Meriem Akrata
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Sports TV presenter and journalist with over 14 years of experience in television broadcasting, sports journalism, field reporting, and live media coverage across major media organizations in Algeria and the Middle East.
Specialized in sports media coverage, press conferences, post-match interviews, and athlete media communication. Experienced in helping athletes understand how media works and how to communicate professionally with journalists and the public.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work history
Sports TV Presenter
Asharq News
Dubai
2020.01 - Current
- Sports presenter covering major international sporting events.
- • Coverage of major football competitions including FIFA World Cup.
- Coverage of major sports events such as Dubai World Sports Summit.
- Conducting interviews with players, coaches, and sports officials.
- Writing sports articles and analysis for Asharq Sports platform.
- Previously worked as a political news presenter before returning to sports coverage.
TV Presenter & Field Journalist
Echourouk TV
Algeria
• Presenter of sports and morning talk shows.
• Field reporter covering sports, cultural, and social events.
• Conducted interviews with athletes, officials, and public figures.
• Participated in live television broadcasting and field coverage.
TV presenter
Al-djazairiya One
Algeria
• Hosted television programs and sports segments
• Covered sports competitions and cultural events
• Participated in live program production and reporting
TV Presenter
KBC TV
Algeria
• Presented sports programs including Maqha Al-Mundial.
• Hosted discussions with prominent local and Arab sports figures.
• Covered football matches and conducted interviews with players and sports personalities.
Sports Media Presenter
Kawalis TV
Algeria
• First professional experience in sports television
• Participated in sports media programs and field coverage
Education
baccalauréat - foreign languages - german
omar el mokhrar high school
Algiers, Algeria 09/2010 - 06/2013
political science & internationalvrelations -
University of Algiers 3
Algiers, Algeria 09/2013 - 08/2017
Skills
Sports broadcasting
Live TV presentation
Field reporting
Press conference coverage
Interviewing athletes and coaches
Media communication for athletes
Public speaking
Languages
Arabic
Native
French
Advanced
English
Upper intermediate
Media Training Expertise
Collaborated with training institutes in Algeria to support students and young journalists in developing skills related to:
- Journalism writing.
- Field reporting.
- Interview coverage.
- Media coverage.
- TV presentation.
Media Communication and Press Conference Expertise
Extensive experience covering sports media environments including:
• Press conferences.
• Post-match interviews.
• Mixed-zone interviews.
• Television sports discussions.
• Live media coverage of sporting events.
Providing athletes with guidance on:
• How to answer difficult questions from journalists.
• Delivering clear and confident messages during interviews.
• Controlling body language in front of cameras.
• Avoiding media misunderstandings and controversies.
• Managing public image and social media presence.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sports TV Presenter
Asharq News
2020.01 - Current
baccalauréat - foreign languages - german
omar el mokhrar high school
09/2010 - 06/2013
political science & internationalvrelations -
University of Algiers 3
09/2013 - 08/2017
TV Presenter & Field Journalist
Echourouk TV
TV presenter
Al-djazairiya One
TV Presenter
KBC TV
Sports Media Presenter
Kawalis TV