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10 Things
I wish someone had told me
when I joined BBC
17 April 2018
Maryam Ghanbarzadeh - Growth Editor - Near East Hub, BBC World
I joined BBC in 2008:
Who am I?
I studied journalism in Iran and worked for major news agencies there
Radio
& Online
PTV Digital
I was a senior broadcast journalist
when I left BBC Persian. Before
that I was their leading digital video
producer and YouTube Editor
DigitalDigiHub Near East Hub
Digihub and BBC Africa gave me
opportunities to strengthen my
digital skills and stand out in a big
pool of digital journalists
I am now Near East Growth
Editor, working with 5
language services in our
region to help them improve
their digital performance
Maryam Ghanbarzadeh - Growth Editor- Near East Hub, BBC World
Depending on what platform I am working on (Radio, TV,
Online, Social media, Chat apps, etc.), I use different sets
of skills, but there are 10 learning points that have always
helped me to thrive and be the best version of myself!
someone unforgettable for many :)
Maryam Ghanbarzadeh - Growth Editor- Near East Hub, BBC World
1. Don’t wait to be
noticed
Maryam Ghanbarzadeh - Growth Editor- Near East Hub, BBC World
I wasn’t used to talking about my projects until I noticed that
always there is a search for talent. Sometimes one editor is
looking for someone to take care of a project exactly similar
to what you are already doing.
If you have impressive content or projects you’re
working on , TALK about it
Maryam Ghanbarzadeh - Growth Editor- Near East Hub, BBC World
2. Don’t wait to be
given what you want:
ASKMaryam Ghanbarzadeh - Growth Editor- Near East Hub, BBC World
Believe it or not, your editors have hundreds of tasks to take
care of. If they haven’t offered you that one project that you
passionately want, go to them and ask for it. BUT remember
to explain why you are the best person to do that job.
Maryam Ghanbarzadeh - Growth Editor- Near East Hub, BBC World
3. The rules & boundaries
are NOT the same for
everyone
Maryam Ghanbarzadeh - Growth Editor- Near East Hub, BBC World
There have been times that I did the main part of a project
and someone else was the only person who got the credit. In
short time you might be disappointed, but over the time
everyone will notice who is the main player!
Some people will be oversold as success icons for
whatever reason, some people will be constantly
overlooked. Just move on and be your best...
Maryam Ghanbarzadeh - Growth Editor- Near East Hub, BBC World
4. Be curious
Maryam Ghanbarzadeh - Growth Editor- Near East Hub, BBC World
I used to follow all the rules and do my job the way others have
always been doing, but I was noticed when I started doing things
differently.
Always ask: How can I do THIS better; how can I do
this differently to have better impact?
Maryam Ghanbarzadeh - Growth Editor- Near East Hub, BBC World
5. Ignore negativity;
Avoid Toxic people
Maryam Ghanbarzadeh - Growth Editor- Near East Hub, BBC World
As you try new ways of doing things, you will face people who
want to stop you. They are either scared or intimidated and
arguing with scared or intimidated people will just waste your
valuable time.
Remember: There will always be voices (inside and
outside your head) saying ‘NO,’ ‘You can’t’ or
questioning your initiatives.
Just leave them in their own world
Maryam Ghanbarzadeh - Growth Editor- Near East Hub, BBC World
6. Numbers are
your best friends
Maryam Ghanbarzadeh - Growth Editor- Near East Hub, BBC World
I used to jump on projects whenever I can and just do the labour
work. But when I started as Persian’s YouTube editor, Esra
Dogramaci who was leading YouTube project for BBC World
Service, stopped me and asked: ‘how are you going to define
your success? Where are your numbers to prove that?’
Remember: No one can question good numbers;
identify your main metrics to monitor and keep
tracking them.
Maryam Ghanbarzadeh - Growth Editor- Near East Hub, BBC World
7. Be a Jill of all trades, but
don’t get distracted trying
to master every one
Maryam Ghanbarzadeh - Growth Editor- Near East Hub, BBC World
For a period of time, because I had radio, tv and digital skills (my
unique selling point at the time) I was expected to take care of a
TV project while working on a digital platform. I could do that
and I did, but went home exhausted and over time my brain was
exploding.
Decide what project has your highest priority. This
doesn’t mean you say ‘NO’ to others, it means you
prioritise then take care of the other projects as you
finish your main one.
Maryam Ghanbarzadeh - Growth Editor- Near East Hub, BBC World
8. Find a
mentor
Maryam Ghanbarzadeh - Growth Editor- Near East Hub, BBC World
Find someone you can learn from and someone you
trust.
Think about someone you idolise. Someone you want to be or
someone who had gone through the journey you want to take.
Go to them and explain what you are hoping to learn from them
and ask for guidance.
Maryam Ghanbarzadeh - Growth Editor- Near East Hub, BBC World
9. Ask for help
Maryam Ghanbarzadeh - Growth Editor- Near East Hub, BBC World
No one has answers for everything, but always there is someone
who can answer your question.
Remember: we all need help/support to be the best
version of ourselves.
Maryam Ghanbarzadeh - Growth Editor- Near East Hub, BBC World
10. Don’t be afraid of
failure
Maryam Ghanbarzadeh - Growth Editor- Near East Hub, BBC World
We will be stronger if we turn each unsuccessful
attempt into a lesson to learn.
Failure teaches you
how not to do things
Maryam Ghanbarzadeh - Growth Editor- Near East Hub, BBC World
Good Luck

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10 Things I wish someone had told me when I joined BBC

  • 1. 10 Things I wish someone had told me when I joined BBC 17 April 2018 Maryam Ghanbarzadeh - Growth Editor - Near East Hub, BBC World
  • 2. I joined BBC in 2008: Who am I? I studied journalism in Iran and worked for major news agencies there Radio & Online PTV Digital I was a senior broadcast journalist when I left BBC Persian. Before that I was their leading digital video producer and YouTube Editor DigitalDigiHub Near East Hub Digihub and BBC Africa gave me opportunities to strengthen my digital skills and stand out in a big pool of digital journalists I am now Near East Growth Editor, working with 5 language services in our region to help them improve their digital performance Maryam Ghanbarzadeh - Growth Editor- Near East Hub, BBC World
  • 3. Depending on what platform I am working on (Radio, TV, Online, Social media, Chat apps, etc.), I use different sets of skills, but there are 10 learning points that have always helped me to thrive and be the best version of myself! someone unforgettable for many :) Maryam Ghanbarzadeh - Growth Editor- Near East Hub, BBC World
  • 4. 1. Don’t wait to be noticed Maryam Ghanbarzadeh - Growth Editor- Near East Hub, BBC World
  • 5. I wasn’t used to talking about my projects until I noticed that always there is a search for talent. Sometimes one editor is looking for someone to take care of a project exactly similar to what you are already doing. If you have impressive content or projects you’re working on , TALK about it Maryam Ghanbarzadeh - Growth Editor- Near East Hub, BBC World
  • 6. 2. Don’t wait to be given what you want: ASKMaryam Ghanbarzadeh - Growth Editor- Near East Hub, BBC World
  • 7. Believe it or not, your editors have hundreds of tasks to take care of. If they haven’t offered you that one project that you passionately want, go to them and ask for it. BUT remember to explain why you are the best person to do that job. Maryam Ghanbarzadeh - Growth Editor- Near East Hub, BBC World
  • 8. 3. The rules & boundaries are NOT the same for everyone Maryam Ghanbarzadeh - Growth Editor- Near East Hub, BBC World
  • 9. There have been times that I did the main part of a project and someone else was the only person who got the credit. In short time you might be disappointed, but over the time everyone will notice who is the main player! Some people will be oversold as success icons for whatever reason, some people will be constantly overlooked. Just move on and be your best... Maryam Ghanbarzadeh - Growth Editor- Near East Hub, BBC World
  • 10. 4. Be curious Maryam Ghanbarzadeh - Growth Editor- Near East Hub, BBC World
  • 11. I used to follow all the rules and do my job the way others have always been doing, but I was noticed when I started doing things differently. Always ask: How can I do THIS better; how can I do this differently to have better impact? Maryam Ghanbarzadeh - Growth Editor- Near East Hub, BBC World
  • 12. 5. Ignore negativity; Avoid Toxic people Maryam Ghanbarzadeh - Growth Editor- Near East Hub, BBC World
  • 13. As you try new ways of doing things, you will face people who want to stop you. They are either scared or intimidated and arguing with scared or intimidated people will just waste your valuable time. Remember: There will always be voices (inside and outside your head) saying ‘NO,’ ‘You can’t’ or questioning your initiatives. Just leave them in their own world Maryam Ghanbarzadeh - Growth Editor- Near East Hub, BBC World
  • 14. 6. Numbers are your best friends Maryam Ghanbarzadeh - Growth Editor- Near East Hub, BBC World
  • 15. I used to jump on projects whenever I can and just do the labour work. But when I started as Persian’s YouTube editor, Esra Dogramaci who was leading YouTube project for BBC World Service, stopped me and asked: ‘how are you going to define your success? Where are your numbers to prove that?’ Remember: No one can question good numbers; identify your main metrics to monitor and keep tracking them. Maryam Ghanbarzadeh - Growth Editor- Near East Hub, BBC World
  • 16. 7. Be a Jill of all trades, but don’t get distracted trying to master every one Maryam Ghanbarzadeh - Growth Editor- Near East Hub, BBC World
  • 17. For a period of time, because I had radio, tv and digital skills (my unique selling point at the time) I was expected to take care of a TV project while working on a digital platform. I could do that and I did, but went home exhausted and over time my brain was exploding. Decide what project has your highest priority. This doesn’t mean you say ‘NO’ to others, it means you prioritise then take care of the other projects as you finish your main one. Maryam Ghanbarzadeh - Growth Editor- Near East Hub, BBC World
  • 18. 8. Find a mentor Maryam Ghanbarzadeh - Growth Editor- Near East Hub, BBC World
  • 19. Find someone you can learn from and someone you trust. Think about someone you idolise. Someone you want to be or someone who had gone through the journey you want to take. Go to them and explain what you are hoping to learn from them and ask for guidance. Maryam Ghanbarzadeh - Growth Editor- Near East Hub, BBC World
  • 20. 9. Ask for help Maryam Ghanbarzadeh - Growth Editor- Near East Hub, BBC World
  • 21. No one has answers for everything, but always there is someone who can answer your question. Remember: we all need help/support to be the best version of ourselves. Maryam Ghanbarzadeh - Growth Editor- Near East Hub, BBC World
  • 22. 10. Don’t be afraid of failure Maryam Ghanbarzadeh - Growth Editor- Near East Hub, BBC World
  • 23. We will be stronger if we turn each unsuccessful attempt into a lesson to learn. Failure teaches you how not to do things Maryam Ghanbarzadeh - Growth Editor- Near East Hub, BBC World