CHARLES
STRATFORD
Journalist • Filmmaker • Producer • Writer
"Having worked closely with Charles for nearly 14 years at Al Jazeera English TV - both in the Doha newsroom and out in the field - I can confidently say he is an extraordinarily talented senior foreign correspondent.
As an Executive Producer of Newsgathering, and during my time acting as Global Head of Newsgathering, I regularly relied on Charles to cover everything from high-stakes elections to active war zones.
Charles is an outstanding writer and storyteller, and a consummate professional.
I would hire him in a heartbeat and give him my highest possible recommendation for his next venture."
Matt East
Managing Editor of Asia-Pacific TV | Bloomberg Television
Photojournalist - Sulayman Hossain
Cameraman - Sulayman Hossain
"Having worked closely with Charles for nearly 14 years at Al Jazeera English TV - both in the Doha newsroom and out in the field - I can confidently say he is an extraordinarily talented senior foreign correspondent.
As an Executive Producer of Newsgathering, and during my time acting as Global Head of Newsgathering, I regularly relied on Charles to cover everything from high-stakes elections to active war zones.
Charles is an outstanding writer and storyteller, and a consummate professional.
I would hire him in a heartbeat and give him my highest possible recommendation for his next venture."
Matt East
Managing Editor of Asia-Pacific TV | Bloomberg Television
Photojournalist - Sulayman Hossain
Cameraman - Solayman Hossain
Cameraman - Solayman Hossain
ABOUT
Charles Stratford is a journalist, filmmaker, producer and writer with more than two decades of experience reporting from some of the world's most complex and consequential stories.
His work has taken him across the Middle East, South Asia and beyond, covering conflict, politics, humanitarian crises and social change with a focus on clear, accurate and human-centred storytelling.
For much of his career, Charles reported for Al Jazeera English, where he produced television journalism from the front lines of international news. Working in challenging environments, he has covered everything from armed conflict and political upheaval to elections, migration and human rights.
Today, Charles is available for international reporting, documentary filmmaking, field producing, editorial consulting and long-form storytelling. Based out of Bangkok - available world-wide.
FIELD REPORTING
ONE-MAN-BAND
Charles has extensive experience working independently as a "one-man band" - filming, reporting, researching and producing complex investigations from the field.
He has operated alone in politically sensitive and often hostile environments, where maintaining a low profile and working under the radar are essential to protecting sources, ensuring personal safety, and securing stories that might otherwise never reach the public.
His ability to work discreetly, adapt quickly, and deliver compelling, high-quality journalism has been proven across some of the world's most challenging reporting environments.
AWARDS
2023 - Best News Reporter/Correspondent - New York Festivals, Film & TV Awards
2021 - TV News Story of the Year - Foreign Press Association (Runner Up) - Award shared with Sulayman Hossain
"His dedication to getting to the heart of a story has always impressed me.
He works quickly and efficiently, even under pressure, while never compromising the accuracy or overall vision of the piece.
He also has an excellent understanding of the wider production process and works with everyone around him.
Nick Porter
Supervisor & Senior Cameraman/Editor - Al Jazeera Media Network
I worked with Charles Stratford on various occasions over the years.
His editorial judgement has always been brilliant, his story telling engaging and informative at the same time and he navigated dangerous and difficult situations unfailingly calmly and confidently.
Kavita Sharma
Foreign Correspondent - RTL News / NTV
LIFE IN THE FIELD
From conflict zones to breaking news, international journalism brings pressure, danger, purpose, and friendships forged for life.
