Abrar Bahabri
Jeddah
Summary
Organized Content Creator with extensive portfolio of event management and marketing project accomplishments spanning 5 years. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Broadcast Journalist
Al Ekhbariya TV Channel
01.2020 - Current
- Developed stories by researching facts and tracking down sources.
- Utilized social media to promote stories and build audience.
- Built strong relationships with sources to gain access to exclusive information.
- Collaborated with other journalists and departments to produce well-rounded and comprehensive news coverage.
- Stayed up-to-date with current events and trends to stay ahead of competition.
- Communicated with and responded to audiences to build trust and enhance impact of news coverage.
- Developed and maintained network of contacts to facilitate story development.
- Attended press conferences and special events to stay conversant with current news.
- Build the whole story for the events starting from video coverage ending with broadcasting them.
- Worked collaboratively with camera crew shooting in locations, optimizing story visualization for diverse viewers.
- Produced stories for broadcasting across TV, radio, and digital platforms.
- Reported from field locations and wrote stories under tight deadlines.
Social Media Executive
Delta Marketing Co.
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Analyzed and reported social media and online marketing campaign results.
- Developed marketing content such as blogs, promotional materials and advertisements for social media.
- Worked with department personnel to deliver brand consistency in social media messages.
- Increased customer engagement through social media.
Event Project Manager
SIDRA Event Management
08.2018 - 12.2019
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Oversaw preparation and management of event budgets to deliver at or below projected costs.
- Hired and cross-trained staff members for various event-specific functions and assessed employees' understanding of associated processes and procedures.
- Coordinated with sales and marketing teams to publicize and promote events.
- Assembled creative and innovative event attractions based on internal capabilities.
- Accomplished Projects: Diriyah Gate Development Authority (Street Theater "Formula E" - 2018, and At-Turaif Historical District - 2019), Jeddah Season (Jeddah Historical - 2019).
Social Media Specialist
Rocket Interactive Agency
03.2017 - 06.2018
- Strategized social media campaigns for clients, helping to meet goals and reach untapped potential customers.
- Developed social media calendar, which included scheduling email blasts, social media posts, marketing campaigns and website updates.
- Generated interest for new and upcoming product and service releases by managing social media accounts.
- Conducted researches to identify trends and determine topic relevance.
Newspaper Editor
Albilad Newspaper
01.2018 - 03.2018
- Pitched content strategies and managed asset acquisition.
- Worked with graphic artists, post-production team members and other specialists to produce captivating and successful content.
- Conducted editorial meetings with staff members to collaborate and review proposed publication suggestions.
- Delegated and tracked each staff member's assignments and deadlines.
Head of Corporate Social Responsibility
Shababuna Consulting
02.2013 - 07.2017
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Managed team of volunteers, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of volunteers.
- Led projects and events, and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Script Writer
Iqraa TV Channel
02.2017 - 06.2017
- Proofread copy written by colleagues to correct spelling, punctuation and grammar.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Interviewed individuals by phone, video chat and in-person to write news stories.
- Conducted intake meetings with project managers to gather requirements and understand unique needs.
Assistant Producer
Rotana Khalejia TV Channel
09.2015 - 03.2017
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Proofread copy written by colleagues to correct spelling, punctuation and grammar.
- Wrote compelling, succinct, clear news scripts under tight deadlines.
- Wrote and edited communications within assigned beat areas.
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas, and segments.
Producer
Diwan TV Channel
09.2013 - 09.2016
- Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas and segments.
- Researched, developed and pitched stories that reflected unique sensibilities of the channel brand.
- Coordinated production schedules and activities for 2 shows the channel network.
- Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
- Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through stages to completion.
Coop Trainee
MIX FM Radio
05.2013 - 07.2013
Events Supervisor
Lemon Act Co.
08.2009 - 09.2012
- Planned large-scale events such as trade shows, conferences and meetings.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking and event promotions.
- Organized, coordinated and deployed events while focusing on delivering superior customer service.
Journalist Editor (Trainee)
Sayidaty Magazine
05.2012 - 07.2012
- Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes and approved final versions for publication.
- Checked reference sources to verify dates, facts and statistics.
- Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy and compliance with quality standards.
Education
Master's Degree - Journalism
Umm Al-Qura University
Makkah, Saudi Arabia03.2022
• Bachelor’s Degree - Mass Communication - Media
King Abdulaziz University
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia06.2014
Skills
- Project management
- Organization and time Management
- Social media strategy
- Public speaking
- Communication
- Managing media
- Copywriting
- Content development
- Relationship building
Timeline
Broadcast Journalist
Al Ekhbariya TV Channel
01.2020 - Current
Social Media Executive
Delta Marketing Co.
01.2020 - 04.2020
Event Project Manager
SIDRA Event Management
08.2018 - 12.2019
Newspaper Editor
Albilad Newspaper
01.2018 - 03.2018
Social Media Specialist
Rocket Interactive Agency
03.2017 - 06.2018
Script Writer
Iqraa TV Channel
02.2017 - 06.2017
Assistant Producer
Rotana Khalejia TV Channel
09.2015 - 03.2017
Producer
Diwan TV Channel
09.2013 - 09.2016
Coop Trainee
MIX FM Radio
05.2013 - 07.2013
Head of Corporate Social Responsibility
Shababuna Consulting
02.2013 - 07.2017
Journalist Editor (Trainee)
Sayidaty Magazine
05.2012 - 07.2012
Events Supervisor
Lemon Act Co.
08.2009 - 09.2012
Master's Degree - Journalism
Umm Al-Qura University
• Bachelor’s Degree - Mass Communication - Media
King Abdulaziz University
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