Sameen Amin
About Sameen Amin
Sameen Amin is a Deputy Editor of Video at The New York Times, with over a decade of experience in television and digital media. An Emmy award-winning journalist, Amin has worked with various prominent media organizations, showcasing expertise in live broadcasting and a commitment to uncovering unreported stories.
Work at The New York Times
Sameen Amin has held multiple roles at The New York Times, starting as a Senior Producer from 2017 to 2021. During this time, she contributed to various projects, ensuring high-quality content delivery. Following this role, she served as Supervising Producer for one year, from 2021 to 2022. Currently, she is the Deputy Editor for Video, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she oversees video production and guides teams in executing projects that meet the publication's standards.
Previous Experience in Media
Before joining The New York Times, Sameen Amin worked at several prominent media organizations. She was a Senior Producer at Fusion Media Network for one year in 2016-2017. Prior to that, she served as Acting Senior Producer at Al Jazeera Media Network for four months in 2013. Her experience also includes three years as a Field Producer for 'America Tonight' at Al Jazeera America from 2013 to 2016, and roles at Al Jazeera Media Network as Producer and Deputy Programme Editor from 2012 to 2012. Additionally, she worked at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation/CBC News Network as a Rundown Producer and Associate Producer from 2006 to 2010.
Education and Expertise
Sameen Amin earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism with a broadcast specialization from Ryerson University, studying from 2003 to 2007. She is also pursuing a degree in Multi-Media Journalism at Bournemouth University, which she began in 2006. Her educational background complements her over a decade of experience in television and digital media, where she specializes in crafting both long and short form video stories.
Technical Skills and Achievements
Sameen Amin possesses technical expertise in live broadcasting, having experience in taking news shows live-to-air from the control room. She has guided teams to execute ambitious projects under tight deadlines, demonstrating her leadership in high-pressure environments. Her work has been recognized with an Emmy award, highlighting her commitment to excellence in journalism. She is dedicated to exposing injustice and telling unreported stories through her work.