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Madiha Naz

Madiha Naz

Dubai

Summary

I am a UAE-based journalist and storyteller passionate about bringing meaningful human-interest and national stories to life. I currently present stories for UAE Nation, a government-led media project where I produce reports on news and features that capture life in the UAE. Over the years, I have reported and produced features from across the Emirates, including viral stories such as UAE's smartphone ban in schools. I am currently exploring opportunities news reporting and digital storytelling to further expand my newsroom experience and contribute to impactful storytelling in the UAE's growing media landscape.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Presenter

UAE Nation
10.2022 - Current
  • Report and present feature stories on UAE developments, culture, and policies through short-form digital videos.
  • Collaborate with producers to script, shoot, and edit high-quality news content for social media platforms.
  • Conduct interviews and present reports with professionalism, accuracy, and cultural sensitivity.
  • Developed several viral news stories, including:
  • Be careful of these bitcoins – 9.1M views
  • Is the traffic nightmare over
  • – 7.6M views
  • This gets you the Golden Visa – 6.1M views
  • Get your international driving license in 2 hours – 2.2M views
  • Phones Gone, Focus On – 2.1M views
  • Expanded channel visibility and public engagement, strengthening UAE Nation's position as a trusted digital news source.
  • TikTok Highlights:
  • Two nations, one love – 798.6K views
  • Job opportunities for gamers – 782.9K views
  • How to get the longest tourist visa
  • – 608.7K views

PR Spokesperson

Galaxy Racer/Nigma Galaxy
02.2020 - 02.2024
  • Acted as brand ambassador in interviews, media coverage, and PR activities.
  • Developed and implemented robust PR strategies to manage brand reputation.
  • Articulated the vision, values, and initiatives to the gaming community and media outlets.

Relationship Agent

Division
05.2022 - 11.2022
  • Spearheaded esports community development and gamer satisfaction initiatives, onboarding 1K+ gamers within 60 days.
  • Managed the ambassador program, increasing Division's social media followers by 50% with minimal budget.
  • Developed communication strategies through targeted marketing and social media campaigns.
  • Led the technical team to ensure website functionality, improve user experience, and resolve technical issues.

PR Executive

Emirates Environmental Group
07.2019 - 08.2019
  • Managed editorial calendars, ensuring accuracy of monthly newsletters and creativity in EEG social media posts.
  • Increased brand awareness and followers for the NGO through campaign creation and securing media coverage.

Education

Bachelors of Communications - Journalism & Public Relations

Murdoch University
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
01.2019

Skills

  • Professional Writing
  • Presenting
  • News Script Writing
  • Media Relations
  • Relationship Management
  • Reputation Management
  • Communication
  • Microsoft Office
  • Press Release Writing & Media Kits
  • Decision-Making
  • PR Strategy Development
  • Relationship Building

Timeline

Presenter

UAE Nation
10.2022 - Current

Relationship Agent

Division
05.2022 - 11.2022

PR Spokesperson

Galaxy Racer/Nigma Galaxy
02.2020 - 02.2024

PR Executive

Emirates Environmental Group
07.2019 - 08.2019

Bachelors of Communications - Journalism & Public Relations

Murdoch University
Madiha Naz