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MAAD AL SHEMERI

Summary

Personable news producer skilled in fact-checking and interviewing techniques, delivering high-quality news content under tight deadlines. Demonstrates expertise in media law and excels in crafting accurate news briefs, showcasing editing proficiency, and a strong commitment to journalistic integrity—proven ability to thrive in dynamic news environments while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

News Producer

MBN - AL HURRA
Virginia
09.2021 - Current

- Prepared summaries and news bulletins, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality content.

- Planned and implemented engaging stories, meeting deadlines, while collaborating with reporters and managers.

- Coordinated with team members to ensure script and video clip alignment, while performing necessary coding for seamless execution.

- Covered critical Middle East crises in Iraq, Syria, Yemen, Tunisia, and Egypt, producing in-depth features, and news stories.

- Contributed to U.S. election coverage, preparing special guests for 'breaking news' segments, and supporting the production team.

News Producer

Sky News Arabia
Abu Dhabi
07.2015 - 08.2021

- Prepared summaries and news bulletins, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality content.

- Planned and implemented engaging stories, meeting deadlines, while collaborating with reporters and managers.

- Coordinated with team members to ensure script and video clip alignment, while performing necessary coding for seamless execution.

- Covered critical Middle East crises in Iraq, Syria, Yemen, Tunisia, and Egypt, producing in-depth features, and news stories.

- Contributed to U.S. election coverage, preparing special guests for 'breaking news' segments, and supporting the production team.

Senior Editor

Dubai Media Incorporated
DUBAI
03.2013 - 06.2015

- Led editorial teams for various publications.

- Coordinated content creation and publication processes.

- Motivated staff to accomplish challenging objectives quickly, and to meet strict schedules.

- Proofread the copy to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax.

News Producer

Al-Shorooq TV Channel
Dubai
05.2011 - 04.2013

- Prepared summaries and news bulletins, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality content.

- Planned and implemented engaging stories, meeting deadlines, while collaborating with reporters and managers.

- Coordinated with team members to ensure script and video clip alignment, while performing necessary coding for seamless execution.

- Covered critical Middle East crises, producing in-depth features and news stories.

Producer

Eurosport
DUABI
02.2010 - 03.2011

- Led editorial teams for various publications.
- Coordinated content creation and publication processes.
- Motivated staff to accomplish challenging objectives quickly, and to meet strict schedules.
- Proofread the copy to detect and correct spelling, punctuation, and syntax errors.

Presenter & News Producer,

Al-Aan TV Channel
Dubai
01.2007 - 02.2010

- Presented news programs, and produced engaging content.

- Developed a strong on-camera presence and interviewing skills.

- Prepared summaries and news bulletins, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality content.
- Planned and implemented engaging stories, meeting deadlines, while collaborating with reporters and managers.
- Coordinated with team members to ensure script and video clip alignment, while performing necessary coding for seamless execution.
- Covered critical Middle East crises, producing in-depth features and news stories.
- Contributed to U.S. election coverage, preparing special guests for 'breaking news' segments, and supporting the production team.

News Editor

Al-Majd TV Channel
Dubai
02.2005 - 01.2007

- Edited and refined news content for broadcast.

- Ensure the accuracy and quality of news reporting.

Editor

Various Iraqi Newspapers
Baghdad
09.1998 - 01.2005

- Edited articles and content for publications such as A-Hali-Iraq, Baghdad, and Q. Al-Mushtarak newspapers.


- Developed strong writing and editing skills.

- Freelance sports writer.

- Various websites and newspapers, including Eurosport.

Education

Master of Arts - Philosophy of Media, Master

International Colleges
UK
09-2011

Bachelors of Business Administration -

Al-Turath University
Baghdad - Iraq
07-1996

Skills

  • Story planning
  • Scriptwriting
  • Video production
  • Broadcast journalism
  • News Editing
  • Social media management
  • Research skills
  • Deadline management
  • Interviewing techniques
  • Content management
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Video editing
  • Strong graphic and visual sense
  • Breaking news coverage
  • Digital strategy
  • Investigative journalism

Languages

  • Arabic, English and Swedish

Timeline

News Producer

MBN - AL HURRA
09.2021 - Current

News Producer

Sky News Arabia
07.2015 - 08.2021

Senior Editor

Dubai Media Incorporated
03.2013 - 06.2015

News Producer

Al-Shorooq TV Channel
05.2011 - 04.2013

Producer

Eurosport
02.2010 - 03.2011

Presenter & News Producer,

Al-Aan TV Channel
01.2007 - 02.2010

News Editor

Al-Majd TV Channel
02.2005 - 01.2007

Editor

Various Iraqi Newspapers
09.1998 - 01.2005

Master of Arts - Philosophy of Media, Master

International Colleges

Bachelors of Business Administration -

Al-Turath University
MAAD AL SHEMERI