A position in Content or management where experience, initiative, and interpersonal skills will be strongly utilized to conduct a professional, profitable business.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Of Content- Head Of KSA and MENA
MBC Studios FZ LLC
08.2019 - Current
Content Development, Content Creation, Content Commissioning and producing, P&L, Screen, evaluate and select content, Pitching the content internally
Programming and Content Acquisitioning Head of SBA channels (SBC, Saudi Tv and the News Channel)
02.2018 - 05.2019
Set and implement a creative and cost-effective acquisition strategy, Screen, evaluate and select content, Negotiate deals and agree contracts, Annual budgeting, Grid Management, Research Analysis
Content Strategy Head of shashatcom.sa
Programming and Acquisitioning Head of Zee Alwan general entrainment channel
01.2006 - 01.2018
Shows, Movies and Dramas Acquisitioning (Arabic, Turkish, Hindi & European Content), Grid Management, Promotion Planning, Budget Maintaining, Research Analysis (GRPS & REACH), Contracts Creating, Marketing briefs
Program Director and Producer
01.2010 - 01.2013
Bollywood Movies Awards in Singapore 2011, Bollywood 100% half an hour show, Hayaat Al Njoom show, Bollywood Families show, Ten on Ten show
Head of Operations & Programming Dept. of Zee Aflam movie channel
Zee Network
06.2008 - 02.2012
Grid Management, Program Scheduling, Promo Production, Promotion Scheduling, Research Analysis, Social Media Plans, Marketing briefs, Contest Promotions, Editing & Subtitling of Content
Channel Supervisor
Orbit Satellite Television & Radio Network (OSN Now)
01.2005 - 01.2008
Promo Producer Sport and News Channels
Education
B.Sc. in Computer Engineering -
University of Sharjah (UOS)
Skills
Friendly, Positive Attitude
Teamwork and Collaboration
Problem-Solving
Time Management
Dependable and Responsible
Excellent Communication
Organizational Skills
Decision-Making
Languages
Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
Roles And Responsibilities
Set and implement a creative and cost-effective acquisition strategy
Maintain and develop relationships with existing distributors of all types of content including movies, documentaries, sports, lifestyle, travel, animations, kids live action, dramas, comedies, music etc.
Screen, evaluate and select content
Build relationships and partnerships with new distributors
Update supplier contact database
Negotiate deals and agree contracts
Conduct annual budgeting
Ensure timely delivery of materials
Process payments and invoices
Utilize same content across different accounts
Empower staff skills i.e. negotiation, communication, presentation, creativity...etc
Keep up with market trends and latest releases
Attend local and international trade fairs and markets i.e. MipTV
Coach and train acquisition executives to meet job objectives and achieve KPI's
Attend team and management meetings and share best practice
Summary Of Qualification
Strong content knowledge, acquisition, financial management, and contracting experience with 20 years in problem solving, business decision-making, and demanding leadership positions.
Course Highlights
Video Editing: Final Cut Pro and Edius
Graphic Design: Photoshop and Dream waver
Promo Scheduling: Familiar with all Softwares
Web Designing: Adobe Flash, XTML and HTML
Networking: Computer Communication, Networks, Computer system molding simulation and Performance Analysis
Communication: Telecommunication System I, II and Cellular Telephony
Software: Object Oriented Programming (C++), Data Structures and Algorithms, File Introduction to IT (Microsoft Office), Applied Numerical Programming in Matlab and C
Hardware: Digital Logic Design, Microprocessors, Interfacing Computer system molding simulation and VLSI
Engineering: Engineering Drawing, Engineering Economics, Engineering Workshops, and special Topics in Engineering
English: Technical Writing, Speech Communication
Special Skills
Strong organization and interpersonal skills, Strong communication and team work skills, C, C++, Assembly, Professional use of all windows Os's (95, 98, 2000, ME, XP), AUTO CAD, MATLAB, P-Spice, Circuit Maker, 8085 Simulators, Word, Excel, Power Point, Front Page, Computer Hardware assembly and maintenance
Social Activities And Hobbies
Participated in Scouts Camping trip in the University Of Sharjah (2004), Participated in the Samaliah Island campout, Certificate of Recognition for activity support, issued by University of Sharjah Student Union 2002/2003, Participated in all university programming contests, 2002 – 2005 played in the University Of Sharjah Soccer Team, Competed in many National Contests such as the Dubai Festival Soccer Championship (2004, 2005)
Coursework
Received a certificate of competing “Advanced Intense English Course” from Ibn Khaldoun Cultural Institute
Received a certificate of completing the “A+ Cisco” training course from the University Of Sharjah
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 11/29/1983
Nationality: Bahraini
Awards
A Judge in Promax Arabia Since 2010
A Judge in Promax Asia Since 2011
A Judge in Promax USA in 2012
A Judge in Promax Australia in 2013
A Judge in Promax Africa in 2014
Timeline
Head Of Content- Head Of KSA and MENA
MBC Studios FZ LLC
08.2019 - Current
Programming and Content Acquisitioning Head of SBA channels (SBC, Saudi Tv and the News Channel)
02.2018 - 05.2019
Program Director and Producer
01.2010 - 01.2013
Head of Operations & Programming Dept. of Zee Aflam movie channel
Zee Network
06.2008 - 02.2012
Programming and Acquisitioning Head of Zee Alwan general entrainment channel
01.2006 - 01.2018
Channel Supervisor
Orbit Satellite Television & Radio Network (OSN Now)
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