Mohamad Kanina
Senior Journalist/Reporter
Christianstad
Summary
Story-driven Journalist adept at developing articles and investigating issues with tenacious and unwavering dedication. Offering 15 years of experience in print and online media. Versed in viral trends and breaking news response with proven success leveraging social media platforms to increase engagement.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
55
55
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages
Work History
Senior Journalist
Swedish Radio
1 2020 - Current
- Developed stories by researching facts and tracking down sources
- Managed multiple assignments simultaneously while maintaining a high level of organization and attention to detail
- Developed strong relationships with community members and sources, fostering trust and enhancing quality of information gathered
- Increased readership with compelling, timely stories on local events and issues
Senior Reporter
Kristianstadsblandet (Newspaper)
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Utilize understanding of public opinion, social media and traditional media used to create engaging and attention-grabbing stories.
- Work closely with the team to ensure efficiency and high level of customer service.
- Scans and organize files and records obtained from business lines or sources.
- Gather procedures as changes occurred to create or provide input on new developments.
- Review and edit documents to fix grammatical and spelling issues.
- Develop and pursue stories independently and for assignment, covering a range of topics, including and subjects.
Political Consultant
Political Advisor
5 2013 - 6 2014
- Demonstrate leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Served 120 members in executive management team.
- Present agenda items at meetings.
- Update websites and social media accounts.
- Draft articles, letters, reports and technical documents on policy and public affairs issues for publication
Investigative Reporter
Damascus
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Responded quickly to emergencies and other breaking news stories
- Improved overall reporting quality through meticulous editing and proofreading of articles before publication
- Built strong relationships with sources to gain access to exclusive information
- Researched and produced daily news reports
- Drafted news headlines for broadcasting to capture listeners with clear and condensed writing
- Mentored junior reporters, sharing knowledge of journalism best practices and fostering their professional growth
Field Reporter
Syrian Center For Public Opinion
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Researched and produced daily news reports.
- Participate in community events as representative of publication, fostering positive relationships between news outlet and its audience members.
- Established credibility as reliable, unbiased reporter through accurate, fair, and balanced reporting
Legal Researcher
Orient Center for International Studies
09.2006 - 07.2011
- Manage critical paperwork such as informed consent forms and personal waivers.
- Write and present research papers and books.
- Develop data collection methods to improve accuracy.
- Conduct interviews with individuals.
- Present findings at conference
- Plan and manage research projects
- Plan and lead courses such as (political leadership), (political analyst)
- Compile data to describe and analyze social patterns and processes
- Direct study approaches by recommending, developing and executing strategies
- Improve knowledge of politics in order to contribute in relevant and productive ways
- I wrote two unpublished books about Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and one published about Syria.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Data Journalism and Visualization with Free Tools
Knight Center For Journalism in The America
Texas 07.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Lund University in Sweden
Sweden 01.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Journalism - Broadcast Journalism
Al Jazeera ELearning
Sweden 01.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Journalism - Journalism
Open Source Intelligence
Sweden 01.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Journalism
The Swedish Media Institute in Kalmar
Sweden 09.2019 - 09.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Know Your Audience
Knight Center For Journalism in The Americas
Texas 07.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Philosophy
Universities Of Sweden
Sweden 09.2016 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
University Of Damascus
Syria 01.1998 - Current
Skills
Public Opinion Expertise
Administrative Support
Time Management Abilities
Cultural Awareness
Effective Communication
Public opinion understanding
Creative Writing
Research and due diligence
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Lund University in Sweden
01.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Journalism - Broadcast Journalism
Al Jazeera ELearning
01.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Journalism - Journalism
Open Source Intelligence
01.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Journalism
The Swedish Media Institute in Kalmar
09.2019 - 09.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Data Journalism and Visualization with Free Tools
Knight Center For Journalism in The America
07.2019 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Know Your Audience
Knight Center For Journalism in The Americas
07.2019 - Current
Senior Reporter
Kristianstadsblandet (Newspaper)
01.2017 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Philosophy
Universities Of Sweden
09.2016 - 09.2024
Investigative Reporter
Damascus
01.2010 - 01.2012
Field Reporter
Syrian Center For Public Opinion
01.2010 - 01.2012
Legal Researcher
Orient Center for International Studies
09.2006 - 07.2011
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
University Of Damascus
01.1998 - Current
Senior Journalist
Swedish Radio
1 2020 - Current
Political Consultant
Political Advisor
5 2013 - 6 2014