Fatima Zaidi
Bolingbrook,IL
Summary
I am a dynamic writer, social media content creator, strategist, and journalist with extensive experience in editorial writing, copyediting, marketing, and design. My expertise covers a wide range of subjects such as religion, spirituality, lifestyle, culture, world news, and politics. This allows me to craft compelling narratives that enhance brand visibility and promote public engagement. My experiences include contributing for well-known women-owned media outlets such as Muslim Girl and Reclamation Magazine, and my professional journey has been marked by notable growth and impact in social media marketing, copywriting, and communications. I am passionate about creating stronger brand images for organizations and extending their outreach to newer audiences.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Ambassador
United Nations Association Chicago
Chicago, IL
05.2025 - Current
- I support the UNA's climate action initiatives by helping to plan awareness campaigns and digital outreach efforts focused on sustainability and environmental justice.
- I assist in drafting social media content and educational materials designed to promote the United Nations' Climate Action goal (SDG #13) to a wider audience, specifically on Instagram.
- I coordinate with other ambassadors and partner organizations to explore to explain opportunities for co-hosted webinars, climate discussions, and youth engagement projects.
- I participate in monthly meetings to discuss climate advocacy strategy and contribute research on environmental topics relevant to current global policy conversations.
Staff Writer
Reclamation Magazine
Remote
11.2024 - Current
- I am responsible for publishing, editing, and fact-checking articles about world news and politics prior to publication.
- I write articles on national and global politics, social justice, and underrepresented communities, aiming to inform and inspire through investigative and opinion-driven pieces.
- I contribute regularly to editorial meetings and pitch original story ideas.
Communications Associate
Al-Furqaan Foundation
Romeoville, IL
08.2023 - Current
- I manage a social media calendar for 13 divisions of the nonprofit and scheduled weekly posts for Instagram and Facebook.
- I engage regularly with followers across social media platforms through comments and direct messaging in order to maintain an active presence.
- I am responsible for editing, designing, and publishing our internal newsletter to approximately 100 employees.
- I create daily social media posts for all of our divisions which included important announcements, events, data, think pieces, event round ups, and employment opportunities.
- I have written and published in-depth and well-researched blog articles for all division websites which expanded our audience into countries like Ireland, China, Malaysia, and Sweden. These articles covered incarceration, spirituality, current events, and Islamic education.
- As the Communications Associate, I play a crucial role in creating engaging content, which would boost traffic on our social and web pages, and bring in more followers on Instagram and Facebook.
- I am also responsible for handling media relations and publishing press releases on a strict deadline every time an influential personality visited the organization.
- I develop relationships with media outlets to increase visibility for the organization's initiatives.
- I edit photos and videos using editing software tools, such as Canva and CapCut.
- I arrange influencer collaborations to increase product service and awareness.
Staff Writer
Muslim Girl
Remote
01.2023 - Current
- I research, edit, fact-check, and publish on Muslim Girl, an editorial platform with over one million readers, articles about culture, lifestyle, religion, and world news.
- I highlight trending stories and personalities that were leading the Muslim community through influential movements.
- I wrote features that included influential personalities, such as Halima Aden, Bisan Owda, and Malala Yousafzai.
- During my time here, I quickly began to cover breaking news stories affecting the Muslim world due to my ability to provide deliverables under tight deadlines.
- Within two months of my employment, two articles of mine about modesty and supernatural phenomenona in Islam became the top-read articles of 2023.
Contributing Writer
Byrdie
Remote
03.2023 - 12.2024
- I wrote articles that surrounded on the topic of wellbeing and skincare during the month of Ramadan.
- I interviewed dermatologists and skincare/wellness influencers on tips and product recommendations for maximum skin hydration.
- I wrote articles that focused on featuring the voices of Muslim women in honor of Muslim Women's Day.
- I adhered to strict editorial policies including tone of voice and word count when researching and editing content.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
DePaul University
Chicago, IL06-2022
Skills
- Press release writing
- Social media management
- Content creation
- Visual content design
- Interview conduction
- Content editing
- Fact-checking
- Research skills
- Copywriting
- Attention to detail
- Canva
- CapCut
- Video Editing
- Photo Editing
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Urdu
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Ambassador
United Nations Association Chicago
05.2025 - Current
Staff Writer
Reclamation Magazine
11.2024 - Current
Communications Associate
Al-Furqaan Foundation
08.2023 - Current
Contributing Writer
Byrdie
03.2023 - 12.2024
Staff Writer
Muslim Girl
01.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
DePaul University
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