Mojdeh Kashani

Mojdeh Kashani is a journalist, editor, and professional story-hunter driven by curiosity and a love of unexpected twists. She is a Category News Editor at New Idea, where she writes about true crime, current affairs, and human-centred stories. Before moving into newsrooms, Mojdeh spent more than a decade as an international tour guide and travel content creator, exploring cultures and collecting stories around the world. That curiosity eventually led her to broadcasting at SBS, where she worked as a producer, radio host, and journalist covering multicultural issues and life in Australia. She has also hosted numerous events and film festivals, including the International Film Festival Australia and the Multicultural Mental Health Film Festival. Mojdeh later became managing editor at Talkback Magazine and, in 2025, was selected as a board member of C31 Melbourne, supporting community broadcasting. She is particularly drawn to stories about justice, human connection, inclusion, and feminism, though she also loves writing about travel and food. When she’s not writing or editing, Mojdeh explores storytelling through acting and screenwriting – or unwinds by playing volleyball.