Telling stories that matter: TMU alumni lead the future of media – Alumni

Sameen Amin

Journalism ’07
Deputy Editor and Executive Producer, Video,
The New York Times

Sameen Amin’s path in journalism began with an internship at CBC during her time at TMU, which led to a part-time role at CBC News Network, and set the foundation for a career shaped by a global perspective and adaptability. After relocating to Washington, D.C. to produce global live news at Al Jazeera and covering major events like the Arab Spring, the Flint water crisis and the protests in Ferguson, Mo., a career setback in 2016 — when the network she was working for shut down — prompted Amin to pivot toward digital video journalism.

That move eventually led her to the New York Times, where Amin now serves as deputy editor and executive producer of video, overseeing teams across New York, London and Seoul. Amin is passionate about digital video’s ability to connect authentically with audiences, especially in a landscape that has shifted toward short-form, mobile-first content. “Audiences want the unvarnished truth,” she said, “and are craving being told that in more informal ways.” 

Her advice to grads: stay open and nimble. In an industry defined by change, flexibility is essential.