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Hanen El Hidri

Hanen El Hidri

Journalist
Arlington,VA

Summary

Skilled trilingual journalist with extensive political and cultural MENA's region background eager to leverage remarkable writing and verbal communication skills and 17 years' experience to take on new position with long-term career-advancement potential. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude, strong work ethic, and quick learning abilities. Exemplary in supporting organizational goals and contributing to dynamic teams.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior News Producer

News Center Dubai TV
Dubai, U.A.E
03.2011 - 12.2019
  • Supervised the work of the editorial team in order to maintain quality standards.
  • Managed high-profile events, including Presidential Elections, General Assembly meetings, and Gulf Cooperation Council summit.
  • Reviewed and edited news stories and anchors' questions, ensuring factual accuracy, as well as correcting spelling and grammar errors.
  • Monitored local, national, and international current events to identify potential news stories.
  • Led news crew during breaking news, on-air newscast, and coordinated with various newsroom desks.
  • Researched current events and topics to develop story ideas for the newscast.
  • Assigned topics and stories to writers or reporters for coverage, and set deadlines.
  • Conducted regular meetings with the editorial team in order to discuss upcoming assignments, or review completed work.

Writer / Reporter (Gulf Region)

Al Hurra TV
DUBAI, U.A.E
01.2009 - 02.2011
  • Cultivated relationships with sources and key figures in the local area to reliably produce top-notch news coverage.
  • Wrote, shot, and edited news stories for on-air broadcasting.
  • Initiated contact with outside sources, such as PR firms, government offices, or celebrity representatives, and scheduled interviews with guests.
  • Researched story background information to provide complete and accurate information.
  • Reported news stories for broadcast, thoroughly describing background and details of events.
  • Attended press conferences or interviews and events in order to gather first-hand information about a particular topic or event.

Broadcast Producer

Al Aan TV
Dubai, U.A.E
09.2008 - 01.2009
  • Organised meetings with correspondents to discuss story ideas and strategies.
  • Collaborated with editors, producers and other staff members in the development of stories.
  • Determined story's emphasis, length and format to organise material accordingly.
  • Enforced time limits to journalists, reporters and anchors on-air.
  • Assigned advanced and breaking news stories to anchors and reporters.
  • Reviewed scripts written by staff members prior to airing them on the newscast.
  • Conferred with writers and anchors regarding changes in content, style or guidelines.

Trainee Journalist

Al Jazeera Network
Doha, QATAR
07.2006 - 05.2008
  • Wrote news stories, developed leads and constructed headlines.
  • Completed assigned pieces and developed independent stories.
  • Established and maintained relationships with credible sources.
  • Followed-up on leads for information regarding news and coverages.
  • Record voiceover narration for Aljazeera Arabic Channel/programs and documentary.

Journalist (French Language Department)

Radio Tunis Chaine Internationale
Tunis, TUNISIA
08.2003 - 07.2005
  • Writing news (International news desk)
  • Conducting interviews with different people, including government officials, opinion leaders, and locals
  • Plan and execute Network News Updates and extended news coverage
  • Reporting wide variety of local news topics, including sport, entertainment, business, and live events.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Audiovisual Journalism

Institute of Press And Sciences of Communication
06.2006

Skills

  • Articulate Communication Skills
  • Experience in Leadership
  • Information Analysis
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Deadline-Driven
  • Proofreading
  • Creative Writing
  • Staff Development
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Certification

  • Certified Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)

Certification ID IS: 993036850

Languages

French
Full Professional
Arabic
Full Professional
English
Professional

Timeline

Senior News Producer

News Center Dubai TV
03.2011 - 12.2019

Writer / Reporter (Gulf Region)

Al Hurra TV
01.2009 - 02.2011

Broadcast Producer

Al Aan TV
09.2008 - 01.2009

Trainee Journalist

Al Jazeera Network
07.2006 - 05.2008

Journalist (French Language Department)

Radio Tunis Chaine Internationale
08.2003 - 07.2005

Bachelor of Science - Audiovisual Journalism

Institute of Press And Sciences of Communication

Quote

There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.
Colin Powell

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