Jana Choukeir
Breaking News Correspondent
Dubai
Summary
Professional Correspondent covering political, financial, and energy stories in the Middle East. Highly proficient in providing historical background and context descriptions for vivid in-depth reporting. Focused on maintaining professionalism and cultural appreciation when working with diverse people in remote locations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Breaking News Correspondent
Thomson Reuters
02.2023 - Current
- Writing news alerts and news breaks from financial and energy statements, speeches, TV broadcast.
- Delivering breaking news reports under tight deadlines without sacrificing accuracy or quality of content.
- Covering special events and breaking news with eye for detail and tenacious pursuit of important information.
- Editing, proofreading and fact-checking content for accuracy.
Content Writer
AAAGENCY
12.2021 - 10.2022
- Created content for social media platforms spanning Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter
- Deployed tools such as Google Analytics and AdWords to optimize and update the content for an enhanced overall user experience
- Coordinated with the designing team to create relevant infographics and render feedback.
Freelance Translator
Thomson Reuters Foundation
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Translated articles from English into Arabic
- Replicated flow, style, and overall meaning of original texts
- Applied cultural understanding to discern specific meanings beyond literal written words.
Translation Intern
Annahar Newspaper
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Translated articles from English into Arabic
- Collected and monitored data from various sources and fashioned them into a cohesive story
- Followed up on leads for information regarding news and events.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Language Interpretation And Translation
Lebanese University
Beirut, Lebanon 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Language Interpretation And Translation
UMONS
Mons, Belgium 04.2001 -
Skills
Accuracy
Researching
Time Management
Editing & Proofreading
Breaking News Coverage
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 11/27/2000
- Gender: Female
Volunteer Experience
- Lebanese Red Cross- Youth Department, 11/06/2021, 08/16/2022
- United Mission of Relied and Development, 07/12/2021, Current, Translating text projects and reports., Providing interpretation as needed.
Timeline
Breaking News Correspondent
Thomson Reuters
02.2023 - Current
Content Writer
AAAGENCY
12.2021 - 10.2022
Freelance Translator
Thomson Reuters Foundation
09.2021 - 12.2021
Translation Intern
Annahar Newspaper
05.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Language Interpretation And Translation
Lebanese University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Language Interpretation And Translation
UMONS
04.2001 -
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