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Areeba Kashif
Journalist
Dubai,DU
Summary
Skilled Journalist successful at creating unique pieces that tell a story. Knowledgeable about digital media and able to shoot, write and edit pieces for online consumption.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Student Journalist
Middlesex University
Dubai
09.2018 - Current
- Composed articles for people between ages 15 to 20 using appropriate voice tones and word choice
- Managed competing deadlines with efficiency
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content
- Interviewed individuals by phone, video chat and in person to write news stories for weekly newspaper column
- Organized material to research and complete writing tasks
- Proofread copy written by colleagues to correct spelling, punctuation and grammar
- Wrote 1400 word assignments according to instructions
- Completed accurate and polished formatting in line with publishing standards prior to submission
- Consulted with editors to shape story and eliminate any errors
Writer
Wesgreen International School
Sharjah
09.2016 - 06.2018
- Edited and proofed documents for proper grammar, spelling, capitalization and verbiage
- Composed pieces for people between ages 12 to 18 using appropriate voice tones and word choice
- Proofread copy written by colleagues to correct spelling, punctuation and grammar
- Brainstormed with research department to determine new topics and stories which needed coverage
- Completed thorough research into assigned topics
- Wrote word assignments according to instructions
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content
Education
High School Diploma -
Wesgreen International School Sharjah
Sharjah, UAE 09.2008 - 07.2018
Skills
Relationship building
Recordkeeping and reporting
Story development
Creative writing
Research skills
Group tutoring
Verbal and written communication
Interests
Writing
Travelling
Interviews
Timeline
Student Journalist
Middlesex University
09.2018 - Current
Writer
Wesgreen International School
09.2016 - 06.2018
High School Diploma -
Wesgreen International School Sharjah
09.2008 - 07.2018