Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
• Residence
• Nationality
• Gender
Marital Status
Accomplishments
Occupation
Hobbies and Interests
Languages
Timeline
Samah Zidan

Samah Zidan

Summary

Detail-oriented, organized, and meticulous employee, working at a fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success. Dedicated photographer exhibiting a true love for the craft, art, and science of the photography process. A seasoned professional at using camera lenses, controls, and composition to capture stunning results. Consistently enhancing skills with creative insights through projects and professional workshops. Talented in various photography styles, identifying client needs, and providing innovative suggestions.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Photographer

United Arab Emirates
02.2022 - Current
  • Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
  • Collaborated with clients to understand their vision, ensuring the final product met or exceeded expectations.
  • Delivered consistent results under tight deadlines by effectively prioritizing tasks and maintaining focus on project objectives.
  • Built a diverse portfolio by working with clients across multiple industries, showcasing versatility and adaptability.
  • Cooperated with many agencies for different coverage like:
    -Associated Press to cover the procession of royal mummies 2021
    - Cairo 24 to cover the FIFA World Club Cup in the UAE 2022
    - Al Khaleej newspaper in covering FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
    - Associated Press to cover Arab Championship in Saudi Arabia.2023
    -Cop 28 UAE For Cop presidency 2023
    -FIFA Club World cup in Saudi Arabia 2023
    -FIFA BEACH SOCCER WORLD CUP UAE 2024


Head of the Multimedia Department

Rosa Al Yossef Organization
03.2017 - 04.2022
  • Creating written and visual stories
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
    Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Multimedia Journalist

Rose Al Youssef Organization
08.2013 - 03.2017
  • Covered breaking news events quickly and accurately under challenging conditions while adhering to tight deadlines.
  • Contributed to award-winning projects through exceptional teamwork and collaboration among journalists from different backgrounds.
  • Streamlined news production processes by effectively managing deadlines and prioritizing assignments.
  • Developed strong professional relationships with sources, fostering trust and credibility within the community.
  • Edited photos and created videos for publication.
  • creating content that integrates various forms of media such as text, audio, images, and video to tell stories in a compelling and engaging manner.
  • research to gather information about the topics for covering, utilizing a variety of sources including interviews, documents, and online resources.
  • Storytelling Across Multiple Platforms by developing the stories that can be effectively conveyed through different media formats, including written articles, audio reports, photo essays, videos.
  • conduct interviews with relevant sources to gather quotes, insights, and firsthand accounts that enrich the storytelling process.
  • edit written articles for clarity, accuracy, and adherence to editorial standards.
  • shoot, edit, and produce video content, incorporating interviews, b-roll footage, to create compelling visual narratives.
  • collaborate with editors, photographers, graphic designers, and other multimedia professionals to produce cohesive and impactful storytelling projects.

Videographer

Arab New Media organization
08.2012 - 04.2013
  • Maintained professional standards by adhering to guidelines set forth by the university or organization.
  • Participated in pre-production planning meetings, ensuring proper preparation for filming sessions.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Media, TV Section

Ain Shams University, Egypt
07.2013

  • ICDL at the Armed Forces Institute
  • Photo and video journalism at the Egyptian Syndicate of Journalists
  • Journalistic writing, common linguistic errors, comprehensive journalism preparation
  • General Federation of Arab Journalists courses, including a course entitled: "The role of media in correcting health misconceptions," which was conducted in cooperation with the World Health Organization

Skills

  • Researching and developing ideas for creating daily content
  • Digital Photography
  • Photo editing
  • Filming and interviewing
  • Video editing
  • Media coverages
  • Content writing
  • Ability to improve and learn
  • Sports photography
  • Computer Skills
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Client Relations

• Residence

Golden Visa at United Arab Emirates

• Nationality

Egyptian

• Gender

Female

Marital Status

Single

Accomplishments

1- Won The first award in the Syndicate of journalists since its inception related to video journalism,2017.

2- Received Two awards for the Journalism Excellence Competition in covering technical education and vocational training issues, one in the video journalism branch and the other in the photojournalism branch in 2018.

3- Achieved The Mersool Prize for Journalism Excellence 2022

Occupation

Multimedia journalist, with membership at Egyptian Syndicate of Journalists

Hobbies and Interests

  • Traveling
  • Reading
  • Photography
  • Videography
  • Attend conferences and seminars

Languages

Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Upper intermediate (B2)

Timeline

Freelance Photographer - United Arab Emirates
02.2022 - Current
Head of the Multimedia Department - Rosa Al Yossef Organization
03.2017 - 04.2022
Multimedia Journalist - Rose Al Youssef Organization
08.2013 - 03.2017
Videographer - Arab New Media organization
08.2012 - 04.2013
Ain Shams University - Bachelor of Arts, Media, TV Section
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Samah Zidan