Rendy Wicaksana

Video Journalist | Multimedia Journalist | Producer

11+
Years Experience
100+
Stories Published
2
Major Awards
50M+
Audience Reached

About Me

A passionate storyteller dedicated to bridging cultures through impactful journalism

Rendy Wicaksana

Rendy Wicaksana

Multimedia Journalist

Storytelling That Transcends Borders

With 11 years of experience in multimedia journalism, I specialize in creating compelling visual narratives that resonate with both Indonesian and international audiences. My work spans from documentary production to breaking news coverage.

As a former New York correspondent for Voice of America, I have covered major global events including the UN General Assembly and US Presidential Elections, bringing nuanced perspectives to complex international stories.

My documentary "Transnational" with VICE earned prestigious Peabody and GLAAD awards in 2021, reflecting my commitment to authentic storytelling that drives social impact.

Multimedia JournalismDocumentary ProductionInternational ReportingVisual Storytelling

Awards

GLAAD Award 2022

GLAAD Award 2022

Peabody Award 2021

Peabody Award 2021

Abang None Wakil II Jakarta 2012

Abang None Wakil II Jakarta 2012

My Portfolio

A collection of impactful stories spanning documentaries, breaking news, and feature reporting

Guru SD Transpuan di Flores Timur: Jangan Panggil Saya 'Pak'
2023

Guru SD Transpuan di Flores Timur: Jangan Panggil Saya 'Pak'

VOA Indonesia

Sebenarnya ada penolakan dalam diri saya. Saya sudah berdandan untuk pergi bekerja, namun masih dipanggil ‘pak’

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Diaspora Indonesia Tinggal di Kawasan ‘Zombie’ Narkoba di Philadelphia
2023

Diaspora Indonesia Tinggal di Kawasan ‘Zombie’ Narkoba di Philadelphia

VOA Indonesia

Di balik fenomena ‘zombie’ narkoba di kawasan Kensington Avenue di kota Philadelphia, Amerika Serikat, ternyata ada keluarga diaspora Indonesia yang bermukim di sana selama 15 tahun.

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Indonesian Diver Volunteers, Treating Airplane Crash Victims as Human and With Respect
2023

Indonesian Diver Volunteers, Treating Airplane Crash Victims as Human and With Respect

VOA Indonesia

Volunteering in your community is not a new idea. But for one Indonesian scuba diver his volunteer work is dangerous and sometimes terrifying.

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Pesantren Tuli: 'Bagaimana Mau Taat Kalau Gak Pernah Dengar?'
2022

Pesantren Tuli: 'Bagaimana Mau Taat Kalau Gak Pernah Dengar?'

VOA Indonesia

Di agama yang ibadahnya sarat dengan praktik lisan, bagaimana teman Tuli beribadah di agama Islam?

Documentaryreligion
Indonesians Are Trying to Make Crypto Halal
2022

Indonesians Are Trying to Make Crypto Halal

Vice News

Cryptocurrency is booming in Indonesia, with millions of Indonesians looking to crypto investments as a way of making quick money after two years of pandemic-fueled economic decline. But in the world’s most populous Muslim country, religious authorities have spoken out against the risks of cryptocurrency, and declared crypto transactions against the rules of Islam.

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Inside Indonesia's Only Quran School for Trans Muslims | Transnational
2022

Inside Indonesia's Only Quran School for Trans Muslims | Transnational

VICE News

In this episode of Transnational, Rana Thamrin embarks on a spiritual journey to Indonesia’s only Islamic school in Yogyakarta where transgender Muslim women are finding ways to reconcile their faith and trans identity.

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Waria Tenang Beribadah di Pesantren Al-Fatah
2021

Waria Tenang Beribadah di Pesantren Al-Fatah

VOA Indonesia

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Pasien Covid Bisa Sembuh?
2021

Pasien Covid Bisa Sembuh?

Voice of Indonesia

Treatments toward COVID-19 infection keeps developing along with the more knowledge to understand behavior of this virus is gained. WHO on May has actually announced a new procedure basically saying that patients will no longer required 2x consecutive negative swab test result in order to be considered recovered from the disease.

Covid-19
Only 37% of Indonesian are willing to take COVID-19 vaccine
2021

Only 37% of Indonesian are willing to take COVID-19 vaccine

VOA Indonesia

According to the latest survey by SMRC (16-19 Dec 2020). I asked around, why not? Here is what they say, responded by expert and Indonesian vaccine spokesperson.

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My Expertise

Core competencies that drive impactful journalism and storytelling

Visual Storytelling

Creating compelling narratives through multimedia formats for TV and digital platforms.

International Reporting

Covering global events with cultural sensitivity and cross-platform expertise.

Documentary Production

Award-winning documentary work recognized by Peabody and GLAAD organizations.

Cross-Cultural Communication

Bridging Indonesian and international audiences through strategic storytelling.

Let's Create Something Amazing

Ready to collaborate on your next story? I am available for freelance projects, consulting, and media partnerships.