Jack of all trades.
master of none.
But oftentimes better
than a master of one.
I started out when the job description was “do everything.” So I did. Reporting, interviewing, producing, sound design. I’ve worked on film sets, scouted locations, managed teams, led editorial, wrangled extras, mentored others and got mentored in return. Along the way, I learned how all the moving parts come together, and how to make them work when they don’t
That foundation lets me solve the problems that happen between disciplines: when the format doesn't serve the story, when a team needs direction, when "technically correct" isn't actually right for the project.
I ask the questions that change outcomes. I know when human curiosity beats polished execution, and when "what if we tried this differently?" unlocks something better.
Where I'm strongest now in terms of big-picture-works: story editing, team leadership, idea development.
My strengths as a maker: narrative audio and photography. Video I can handle or know when to collaborate.
Some of my best work isn't behind the mic or camera. It's in building the structures that let other people's stories happen. I've founded initiatives, pitched and produced series, and spent a lot of time helping others figure out what their work could become.
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I founded this international initiative for people in the documentary field. It runs 6-9 month residencies (pan-European, pan-Arab cohorts) focused on format experimentation and non-commercial work.
I created and conceptualized this show, which I also host. It's TRZ Media's first independent original show and first English-language show. It explores the stories behind the traits, mistakes and features we are sometimes judged for. This show was awarded the 2025 Silver Signal Award for best limited series Indie Podcast. My co-author was Marta Medveśek, who also did the sound design. Story editing by Tim Howard. Original Soundtrack by Phoebe McIdoe.
THE EUROPEANS — Who does it best (miniseries)
I story-edited this crowdfunded 4-part miniseries, in which a group of reporters compared European policies in the realm of housing, childcare, and drug policy.
HITZE - Letzte Generation Close-Up
I pitched the idea, assembled the team, and co-executive produced this podcast about climate activism. I handled the entire production and identified and communicated with the protagonists. It won the German Climate Journalism Prize. A co-production between TRZ Media and rbb.
What I do now:
I work with teams and organizations on story editing, editorial leadership, team building, creative workshops, and project development, helping shape documentary work from concept to completion.
Most recently:
I worked as a story editor and host at TRZ Media, where I created Little Devils (TRZ's first independent original and first English-language show, which I host), and pitched and executive produced HITZE – Letzte Generation Close-Up, which won the German Climate Journalism Prize.
I was also one of the co-facilitators of Spotify's SoundUp podcast accelerator program for BIPOC creators in Germany, where I get to coach and shape a new generation of podcasters who will help shake up Germany's podcast landscape.
On top of that, I hosted and produced the first season of Creating Markets by the International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group.
Speaker & Moderator
I’ve taken the stage, moderated readings and led workshops across conferences and public spaces that sit at the intersection of audio, journalism, migration, and community voice.
My aim: to surface stories from beyond the usual centres, empower creators in non‑English and Global South contexts, and interrogate how narrative formats either open or block the space for change.
Topics I’ve spoken on include:
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Building podcasts and audio formats in the Global South & non‑English‑language markets
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Ethical journalism in migration, refugee and underserved contexts
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Community‑driven story-crafting
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Interviewing for narrative formats: how to ask the questions that shift outcomes
Selected appearances:
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WePod Paris 2025 (Paris): focused on audio, format and collaboration.
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Radiodays Europe 2025 (Athens) on why a German podcast studio chose to make Little Devils (or similar) and globalising formats.
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International Journalism Festival, Perugia:
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2022: “Podcasting in the Global South
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2023: “Hard access stories: why audio journalism is the solution”
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Public reading and discussion with Katja Riemann at Literaturhaus Stuttgart on her new book about borders, refugees and dialogue (2024)
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PodFest Cairo (2024): engaging with the audio community.
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PodFest Berlin : exploring new narrative audio approaches by analyzing and presenting favorite podcasts.
Photography
My photography work has saved me many times over. I've not only won awards, fellowships, and other prizes but quite literally, it is a skill that has provided a roof over my head many times and it's always a good reason for a trip. I'm a naturally ambiverted person. Yet, with a camera at hand, I have made some fantastic human connections over the years. I do journalistic work, as well as commercial portrait work.
For more, pictures, find me on my Instagram @jasminbauomy
Be it photojournalism, travel photography, or commercial portraits. As long as it tells a story, I'll do it. Below examples of my work in Comoros, South Sudan, India, Ethiopia, Turkey, Qatar, and Colombia.
Video
Throughout my career, I've dipped in and out of the field of digital video production, which developed my skills that I used as a video producer for social platforms. Having studied multimedia journalism at the American University in Cairo (AUC), I got the opportunity to work on a short documentary and went on to be a teaching assistant in a video production course at the Kamal Adham Center for Journalism at the AUC. It's in Egypt, where I got my first gigs fixing and translating for an international tv crew's documentary project.
Upon returning to Germany, I worked as a production assistant on commercial tv ads and a feature film for tv in Germany. That was several years before I had the opportunity to be one of Al Jazeera English's (AJE) first few digital video producers. During my time at AJE, I developed a knack for creating explainer videos that break down complex topics. Roughly a year into joining AJE, I became the editorial lead of the new video unit, which I remained until I decided to devote my full attention to podcasts.
Below a few examples of videos I produced, co-produced, and/or edited for AJE, as well as a video I produced for my own Youtube channel.
Written work
I write just how I talk. Depending on who you ask, that can be a good thing and a bad thing. I'm not one for big words, but for simple terminology. I want kids and those who speak English as a 2nd or 3rd language to understand what I write. Because what good is the most glamorously written article, if those who it's about and those whom it quotes don't understand it? That's why I like to keep language simple and prefer focusing on telling a good story.
I have written feature articles that accompany podcast episodes but I've also worked on written explainers, the ever-so-popular listicle, and hard and fast news - let's say: I've done the news grind and I've done the three-weeks-to-research-and-gather-my-thoughts piece.
Below a few examples of my written work.