responsibility, and civic engagement.
• Collaborated on research-based group assignments addressing contemporary social and development-related issues.

Reflection: This internship strengthened my understanding of how information is researched, verified, and communicated responsibly. Through journalism, fact-checking, media monitoring, and multimedia production, I gained practical insight into the relationship between communication, public awareness, and informed decision-making. The experience reinforced the importance of accuracy, ethical responsibility, and critical thinking in an increasingly complex information environment.

EXPERIENCES & RECOGNITION