Zain Basalat
Journalist
Sharjah
Summary
Multimedia journalist and Mass Communication graduate with published work in Khaleej Times and AUS’s MCM Media Hub. Experienced in reporting hard news, features, and investigative stories across digital and print platforms. Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, video production, and storytelling for diverse audiences. Proven ability to cover political, social, business, and education beats with accuracy, nuance, and editorial integrity. Bilingual in English and Arabic, offering a cross-cultural lens and regional insight into Gulf news and narratives.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Student Journalist
American University of Sharjah – MCM Media Hub
Sharjah
08.2021 - 07.2025
- Wrote and edited hard news and feature stories for the university media platform
- Filmed, produced, and edited multimedia journalism projects integrating visual, audio, and textual elements
- Conducted interviews with professors and professionals
- Sample Coverage:
- - Events marking Silver Jubilee come to end
- - New M.A. in International Studies begins in fall term
- - RMIT honors AUS Electrical Engineering alumnus for renewable energy work
- - Climate change media project focuses on ‘immediacy’
- - Dr. James Onley named to endowed INS chair
- - Gratitude Park
- - The News
Freelance Reporter
Khaleej Times
Dubai
07.2024 - 02.2025
- Company Overview: Articles: https://www.khaleejtimes.com/search?q=Zain+Basalat
- Reported on current events, culture, and regional developments in the UAE and the wider Middle East
- Published features and hard news stories under tight deadlines
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication, Concentration in Journalism
American University of Sharjah
Sharjah 08.2021 - 5 2025
Skills
Technical Proficiency
Adobe Creative Suite – After Effects, Premiere Pro, Audition, Illustrator
Microsoft Office Suite – Word, PowerPoint, Excel
Journalism & Reporting Skills
News Writing & Feature Writing
Breaking News Coverage & Investigative Reporting
Editorial Writing & Opinion Pieces
Storytelling Across Multimedia Platforms
Press Release Writing
Political, Business, and Education Reporting
Timeline
Freelance Reporter
Khaleej Times
07.2024 - 02.2025
Student Journalist
American University of Sharjah – MCM Media Hub
08.2021 - 07.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication, Concentration in Journalism
American University of Sharjah
08.2021 - 5 2025
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