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Alisa Shodiyev Kaff

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Video Journalist at The New York Times
📍 New York City Metropolitan Area, United States

Alisa is a video journalist at The New York Times, specializing in politics and breaking news. A Columbia University graduate, she previously worked at The Washington Post, where she was part of a Pulitzer Prize-winning team and helped link the D.C. and Seoul newsrooms.

Beyond her professional work, Alisa has a deep commitment to humanitarian causes. She has volunteered in conflict zones, including in Ukraine following the Russian invasion and in Israel after the Hamas attacks, providing direct aid and support in crisis situations.

Unique fact: She has direct experience as a volunteer in major international conflicts, stating, "In Ukraine, I saved lives. In Israel, I collected bodies."

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Experience
6 Years
Current Role
Video Journalist
Location
New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
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Political Journalism
Her career has focused on covering national politics, reporting from Capitol Hill and the White House for The Washington Post and now The New York Times.
Visual Storytelling
Specializes in producing, shooting, and editing visually driven stories for major digital platforms, including YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.
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Career

Work history

4-2026
Video Journalist
The New York Times
9-2025 - 2-2026
Politics Video Journalist
The Washington Post
9-2024 - 9-2025
Breaking News Video Journalist
The Washington Post
6-2024 - 9-2024
News Video Intern
The Washington Post
6-2023 - 12-2023
Video Producing Fellow
Business Insider
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Education
9-2020 - 5-2024
Bachelor's degree
Columbia University
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