Abdallah MIQDAD

Key Responsibilities

• War Reporting (2023–Present):
• Provide real-time updates and verified reporting on military operations, civilian impact, ceasefire developments, political negotiations, and regional reactions.
• Conduct interviews with residents, officials, aid organizations, and other stakeholders to capture the human and strategic dimensions of the conflict.
• Document and analyze humanitarian conditions, displacement, access to aid, and reconstruction efforts.
• Produce multimedia coverage—including written reports, live broadcasts, video packages, and social content—for domestic and international audiences.
• General News Coverage:
• Report on local governance, economic trends, public services, culture, education, and social issues affecting daily life in Gaza.
• Develop original feature stories that highlight underreported aspects of Gaza’s society and community resilience.
• Monitor regional developments and their implications for Gaza and the broader Middle East.
• Editorial & Research Duties:
• Fact-check information rigorously, especially in a high-misinformation environment.
• Collaborate with editors, producers, and international desks to shape story angles and ensure contextual accuracy.
• Maintain a strong network of reliable sources, fixers, translators, and community contacts.
• Safety & Compliance:
• Follow all organizational safety protocols for conflict-zone reporting.
• Assess risk in rapidly changing environments and make informed decisions to protect self and team members.
• Ensure reporting adheres to journalistic ethics, laws, and security guidelines.

• Reported on local and international events, enhancing audience awareness of current affairs.
• Conducted interviews with key figures, providing insightful commentary and analysis.
• Collaborated with production teams to create impactful radio segments and broadcasts.
• Researched topics extensively, ensuring accuracy and depth in news reporting.
• Coordinated with fellow correspondents stationed abroad to cover international stories from multiple perspectives.

• Led coverage of breaking news and major events, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Mentored junior correspondents, enhancing their writing and reporting skills.
• Developed strong relationships with sources, resulting in exclusive interviews and insights.
• Collaborated with editorial team to refine story angles and improve narrative quality.
• Coordinated with international reporters to deliver comprehensive global perspectives on local issues.
• Utilized multimedia tools for storytelling, integrating video and photography into articles effectively.
• Broke exclusive stories through diligent investigative reporting efforts, positioning the publication as a leading news source.
• Consistently met tight deadlines by managing time effectively and prioritizing tasks accordingly.
• Contributed to special report projects, showcasing expertise in assigned subject matter areas.

• Led editorial team in developing news coverage strategies across multiple platforms.
• Ensured accuracy and consistency of published content by implementing rigorous quality control processes.
• Mentored junior editors, providing guidance on editorial standards and best practices.
• Coordinated with reporters to streamline story development and enhance newsroom communication.
• Developed strong relationships with sources to obtain exclusive interviews and information for stories.

• Oversaw news production processes to ensure timely delivery of high-quality content.
• Coordinated with reporters and editors to develop engaging storylines for broadcasts.
• Managed production schedules, ensuring all segments met deadlines and quality standards.
• Directed live broadcasts, making real-time decisions to enhance viewer experience.