Digital Producer
Sky News Arabia
12.2022 - 01.2023
Hi, I’m
Sherif Waheed
Abu Dhabi
Summary
High-energy and successful in spotting and developing on-air shows and news bulletins, Superb interpersonal skills and problem solving abilities.
Highly effective person offering 20+ years of professional experience in the entertainment industry.
Hardworking and detail-oriented media professional with a strong technical and editorial background .
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Work History
Sky News Arabia
Digital Producer
12.2022 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Devised social media strategies and outreach by generating content ideas and highly-visual digital marketing content.
- Edited video, audio and photos to enhance and complete post-production work for polished appearance.
- Managed website by developing and refining pages to enhance appearance and increase user experience.
- Organized and managed digital assets through regular maintenance and content archiving.
- Created engaging, compelling and on-brand audio and video content for digital channels.
- Set up equipment and operated cameras to capture footage.
Sky news arabia
PlayOut & EVS Operator
01.2012 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Performing server play‐out with knowledge of tapeless environments and the systems used .
- Ensure material are available for playout in a timely fashion from the server.
- Ensure that video list is loaded correctly and has all the material for a news show or a program
- Control the timing of news shows and programs.
- Assist in time slip operation.
- Ability to build an instant backup list in case of main playout system down.
- Operated technical and mechanical equipment and adjusted machine settings according to work cycles.
- Performed quality assurance tasks to promote accuracy and minimize mistakes.
Sky News Arabia
Digital Producer
01.2020 - 04.2020
Job overview
- Devised social media strategies and outreach by generating content ideas and highly-visual digital marketing content.
- Edited video, audio and photos to enhance and complete post-production work for polished appearance.
- Managed website by developing and refining pages to enhance appearance and increase user experience.
- Organized and managed digital assets through regular maintenance and content archiving.
- Set up equipment and operated cameras to capture footage.
Alarabiya News Channel - MBC group
Assistant Director
04.2009 - 01.2012
Job overview
- Performing tapeless multi device
- Performing news room computer system (NRCS) auto-assist & manual server playout at an optimal level within studio gallery.
- Ensure that the video material are available in a timely fashion from the video server.
- Performing and flashing all kind of graphics as straps,tags,boxes,VW templates and news ticker using VIZrt system .
Cinema and Film making industry
Assistant Film Director
02.2006 - 01.2008
Job overview
- Stayed alert, active and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
- Assisted director with planning and completing film shots and B roll footage.
- Interacted positively with actors and actresses before and during filming.
ART & Iqra'a network
Camera Man
05.2005 - 01.2008
Job overview
- Produced, shot, edited and directed videos for news media, businesses and advertising agencies.
- Liaised with lighting and production team to resolve any issues related to camera, video, audio recording and lighting.
- Set up equipment for inside and outside shots.
- Checked composition and lighting of shots before beginning shoots.
- Operated on-air studio cameras during live production.
Freelance
Assistant Director and Cameraman
01.2004 - 08.2006
Job overview
- Managed video shoots, set teams and performers while creating work schedules and operating production equipment.
- Planned number and type of cameras, angles and lighting requirements for shoots.
- Checked lighting and composition of each scene and made adjustments to meet needs.
- Read and understood scripts, shot lists and location plans.
Education
Al-hurrah UniversityNetherlands
Bachelor of Arts from Radio And Television
07.2008
Skills
- Creative UX writing skills
- Photography and Videography
- Mobile journalism
- Advanced knowledge of newsroom computer softwares
- Social media skills
- Strong broadcast writing skills
- Sound editorial judgment
- Skilled multi-tasker
- Online Content Development
- Idea Brainstorming
- Media Production
- Video Editing Software
- Active Listening
- Digital Content Platforms
- Photo Editing
- Video Storytelling
- Feature Writing
- TV Broadcasting
- Creative Writing
- Researching
- Continuous Improvements
- Works well under pressure
- Flexible schedule
Timeline
Digital Producer
Sky News Arabia
01.2020 - 04.2020
PlayOut & EVS Operator
Sky news arabia
01.2012 - 01.2023
Assistant Director
Alarabiya News Channel - MBC group
04.2009 - 01.2012
Assistant Film Director
Cinema and Film making industry
02.2006 - 01.2008
Camera Man
ART & Iqra'a network
05.2005 - 01.2008
Assistant Director and Cameraman
Freelance
01.2004 - 08.2006
Al-hurrah University
Bachelor of Arts from Radio And Television
Certification
- FORWARD PROGRAM from © McKinsey & Company, Inc , 2023
- Vision Mixer Switcher Training - Sky News Arabia in years 2013,2016,2018 and 2019
Languages
- Native fluently Arabic with writing and spoken skills .
- Very good and strong writing and spoken English .
Personal Information
- Nationality: Egyptian
- Date of Birth: 7th July 1982
- Gender: Male
- Marital status: Married
Languages
- Native fluently Arabic with writing and spoken skills .
- Very good and strong writing and spoken English .
Personal Information
- Nationality: Egyptian
- Date of Birth: 7th July 1982
- Gender: Male
- Marital status: Married
Overview
20
years of professional experience
1
Certificate
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