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 Emirates01.2019
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