Open To Work
Abderrahim Foukara
Potomac,MD
Summary
Forward-thinking, results-driven Bureau Chief focused on optimizing reach, effectiveness and quality of organization. Accomplished in using leadership abilities, knowledge and decision-making strengths to surpass expectations. Skilled in leading and motivating teams, correcting problems, and establishing objectives in with efficient and industrious approach. Great writing and delivery skills for both TV and radio
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
37
37
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Bureau Chief for the Americas & On-Air Talent
Aljazeera International TV USA
Washington, District of Columbia
04.2017 - 02.2026
- Managing 200 News, HR, Finance and General Services employees
- Hosting a weekly show on US politics and their impact worldwide
- Representing Aljazeera Network at US media, press freedom and other events
- Directed news coverage and editorial strategy for multiple platforms.
- Collaborated with international teams to ensure cohesive reporting standards.
- Negotiating with labor union Sag-Aftra on behalf of Aljazeera
- Public speaking and panel moderator on behalf of Aljazeera
Bureau Chief - Aljazeera Arabic
Aljazeera US
Washington, District of Columbia
TV correspondent
Aljazeera USA
Washington, District of Columbia
Diplomatic Correspondent United Nations NY
Aljazeera USA
New York, New York
Senior Editor
AllAfrica.com
Washington, District of Columbia
Correspondent
BBC & Public Radio International Boston
Boston, Massachusetts
07.1999 - 07.2001
Producer, reporter, host, journalism instructor
BBC World Service
Lomdon
Education
Ph.D. - Political Science (South Africa)
University of A Glasgow UK
Glasgow , UK 02.1989 - 03.2026
Skills
- Radio & TV skills
- Voiceover and delivery skills
- Political analysis
- Media strategy
- Public speaking
- Team leadership
- Voiceover
- Panel moderation
- Public relations
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
Accomplishments
- Clinton Global Initiative Award (2015)
- Led the Aljazeera team at the 2020 Oscar ceremony for the Oscar nomination of its « St Louis Superman » documentary
- Featured by the LA Times in its article my efforts to « translate » the US to Arab audiences
- Has been the good-to voice for explaining major Middle East events such as the Arab Spring to American audiences on leading US networks
Affiliations
- Travels, reading (history and literature), sports (swimming and hiking)
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridSalary Range
$170000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Bureau Chief for the Americas & On-Air Talent
Aljazeera International TV USA
04.2017 - 02.2026
Correspondent
BBC & Public Radio International Boston
07.1999 - 07.2001
Ph.D. - Political Science (South Africa)
University of A Glasgow UK
02.1989 - 03.2026
Bureau Chief - Aljazeera Arabic
Aljazeera US
TV correspondent
Aljazeera USA
Diplomatic Correspondent United Nations NY
Aljazeera USA
Senior Editor
AllAfrica.com
Producer, reporter, host, journalism instructor
BBC World Service