Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Certification
Languages
Awards
Timeline
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Ahmed Ali

Alexandria,VA

Summary

Experienced Field Producer and Multimedia Journalist with 15+ years in international news production, specializing in digital video content, scriptwriting, and risk-assessed field operations. Proven track record in delivering high-quality content for Arabic and global audiences, with a focus on digital-first text, vertical shorts, and social treatments. Bilingual in Arabic and English, adept at managing cross-functional teams to produce impactful news coverage.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Social Media Producer

Middle East Broadcasting Networks
Washington, DC
01.2024 - Current
  • Spearheaded digital content production, including planned video content and vertical shorts, leading to a 20% increase in engagement
  • Managed real-time breaking news coverage across platforms, ensuring timely and accurate updates
  • Developed social treatments to enhance content relevancy and audience reach.

Economic Script Writer

Aldaheeh Digital Show (الدحيح)
Washington, DC
10.2023 - Current
  • Scripted and produced episodes with 20M+ views, focusing on simplifying complex economic topics for digital audiences
  • Integrated digital-first text and social treatments, increasing viewer engagement and retention.

Associate Producer

Middle East Broadcasting Networks
Springfield, VA
05.2019 - 10.2023
  • Directed field production for both digital and broadcast platforms, optimizing logistical efficiency and content quality
  • Leveraged social media trends to expand audience reach by 10%, implementing risk-assessed production processes to ensure team safety.

Field Producer

BBC Arabic
Cairo, Egypt
04.2017 - 05.2019
  • Produced and edited news reports, documentaries, and live broadcasts, aligning with BBC’s editorial standards
  • Managed field operations, including risk assessment, securing interviews, and producing digital video content and vertical shorts.

Communications Consultant

Egyptian Social Housing Fund & World Bank Group
Cairo, Egypt
02.2018 - 04.2019
  • Produced video content for international broadcast, successfully enhancing public understanding of World Bank initiatives
  • Coordinated multi-stakeholder communication strategies, managing timelines and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.

Deputy Head of Business News

Al-Watan Daily Newspaper
Cairo, Egypt
04.2012 - 06.2016
  • Led a team of journalists and videographers, overseeing the production of multimedia content, resulting in a 24% increase in digital engagement.

Morning Show Producer

Dream TV
Cairo, Egypt
04.2009 - 05.2012
  • Produced morning show segments, managing all aspects from pre-production to live broadcast, ensuring adherence to editorial and production standards.

Education

Bachelor of Quality Control -

Specialized Studies Academy
Cairo, Egypt
01.2007

Skills

  • Field Production & Live Broadcasting
  • Digital Content Creation & Editing (Adobe Premiere, EDIUS)
  • Script Writing & Storytelling (Arabic & English)
  • Planned Digital Video Content & Vertical Shorts
  • Multimedia Strategy & Cross-Platform Distribution
  • Social Media Integration & Engagement
  • Risk-Assessed Production Planning
  • Digital-First Text & Social Treatments
  • Team Leadership & Project Management
  • News Coverage & Editorial Judgment
  • Bilingual Communication (Arabic/English)

Certification

  • Video Production & Editing: Adobe Premiere, Photoshop
  • ENPS System Training: Al Hurrah TV
  • Hostile Environment & First Aid Training (HEFAT)
  • Search Engine Optimization (SEO): Google
  • English for Journalism: University of Pennsylvania

Languages

  • English, Fluent
  • Arabic, Native/Bilingual

Awards

2020, Bronze Telly Award, Best Social Impact, Sam & Ammar Program

Timeline

Social Media Producer

Middle East Broadcasting Networks
01.2024 - Current

Economic Script Writer

Aldaheeh Digital Show (الدحيح)
10.2023 - Current

Associate Producer

Middle East Broadcasting Networks
05.2019 - 10.2023

Communications Consultant

Egyptian Social Housing Fund & World Bank Group
02.2018 - 04.2019

Field Producer

BBC Arabic
04.2017 - 05.2019

Deputy Head of Business News

Al-Watan Daily Newspaper
04.2012 - 06.2016

Morning Show Producer

Dream TV
04.2009 - 05.2012

Bachelor of Quality Control -

Specialized Studies Academy
  • Video Production & Editing: Adobe Premiere, Photoshop
  • ENPS System Training: Al Hurrah TV
  • Hostile Environment & First Aid Training (HEFAT)
  • Search Engine Optimization (SEO): Google
  • English for Journalism: University of Pennsylvania
Ahmed Ali