Ahmed Radwan
Doha
Summary
A highly skilled and versatile journalist with a passion for delivering accurate and compelling stories across multiple platforms including print, television, and social media. Expertise in news reporting, team management, and social media strategy development, consistently driving increased website traffic, social media engagement, and revenue growth. Proven leader in managing editorial teams and implementing policies to enhance content quality and audience engagement. Adept at crafting narratives that resonate with readers and viewers, fostering a loyal and growing audience base.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Journalist
Hamad Medical Corporation & Ministry of Public Health
Doha, Qatar
05.2023 - Current
- Writing press releases and working with the media to provide news HMC wants to release to the public
- Responsible for creating social media and video script content and conducting interviews with executives, managers, physicians, and other professionals to gather information about the latest updates in their fields.
- Enhanced newsroom efficiency by streamlining editorial processes and implementing new technologies.
- Mentored junior journalists for improved reporting skills and adherence to ethical standards.
- Generated compelling story ideas by maintaining strong relationships with community leaders and staying informed about local issues.
- Collaborated with editors to refine article content, ensuring accuracy and clarity of information.
- Developed multimedia content for articles, increasing reader engagement and sharing on social media platforms.
Journalist & Content Supervisor
Dar Al Sharq Group
Doha, Qatar
11.2020 - 04.2023
- Wrote, edited, and proofread content; managed teams of writers and graphic designers formulating cross-platform content strategy; built social media following; provided editorial, creative, and technical support; tracked web analytics to ascertain content engagement levels; and managed content across all platforms.
- Increased readership through engaging storytelling and attention-grabbing headlines.
- Developed strong relationships with sources, leading to exclusive interviews and scoops.
- Utilized social media channels to promote articles and interact with readers, increasing online engagement rates.
- Head of content for more than 50 campaigns for Qatar Shura Council elections 2021.
Media - Editorial Producer
Social, Qatar Media Corporation, Qatar TV
Doha, Qatar
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Drafted official news articles and reports, worked with the digital team to share video and infographic content on social media platforms, and led live coverage on Qatar TV social media accounts
- Enhanced editorial content by thoroughly researching and fact-checking articles before publication.
- Streamlined workflow processes, resulting in increased efficiency and productivity within the editorial team.
- Enhanced brand visibility by developing and implementing strategic social media campaigns.
- Increased audience engagement with compelling content creation and consistent posting schedules.
Digital News Assistant Producer
Al-Jazeera Media Network
Doha, Qatar
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Produced and edited news for social media platforms, compiled resources for future use, prepared visual content for production, worked in newsroom to produce timely digital content, coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas, and segments, and assigned Op-Eds on various political issues.
- Enhanced news reporting quality by conducting thorough research and fact-checking on various topics.
- Assisted in editing process to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency across all published articles.
- Collaborated with graphic designers to create visually appealing infographics for better story presentation.
Media Consultant
Digital Solutions
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Developed and led media training sessions on media production, social media best practices, and maintaining records and files.
- Strategic Content Planning
- Managed client relationships, ensuring timely communication and effective project execution.
- Developed comprehensive media plans to achieve clients'' marketing objectives.
Journalist
Press House - Palestine
Palestine
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Palestine
- Wrote, edited, and proofread stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards; assessed leads and pitched captivating story ideas to editors; reviewed and edited storylines; conducted research to prepare clean, concise, and factual articles; kept records of all notes, interviews, and audio files, created trustworthy relationships with contacts and sources for use in future reports, monitored latest news developments by reviewing newspapers, opinion pieces, and social media platforms, collected and verified data, followed through on beat sources, contacts, and leads to gather news for stories
- Enhanced publication''s reputation by consistently delivering high-quality, well-researched articles on various topics.
- Increased readership through engaging storytelling and attention-grabbing headlines.
- Received multiple journalism awards for in-depth features and breaking news coverage.
Editor and Social Media Specialist
Sawa News Agency
Palestine
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Coordinated and managed online and print content, set publication standards, and established goals and expectations; managed and edited daily news, unique news stories, and periodical items using video editing tools to facilitate video telecast; collaborated with reporters, editors, and photojournalists to facilitate efficient news coverage to boost agency's position in media market, checked content for accuracy and errors, proofread, edited, and improved news-stories.
- Enhanced publication quality by diligently proofreading and editing articles for grammar, spelling, and consistency.
- Collaborated with writers to improve content structure and clarity, resulting in increased reader engagement.
Education
Master of Arts - Journalism
Doha Institute For Graduate Studies
Qatar2020
Associate of Arts - New Media & Citizen Journalism
YaLa Academy's Aileen GettySchool
United States - Online2017
Bachelor of Arts - English Language & Literature
Al-Azhar University
Palestine2016
Skills
- News Writing
- Arabic Proofreading
- Translation
- Content Creation
- Press Release Writing
- Multimedia Storytelling
- Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Trello
- HootSuite
- Wildmoka
- INEWS
- Interview techniques
- Team Mentoring
- Investigative reporting
- Breaking News Coverage
- Audience Engagement
- Editorial leadership
Languages
Certification
- ICFJ-META Audience Engagement Strategies - 2023 The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ), in partnership with the Meta.
- Investigative Journalism for Gulf Journalists - 2022 The Global Investigative Journalism Network & Arab Reporters for Investigative Journalism (ARIJ)
- Safety and Security Course for Palestinian Journalists -2017 The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
- Promoting Objective Media in Palestine Accredited by Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung - Germany 2016
Timeline
Senior Journalist
Hamad Medical Corporation & Ministry of Public Health
05.2023 - Current
Media - Editorial Producer
Social, Qatar Media Corporation, Qatar TV
01.2022 - 01.2023
Journalist & Content Supervisor
Dar Al Sharq Group
11.2020 - 04.2023
Digital News Assistant Producer
Al-Jazeera Media Network
09.2019 - 03.2020
Media Consultant
Digital Solutions
01.2018 - 01.2019
Journalist
Press House - Palestine
01.2016 - 12.2017
Editor and Social Media Specialist
Sawa News Agency
01.2016 - 01.2017
Master of Arts - Journalism
Doha Institute For Graduate Studies
Associate of Arts - New Media & Citizen Journalism
YaLa Academy's Aileen GettySchool
Bachelor of Arts - English Language & Literature
Al-Azhar University