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Ruba Haitham Ayyash

Ruba Haitham Ayyash

ABU DHABI,Jordan

Summary

Multimedia journalist with 12 years of experience in newsroom operations, breaking news coverage, and digital media. Proven track record in leading news desk teams, managing high-pressure coverage, and delivering impactful content across TV and digital platforms. Experienced in field reporting, live broadcasting, and program hosting, with strong editorial judgment and storytelling skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Multimedia Journalist | News Desk Team Leader

Sky News Arabia
ABU DHABI, UAE
2018.04 - 2026.04
  • Coordinate and oversee newsroom operations and newsgathering functions across TV and digital platforms.
  • Ensure timely and accurate delivery of news output from bureaus and field teams.
  • Provide editorial direction, factual verification, and guidance to correspondents and field reporters.
  • Support news editors in planning and managing the daily news agenda.
  • Produce TV packages (VT), live voice-over reports (LVO), and video clips.
  • Conduct field reporting and on-ground coverage as a correspondent, delivering live broadcasts, TV reports, and interviews from major events.
  • Presented and hosted a talk show program on Sky News Arabia platforms (2022–2023), covering key political, social, and current affairs topics.

Key Coverage & Field Reporting:

  • AI Impact Conference 2026 – New Delhi
  • World Government Summit 2026 – Dubai
  • Bridge Summit 2026 – Abu Dhabi
  • Abu Dhabi Masters Games 2026
  • Expo 2025 Osaka – Japan (TV lives, reports, feature stories)
  • Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (2021 & 2023)
  • International Congress of Arabic Publishing & Creative Industries – Abu Dhabi
  • Emirates Red Crescent humanitarian mission coverage (Syria & Turkey)
  • Sharjah International Al-Rawi Forum (Climate Change)
  • Vatican Foundation event honoring Abu Dhabi Crown Prince
  • Afghan evacuation coverage – Abu Dhabi

Leadership Roles: Major News Coverage (Newsroom):

  • Team Leader – News Desk (Iran, Gaza, Lebanon, Ukraine wars, Afghanistan withdrawal coverage)
  • Team Leader - COP28
  • Team Leader – US Presidential Election coverage, managing correspondents across multiple states.

Digital & Multimedia Production:

  • Produce live coverage, TV reports, and social media content (videos, reels, digital storytelling) across multiple platforms

Writer

Al-Arab Newspaper
2022.01 - 2026.04
  • Write political, intellectual, and social opinion articles.
  • Cover regional and international current affairs through analytical pieces.

A Reporter And Tv Host

Alquds.com (Al-Quds Newspaper Website)
Ramallah
2016.05 - 2018.01
  • Wrote and edited news articles, reports, and feature stories on a full-time basis.
  • Conducted field reporting covering political, social, cultural, and artistic issues.
  • Produced in-depth reports and interviews with political figures and public personalities.
  • Delivered a weekly news segment for the website.
  • Contributed to shaping digital content aligned with audience interests and current affairs.

Newsroom Trainee (Writer / Reporter)

Al Arabiya – MBC Group
Dubai
2015.12 - 2016.01
  • Trained in newsroom operations, including news writing and report preparation.
  • Wrote and edited news articles, features, profiles, and investigative reports.
  • Supported editorial teams in producing timely and accurate news content.
  • Gained hands-on experience in fast-paced broadcast and digital news environments.

TV Host

Alfalastinyah TV
Ramallah
2015.08 - 2015.12
  • Presented, prepared, and produced a morning TV program.
  • Delivered live on-air segments and contributed to program content development.

Website Writer & Editor

Journalists Website – Jordanian Media Institute
Amman
2014.09 - 2015.09
  • Wrote and edited reports, features, profiles, and investigative content.
  • Covered a range of social issues through digital storytelling.

Reporter & Website Editor

WAFA – Palestinian News & Information Agency
Ramallah
2013.10 - 2014.04
  • Conducted field reporting and gathered news from the ground.
  • Produced written news reports for publication.

Education

MA. Degree - Journalism and New Media

Jordanian Media Institute
Amman, Jordan
2014.01 - 2015.01

BSC. Degree - Journalism, Minor Sociology

Birzeit University
Ramallah, Palestine
2010.01 - 2013.01

Certificate of General Secondary School - Literary stream

Alzahra' secondary school
Jenin, Palestine
2009.01 - 2010.01

Skills

  • Technical Skills
  • Newsroom Systems: INEWS
  • Video Editing: Adobe Premiere, Avid
  • Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel
  • Core Skills
  • Breaking News Coverage
  • Editorial Judgment
  • Digital & Online Journalism
  • Storytelling & News Writing
  • Field Reporting
  • Content Production (TV & Digital)
  • Research & Analysis
  • Communication & Presentation Skills
  • Teamwork & Leadership
  • Ability to Work Under Pressure
  • Book writing
  • Self-Motivated working
  • Fact-Checking accuracy

Languages

Arabic Native
English Professional working proficiency

Training & Professional Development

  • Conflict Reporting & Digital Security – Sweden (JMI)
  • Data & Investigative Journalism – JMI
  • Storytelling for TV & Radio – JMI
  • Economic & New Media Journalism – Birzeit University
  • Leadership & Communication Skills – Palestinian Vision Organization
  • Law & Negotiation – Harvard University
  • Google Digital Media Workshop

Timeline

Writer

Al-Arab Newspaper
2022.01 - 2026.04

Multimedia Journalist | News Desk Team Leader

Sky News Arabia
2018.04 - 2026.04

A Reporter And Tv Host

Alquds.com (Al-Quds Newspaper Website)
2016.05 - 2018.01

Newsroom Trainee (Writer / Reporter)

Al Arabiya – MBC Group
2015.12 - 2016.01

TV Host

Alfalastinyah TV
2015.08 - 2015.12

Website Writer & Editor

Journalists Website – Jordanian Media Institute
2014.09 - 2015.09

MA. Degree - Journalism and New Media

Jordanian Media Institute
2014.01 - 2015.01

Reporter & Website Editor

WAFA – Palestinian News & Information Agency
2013.10 - 2014.04

BSC. Degree - Journalism, Minor Sociology

Birzeit University
2010.01 - 2013.01

Certificate of General Secondary School - Literary stream

Alzahra' secondary school
2009.01 - 2010.01
Ruba Haitham Ayyash