Chhatra was a familiar face on TV at home, but struggled to break into the industry in Australia

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Despite his qualifications and experience, Chhhatra Shankar struggled to break into the media industry when he moved to Australia in 2017. Then, he started working on a multicultural podcast.

Chhatra Shankar was a familiar face on television screens in his home country of Nepal, presenting news for a major broadcaster.Some people with journalistic experience have managed to break into the industry by working on the podcast

Shankar eventually found work on a Nepalese-Australian news website and on the Speak My Language podcast project.Shankar says Speak My Language is helping create a sense of belonging in the Nepalese community. "Because when they tell their own stories — in their own language — that Nepalese community understands easily, [it improves] their sense of belonging," he said.Speak My Language will record hundreds of personal stories around the country in up to 25 different languages.The podcast will also feature interviews with community groups and businesses about accessible activities and places.

 

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What does it matter about his race. I know plenty of people who want to get a job in journalism but can't. How would a caucasian journo go getting a job on a Nepalese TV station ?

Must be a spot within the ABC Being so diverse and righteous. 🇦🇺🤡

Well I wish him luck.

Rather than write this article.... Maybe you hire him?

To be fair, he is a guest here and should be grateful. He could leave at any time. Like you say, this isn't his home.

You mean he can't get a gig on channel 7 or 9 breakfast shows. Noooooooo.

Ok! Not interested.

What? He didnt make it into the media industry after a couple of years trying? That never happens, right? Normally there's so little competition for media jobs that people just go straight in to a great job as soon as they apply? Just shows how racist we are etc.

This is not news!

And…🤔

Haven’t you noticed? All AU TV reporters are white with most female reporters blonde?

who'd thought that? cmon who?

Who the fuck is that

What country is he from

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