I’m a Bosnian born visual artist, photographer, and researcher whose work bridges art, documentary photography, and cultural and media studies. My interdisciplinary practice explores themes of identity, memory, trauma, and resilience, particularly in relation to post-conflict societies and diasporic experience.

I have over 30 years’ experience working in television, and joined UA92 in 2024. I have directed programmes for major broadcasters, including sport, music and observational documentary.  I have produced investigative current affairs films for ITV1’s ‘Tonight’, Channel 4’s ‘Dispatches’ and BBC1’s ‘Panorama’.  As a Series Producer, I have worked on high-profile programmes, including 24hrs in A&E for Channel 4.  My passion for developing the future generation of content creators has led me to become a media industry mentor, as well as delivering training courses and documentary masterclasses.   As part of the Media Team, I am committed to sharing his extensive knowledge and experience with students at UA92.

I hold teaching and applied practice qualifications, and I lead a team of ambitious, hard-working and knowledgeable staff members. 

I’m keen to ensure UA92 students are provided with a holistic array of supports and experiences which will serve them well now and in their future endeavours.

I bring my HE teaching, research and applied practice experiences to UA92 to; inform, guide and enhance an inclusive student experience.

Moreover, I’m keen to ensure the curriculum is informed and underpinned by contemporary research which is brought to life through suitable pedagogical practices.  

My background is in international news and video journalism. Some important moments of coverage include the Russia-Ukraine war, the US and UK elections, and holding politicians to account across parliaments. As a presenter, I have interviewed talent on the pink carpet and hosted a tour of the Big Brother House, and as a writer, my stories have featured in many of the UK and US national publications. I enjoy exploring social issues and forms of power with UA92’s Media students.

As a Media Lecturer at UA92, I bring nearly two decades of international expertise to the classroom with experience of covering major news stories and producing sports programs focusing on football, boxing, and motorsport. My work as a self-shooting director and producer has taken me around the globe, resulting in award-winning documentaries. I have also contributed to various projects including films, commercials, music videos, and documentaries. I’m passionate about amplifying the voices and experiences of underrepresented individuals, bringing their stories to light through compelling visual narratives. In my role as an educator, I am dedicated to nurturing technically proficient, journalistically confident, and independent students who possess curiosity and critical thinking skills. Outside of work, I maintain an adventurous spirit and enjoy participating in competitive 5-a-side football matches.

I’m an experienced television news producer with a dynamic background at top news organisations like Sky News and Al Jazeera English, where I crafted compelling news reports, scripts, and visual segments. I’ve supported high-profile political media at the House of Commons with the Rt Hon Diane Abbott MP and fine-tuned her media monitoring expertise at the Cabinet Office. With additional production experience at the BBC, I bring a rich skill set in storytelling, guest booking, and strategic content, making me a versatile asset in journalism education.

With more than 30 years’ experience in journalism and broadcasting, I joined UA92 in 2020. I presented a daily show for CNN out of Atlanta from 1994-2002 and was a presenter/reporter for BBC Sport for the next 15 years, covering such major events as the Olympics, World Cup, Commonwealth Games, Wimbledon, the Ryder Cup and the Augusta Masters. I’m a Salfordian born and bred, and I’m now able to share a wealth of knowledge with students across a variety of journalism and media and communications courses.