Reem Makari
Summary
B2B JOURNALIST | TECH, AI, AND BUSINESS REPORTER | PODCAST HOST | EVENT MODERATOR
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
News Reporter
Performance Marketing World
London, United Kingdom
03.2024 - 12.2025
- Successfully covered global news and features on AI, social media, big tech, e-commerce, and retail.
- Efficiently managed curation of PMW's daily news bulletin, meeting all deadlines.
- Regularly published column, conducted interviews with influential executives, and delivered investigative pieces for premium content.
- Played key role in moderating industry discussions and providing live coverage from major conferences.
- Achieved successful rebranding of PMW 30 Under 30 Awards, with social media campaign and new podcast.
- Implemented AI-powered workflow efficiencies, enhancing editorial team productivity.
- Successfully established PMW's diversity steering committee, promoting inclusivity across the industry.
Editorial Assistant
PodPod
London, United Kingdom
06.2022 - 03.2024
- Assisted in developing podpod brand from inception to launch.
- Covered news and features related to creator economy, podcast advertising, and digital platforms.
- Co-hosted podpod podcast regularly, moderated panels at industry shows, and co-chaired live events such as podcast advertising summit and podcast growth summit.
- Oversaw PMW's daily news bulletin and reported breaking news stories in podcast industry.
- Interviewed leading industry figures and contributed to monthly column.
Podcast Co-Host and Social Media Manager
Grand Pricks
London, United Kingdom
02.2025 - Current
- Curated and published daily content across Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube.
- Supported social media growth to over 2000 followers on Instagram and more than 80k likes on TikTok within one year.
- Utilised tools such as Adobe Express, Premiere Pro, Canva, ChatGPT, and Claude AI to create informative graphics, carousels, and reels.
- Managed social media calendar and tracked KPIs.
- Assisted in locating and editing clips for audio documentary series on podcasts.
- Co-hosted new episodes weekly.
- Received highly-commended recognition for sports category at Independent Podcast Awards 2025.
Education
MA - Magazine Journalism with Professional Placement
Kingston University
London/ United Kingdom 09.2021 - 11.2023
BA - Journalism
University in Kent
Kent/ United Kingdom 09.2016 - 07.2019
Skills
- Fluent in multimedia platforms
- Google analytics understanding
- News writing
- Digital marketing knowledge
- Adobe creative suite familiarity
- Social media strategy design
- Podcasting expertise
- Public speaking
Websites
Languages
English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent
Accomplishments
PPA Next Gen Awards 2025 Winner
Highly commended for Emerging Talent, Haymarket People Awards
Postgraduate Journalist of The Year, Kingston University
Best Podcast Launch, Publisher Podcast Awards 2023 (PodPod team)
Best Innovation, BSME Talent Awards 2023 (PodPod team)
Best Newcomer Publication and runner-up for Best Website, SPAs 2022 (Kindred. Magazine)
Certification
Diploma from the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ)
Timeline
Podcast Co-Host and Social Media Manager
Grand Pricks
02.2025 - Current
News Reporter
Performance Marketing World
03.2024 - 12.2025
Editorial Assistant
PodPod
06.2022 - 03.2024
MA - Magazine Journalism with Professional Placement
Kingston University
09.2021 - 11.2023
BA - Journalism
University in Kent
09.2016 - 07.2019