Muammal Jaafar
Springfield,VA
Summary
Experienced news editor and translator with a strong background in Middle East politics, religion, and culture. Skilled in managing editorial teams, ensuring compliance with journalistic ethics, and delivering high-quality content for broadcast and digital platforms. Proficient in Arabic and English with expertise in translation and interpretation. Seeking a challenging role in a dynamic media organization.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior News Editor
Middle East Broadcasting Networks
09.2007 - 11.2022
- Managed and led the broadcast and digital editorial team providing content for air broadcast, website portal and social networking sites
- Checked all drafted/ translated texts, photos and video clips for conformity to journalistic code of ethics and compliance with copyright laws before approving material for broadcasting and publishing
- Evaluated news sources and constantly monitored events and followed political, economic, military and cultural developments in the US and world at large
- Assessed simultaneous and recorded interpretations of major events such as US president's speeches, briefings, news press conferences and so forth
- Trained team members on techniques of interpretation specifically simultaneous and of translation especially literal and adaptation
Project Manager
YORK ZIMMERMAN INC.
07.2011 - 11.2011
- Managed translation and voice-over of “A Force More Powerful” Documentary.
- Recruited voice-over announcers to complete the project
- Coordinated with documentary producer and director to ensure accuracy and professionalism
- Supervised work flow to ensure project meets quality standards, and deadlines.
- Adhered to industry practices, company standards and safety protocols in work.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
Quality Control Editor
Middle East Broadcasting Networks
07.2006 - 07.2007
- Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
- Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes, and approved final versions for publication.
- Reviewed translated articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.
- Communicated directly with writers to collaboratively assess work and guide editorial improvements.
International Broadcaster
Voice Of America
05.2003 - 07.2006
- Delivered high-quality reporting, commentary and analysis on both on-air and off-air environments.
- Translated complex English texts into Arabic and vice versa.
- Conducted extensive research a variety of topics to generate meaningful content, articles and scripts.
- Delivered latest content, news and information to highly diverse audiences in the Arab countries and the world at large.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams of managers, producers and technical specialists.
Community Development Specialist
Lincoln Action Program
11.2002 - 05.2003
- Developed short- and long term community development strategies to draw businesses and consumers to rural areas.
- Communicated effectively with all different personalities and people in various job positions by being courteous, enthusiastic and offering clear feedback.
- Conducted online and in person research to identify community development opportunities.
- Reviewed current procedures, identified areas of potential enhancement and implemented changes to improve overall effectiveness by [Number]%.
Elementary Education Coordinator
Americorps
09.2001 - 11.2002
- Developed community education programming events and other activities designed to increase and improve educational outcomes.
- Planned, formulated and assessed goals, policies, and activities designed to implement educational objectives and performance standards.
- Collated feedback and performance data to create insightful program reports.
- Recognized educational program improvement requirements and supported faculty leaders in developing solutions.
- Translated English forms, documents and regulations from English into Arabic for parents.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Engineering
Mosul University
Iraq09.1986
Skills
- Translation from Arabic to English and vice versa
- Process Design
- Investigation Ability
- Consensus-Building and Teamwork
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Persian
Elementary
Timeline
Project Manager
YORK ZIMMERMAN INC.
07.2011 - 11.2011
Senior News Editor
Middle East Broadcasting Networks
09.2007 - 11.2022
Quality Control Editor
Middle East Broadcasting Networks
07.2006 - 07.2007
International Broadcaster
Voice Of America
05.2003 - 07.2006
Community Development Specialist
Lincoln Action Program
11.2002 - 05.2003
Elementary Education Coordinator
Americorps
09.2001 - 11.2002
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Engineering
Mosul University
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