Mohammad Zeidan
Translation And Media Professional
Doha
Summary
Results-focused translator and editor with extensive experience and expertise in coordinating, assembling, producing and publishing tailored content. Excellent communication, planning and problem-solving abilities with forward-thinking approach. Track record of published articles and translations, including three books and several edited guidebooks on writing and translation.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Editor and Staff
Aljazeera Media Institute
01.2024 - Current
- Contributed original articles on various topics, showcasing versatility and commitment as a writer and editor.
- Increased reader retention through engaging headlines and compelling story leads
- Maintained open lines of communication with authors throughout the editing process, resulting in smoother collaborations.
- Delivered high-quality translations of critical projects between Arabic and English.
- Maintained consistent quality standards by overseeing outsourced translations for important projects in both Arabic and English.
Managing Editor
Ultrasawt
01.2017 - 12.2023
- Engaged actively with the daily workflow on the website and its different local sub-sites and platforms
- Curated content, edit content, and oversee the content activity on social media and search engines
- Created plans and communicate deadlines to deliver content on time
- Facilitated communication between the editorial team and the social media teams
- Acquired new skills related to web analytics, content management systems, and social media growth
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for staff members, fostering professional growth and development opportunities.
Teaching Assistant
Istanbul 29 Mayis University
01.2011 - 12.2016
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts
- Accompanied students to language-focused trips to Arab countries.
Staff Translator
Abu-Ghazaleh International Translation, Distribution and Publishing
09.2008 - 10.2009
- Professionally rendered texts between Arabic and English in a timely manner in various business-related areas
- Provided summaries of non-Arabic documents for immediate use
- Reviewed final works to spot and correct in grammar, punctuation, and typos
- Provided simultaneous and consecutive translation services when needed.
Education
Master of Arts - Translation Studies
Jordan University
Bachelor of Arts - Applied English
Jordan University
Skills
Additional Information
I have experience translating and copy-editing multiple guides and projects for Al Jazeera Journalism Review. Notable works include Social News Gathering and Verification in the Arab World (2017), the Arabic rendition of the Mobile Journalism Manual (2017), and various other journalistic initiatives. Additionally, I've translated and showcased numerous featured stories and articles across a range of platforms, such as Al Jazeera Journalism Review, The Cultural Magazine of the University of Jordan, Ultrasawt, and 7iber.
Published Works
- The Idea of Israel by Ilan Pappe, published by the Arab Institute for Research and Publishing
- Palestine a Personal History by Karl Sabbagh. The translation was published by The Arab Institute for Research and Publishing.
- A Prophet and a Holy Land by Abdullah Marouf, published by the Arab Scientific Publishers.
Websites
Timeline
Editor and Staff
Aljazeera Media Institute
01.2024 - Current
Managing Editor
Ultrasawt
01.2017 - 12.2023
Teaching Assistant
Istanbul 29 Mayis University
01.2011 - 12.2016
Staff Translator
Abu-Ghazaleh International Translation, Distribution and Publishing
09.2008 - 10.2009
Master of Arts - Translation Studies
Jordan University
Bachelor of Arts - Applied English
Jordan University
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