May Allam
Summary
Inspiring Chief Editor with 15 years of content creation and development oversight delivering relevant and engaging content to readers. Successfully collaborates with stakeholders to accurately present brand in print and online media. Strong writing, communication and computer skills and powerful commitment to creativity and innovation.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English News Chief Editor
Egyptian Radio And Television Union ERTU
01.2009 - 01.2020
- Established editorial direction and publication policies and procedures and monitored and maintained functional consistency.
- Supported and encouraged editorial board to provide independent and objective advice, opinions and perspectives to enhance publication.
- Assigned manuscript submissions to editorial board for peer review and publishing determination
- Adhered to ethical guidelines and standards to promote responsible publication and media practices.
- Processed and investigated appeals and complaints to resolve quickly and constructively.
- Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes, and approved final versions for publication.
- Managed team of writers and junior editors to deliver accurate and engaging content.
- Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
- Communicated directly with writers to collaboratively assess work and guide editorial improvements.
- Maintain Media relations as well as contact with outside news agencies and other news sources to obtain information regarding developing news items
- Determine priority and assign coverage to news units
- Originate or approve ideas for news features
- Oversaw, trained and developed writers and associates, assistants and junior editors to optimize production and quality of work.
- Set layouts and selected photos for stories to boost readership.
- Supported publication by helping develop layouts and collaborating with production teams.
Teaching Assistant
Faculty Of Economics And Political Science
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Presented wide range of information to students using hands-on instructional techniques for effective comprehension.
- Studied and implemented latest information on specific subjects and learning strategies.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
- Handled class records for attendance, assignment grades and course participation scores.
Radio Announcer
Radio Misr
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Delivered exceptional programming to audience members by always researching events, guests, and programs thoroughly.
- Engaged with audience members through telephone calls and personal commentary on musical selections, political happenings, and other items of interest.
- Managed news announcements and scripted quick headlines for breaking news events.
- Conducted comprehensive research and developed targeted questions for use in guest interviews.
- Covered special events and breaking news with eye for detail and tenacious pursuit of important information.
- Drafted news headlines for broadcasting to capture listeners with clear and condensed writing.
News Editor
Egyptian Radio And Television Union
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Reported to editor-In-chief about news articles for print, daily staff happenings and creation of company newsletter.
- Monitored breaking news for information on incidents, events, and topics of interest to quickly assign coverage to staff.
- Conceptualized, pitched, assigned and monitored stories from origination to publication.
- Supported publication by helping develop layouts and collaborating with production teams.
- Edited and revised wide array of content for accuracy, clarity and consistency.
- Developed and maintained editorial standards for content.
- Established and implemented workflows to streamline editing processes.
- Wrote and created content for various topics and mediums.
Economic Researcher
Egyptian Ministry Of International Cooperation
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Project Coordination with the World Bank Delegation to Egypt
- Handling Egypt-WB economic cooperation portfolio, including financing agreements of grants, memoranda of understanding, and technical cooperation agreements
- Undertake the legal, technical, and administrative procedures toward the agreement's conclusion
- Represent Egypt in several official events, preparing reports, presentations, and recommendations to the Minister of International Cooperation
- Responsible for following up on development programs/projects financed through the Ministry
- Analyzing economic reports and performing development research
- Following up on the implementation of the development projects.
- Provided assistance to leaders and staff to reach objectives in corporate policies, procedures and regulations.
- Oversaw proper handling of administrative requests, ensuring effective allocation of resources, teams and necessary finances.
- Wrote reports, reviews, and summaries regarding the WB projects in Egypt.
- Conducted document review, organization and quality control of data acquisition to draw relevant conclusions and direct research activities.
Education
Ph.D. - Philosophy of Political Science, Comparative Politics
Faculty of Economics And Political Science
Cairo University 08.2015
Master of Political Science - Political Science
Faculty of Economics And Political Science
Cairo University 04.2009
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Faculty of Economics And Political Science
Cairo University 06.2005
Skills
- Preparing Pieces
- Assigning Articles
- Creating Page Layouts
- Assigning Stories
- Story Summaries
- Preparing Templates
- Breaking News
- Studio Broadcasts
- Work Coordination
- Conversation Recording
- Keen Eye for Detail
- Interviewing Skills
- Generating Headlines
- Story Line Research
- Administration and Management
- Editing Team Supervision
- Topic Assignment
- Problem Identification
- Troubleshooting
- Editing
Certification
ACADEMICBACKGROUNDPROFESSIONALEXPERIENCEPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
English News Chief Editor
Egyptian Radio And Television Union ERTU
01.2009 - 01.2020
Teaching Assistant
Faculty Of Economics And Political Science
01.2009 - 01.2012
Radio Announcer
Radio Misr
01.2009 - 01.2010
Economic Researcher
Egyptian Ministry Of International Cooperation
01.2006 - 01.2008
News Editor
Egyptian Radio And Television Union
01.2005 - 01.2009
Ph.D. - Philosophy of Political Science, Comparative Politics
Faculty of Economics And Political Science
Master of Political Science - Political Science
Faculty of Economics And Political Science
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Faculty of Economics And Political Science
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