Hi, I’m
Islam Ahmed
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Enthusiastic Journalist with exceptional newsgathering, storytelling and media management abilities; Versed in viral trends, breaking news response and capitalizing on social media platforms to get stories out, with 19 years of experience in broadcasting, print and digital media.
Overview
19
years of professional experience
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Arab World Press (AWP)Dubai
Editor
07.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Engaged digital audiences with fresh, modern copy for static and interactive pages.
- Advised writers, stringers and reporters on powerful storytelling techniques to craft memorable content.
- Worked closely under direction of the editor in chief to create professional works following precise specifications.
- Applied critical thinking to analyze problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
- Managed teams by overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.
Expo 2020 DubaiDubai
Manager, Domestic & Regional Media
03.2019 - 03.2022
Job overview
- Supported the development and delivery of strategic communications and wider communication activity.
- Generated content for external and internal stakeholders. This included speech writing for C-level officials and spokespersons.
- Managed reactive media relations and supported the coordination of all domestic and regional media engagements.
- Worked closely with Strategy and Planning, International Media, and Social and Digital teams to ensure the delivery of impactful, aligned communications.
- Fulfilled role as part of the Communications Crises Management team.
- Planed and delivered campaigns and managed communications output.
ReutersCairo, Egypt
Financial News Sub-Editor
08.2015 - 02.2019
Job overview
- Conducted in-depth research into diverse topics to create richly-detailed, factual works.
- Leveraged digital proofreading tools to flag and fix grammatical errors.
- Applied subject matter expertise and writing skills to create reports on financial markets.
- coordinated with stringers and reporters on day-to-day news stories.
Middle East News AgencyCairo, Egypt
Editor
03.2014 - 07.2015
Job overview
- Tailored content to priorities and preferences of target reader group demographic.
- Adhered to required formats and style guidelines for different types of publications.
- Aligned works with grammatical, style and diction of target audience.
- Fact-checked content to prevent publication of false information.
- Delved into key topics with exhaustive essays and subject articles related to MENA region.
MEBS - NVTC ProjectDoha, Qatar
Linguist
12.2012 - 01.2014
Job overview
- Delivered timely translations, meeting project deadlines and client expectations.
- Specialized in translation for Non-Classified Military and Diplomatic Corps Communications, upholding industry standards and best practices.
- Assisted legal professionals by translating court documents and contracts for accurate representation.
- Created translation reference and glossary documents for improved department resources.
- Translated written documents accurately with linguistic precision.
- Translated and reviewed foreign language documents, identifying and extracting relevant information.
- Localized content for cultural relevance among target audiences.
- Wrote reliable, precise subtitles for TV and video translations.
- Delivered high-quality translation and interpretation services from English to Arabic and vice versa.
Middle East News AgencyCairo, Egypt
Editor
10.2007 - 11.2012
Job overview
- Tailored content to priorities and preferences of target reader group demographic.
- Adhered to required formats and style guidelines for different types of publications.
- Aligned works with grammatical, style and diction of target audience.
- Fact-checked content to prevent publication of false information.
- Delved into key topics with exhaustive essays and subject articles related to MENA region.
FreelancerCairo, Egypt
Editor and Translator
12.2004 - 02.2019
Job overview
- Ahvalnews (Translator & Editor - Remote) - January 2018- February 2019
- Annahar Al-Youm TV (EMPC- Cairo) - March 2014-July 2015
- Associated Press (Cairo Bureau) September 2012- December 2012
- Media Watch (Cairo Office) January 2012-August 2012
- Deutsche Presse-Agentur (Cairo Bureau) November 2010-December 2011
- Xinhua (Cairo Bureau) June 2009-Oct. 2010
- ANSA Med News Agency (Cairo Bureau) April 2009-October 2010
- AIRSS (Cairo Office) - December 2004 - June 2005
Education
Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
Bachelor of Arts from English Literature and Linguistics
09.2000 - 06.2004
Skills
- Copywriting and Editing
- Creative Content Development
- Storytelling
- Speech Writing
- Content Management
- Media Relations Management
- Media Campaigns Management
- Media Strategy Planning
- Team leading
- Digital Media Production
Languages
Arabic
Proficient (C2)
English
Fluent
French
Elementary
German
Beginner
Timeline
Editor
Arab World Press (AWP)
07.2022 - Current
Manager, Domestic & Regional Media
Expo 2020 Dubai
03.2019 - 03.2022
Financial News Sub-Editor
Reuters
08.2015 - 02.2019
Editor
Middle East News Agency
03.2014 - 07.2015
Linguist
MEBS - NVTC Project
12.2012 - 01.2014
Editor
Middle East News Agency
10.2007 - 11.2012
Editor and Translator
Freelancer
12.2004 - 02.2019
Cairo University
Bachelor of Arts from English Literature and Linguistics
09.2000 - 06.2004
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