Syed Shayaan Bakht
Multimedia Journalist
Sharjah
Summary
Multimedia journalist with 12+ years of experience, currently leading a team of journalists, reporters, photographers and video editors for Gulf Today Media/News Company in Sharjah.
Highly skilled in all aspects of production from pitch to content development. Excellent writing skills and good editorial judgment.
Collaborated with UAE government offices on latest community development and news and kept track of foreign policies and political developments and trends.
I am seeking to leverage skills and experience to contribute to development and reach of the media industry and its digital footprint and make it easily accessible to the general mass.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Web Editor
Gulf Today news and media company
Sharjah
03.2019 - Current
- Relaunched Gulf Today website
- Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes and approved final versions for publication
- Created client-friendly marketing and advertising policy which catapulted Gulf Today's growth since 2019
- Created Fact-Checking system and monitored fake news
- Video production and editing
- Monitored breaking news for both print and digital platforms
- Social Media Management and Global digital trends
- Managed team of writers and junior editors to deliver accurate content
- Led and managed multiple projects from conceptual stage through to launch
News Editor Online/ Print
Gulf Today
Sharjah
02.2015 - 01.2019
- Kept track of global news and major incidents
- Worked with Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah governments on latest developments and news on daily basis
- Put in extra efforts to make Gulf Today website grow
- Collaborated with Dubai Police, Sharjah Police, Abu Dhabi Police to educate communities about UAE and GCC laws and regulations
- Covered major incidents across globe for Online edition.
News Sub Editor Print/ Online
Gulf Today
Sharjah
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Looked after UAE, GCC news and Middle East
- Assisted Executive Editor on making Front page on daily basis
- Community reporting on social issues
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
- Handled multiple projects and completed them on time
Internship Student
Gulf Today
Sharjah
06.2012 - 07.2012
- Worked with News, Arts and Features Department
- Worked on Content Management System
- Rationalized, edited, and uploaded news articles on website
- Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities
Education
Master of Arts - Journalism, Broadcast
University of Calcutta
Kolkata 08.2011 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science & Int'l Relations
University of Calcutta
Kolkata 08.2008 - 07.2011
Skills
Brand Management
Video Editing/ Production
Strategic content planning/ writing
Fact checking
Clients and Marketing
Frontend web designing
Social media and website management
Leadership skills
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Accomplishments
- Relaunched the Gulf Today website in 2019 with a team
- Introduced Fact-Checking process
- Client-friendly marketing and advertising policy which catapulted Gulf Today's growth
Affiliations
Gulf Today and Al Khaleej news and media company
Hobbies
Long distance running, Road Cycling, Football, and Music.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Web Editor
Gulf Today news and media company
03.2019 - Current
News Editor Online/ Print
Gulf Today
02.2015 - 01.2019
News Sub Editor Print/ Online
Gulf Today
01.2013 - 01.2015
Internship Student
Gulf Today
06.2012 - 07.2012
Master of Arts - Journalism, Broadcast
University of Calcutta
08.2011 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science & Int'l Relations
University of Calcutta
08.2008 - 07.2011