Haytham KHAWAND
Stafford
Summary
Accomplished journalist with over 15 years of experience in political and war reporting, delivering high-impact news coverage across television, radio, and digital platforms. Skilled in mobile journalism, live broadcasting, and producing in-depth stories under tight deadlines. Fluent in English, French, and Arabic, with a proven track record of excellence in high-pressure environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Writer/Reporter
Middle East Broadcasting Networks, Alhurra TV
11.2023 - Current
- Covered the US elections as a mobile journalist (MoJo)
- Produced live reports, digital content, and in-depth stories on the elections
- Utilized mobile journalism techniques for fast and effective reporting
- Serve as an analyst in live bulletins for current events, providing insights and expertise
News Writer
Middle East Broadcasting Networks, Alhurra TV
02.2019 - 10.2023
- Develop and write news stories in classical Arabic with clarity, accuracy, and balance
- Monitor English and Arabic news feeds
- Complete writing assessments for summaries, news programs, news packages, live events, and features
Deputy News Editor
Sky News Arabia
06.2015 - 02.2019
- Coordinated and oversaw newsdesk and newsgathering functions
- Ensured field and bureau teams delivered necessary output for television and online platforms
News Reporter
MTV Lebanon
12.2011 - 05.2015
- Collected and analyzed information about newsworthy events for broadcast
- Covered major events in Lebanon including governmental coups, terrorism, clashes, elections, and more
- Gained a reputation as a well-connected reporter, earning multiple awards and recognition
News Producer & News Anchor
Voice of Lebanon Radio Station (VDL)
11.2010 - 05.2015
- Presented news bulletins and breaking news
- Edited stories and worked on special event shows
- Reported stories with accuracy and depth
Reporter, News Writer & News Ticker Supervisor
Alsumaria, Iraqi Network Channel
07.2006 - 12.2011
- Co-Host and Co-Producer of 'Alanan,' the first interactive political talk show in Iraq
News Reporter
LBCI (Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation)
09.2011 - 09.2011
Writer and Reporter
Elaph.com
04.2009 - 03.2010
- Company Overview: First Arab Online News Site
- First Arab Online News Site
Top 5 Shortlisted Candidate
BBC Arabic
03.2007 - 03.2007
- Company Overview: British Broadcasting Corporation - London
- British Broadcasting Corporation - London
Editor and Reporter
An-Nahar Newspaper
10.2005 - 03.2006
- Company Overview: Beirut, Lebanon
- Authored numerous political and social articles in various Lebanese newspapers and magazines
- Beirut, Lebanon
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Political and Administrative Sciences
Lebanese University
BeirutLebanese Official Bacc II - Sociology & Economy
College Notre Dame Des Soeurs Antonines
Skills
- Meeting tight deadlines
- Effective communication
- Team coordination
- Proficient in MS Office
- Proficient in Dalet
- Proficient in INews-Avid
- Proficient in Aurora
- Proficient in ENPS
- Proficient in Edius
- Proficient in Adobe Premiere
- Newswriting
- On-camera skills
- Exceptional storytelling
- Gathering information
- Creative storytelling
- Voiceover writing
- News anchoring
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Politics
- History
- General Culture
- Sports
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/16/84
- Nationality: Lebanese (Awaiting American citizenship interview and oath)
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Senior Writer/Reporter
Middle East Broadcasting Networks, Alhurra TV
11.2023 - Current
News Writer
Middle East Broadcasting Networks, Alhurra TV
02.2019 - 10.2023
Deputy News Editor
Sky News Arabia
06.2015 - 02.2019
News Reporter
MTV Lebanon
12.2011 - 05.2015
News Reporter
LBCI (Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation)
09.2011 - 09.2011
News Producer & News Anchor
Voice of Lebanon Radio Station (VDL)
11.2010 - 05.2015
Writer and Reporter
Elaph.com
04.2009 - 03.2010
Top 5 Shortlisted Candidate
BBC Arabic
03.2007 - 03.2007
Reporter, News Writer & News Ticker Supervisor
Alsumaria, Iraqi Network Channel
07.2006 - 12.2011
Editor and Reporter
An-Nahar Newspaper
10.2005 - 03.2006
Lebanese Official Bacc II - Sociology & Economy
College Notre Dame Des Soeurs Antonines
Bachelor's Degree - Political and Administrative Sciences
Lebanese University
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