Samah Hamid
Woodbridge,VA
Summary
Dynamic content creator and visual storyteller with extensive experience at Al Hurra and Sky News Arabia. Expert in video editing and the Adobe Suite, I excel in engaging audiences through innovative campaigns and effective SEO strategies. Recognized for my collaborative spirit, I thrive in fast-paced environments, driving brand engagement, and enhancing digital presence.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Content and Visual Editor
Middle East Broadcasting Networks
Springfield, VA
07.2020 - Current
- Produced video graphics for storytelling with Adobe Suite.
- Produces and edits visual, digital content in various forms and formats for several platforms.
- Develops and tailors the daily digital output to ensure world-class Arabic visual storytelling.
- Works closely with editors to develop creative visual concepts for onsite features.
- Coordinated and sorted video content to optimize the editing workflow.
- Selected and edited large volumes of raw footage to meet creative vision.
Senior Social Media Specialist and Video Editor
Sky News Arabia
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
03.2017 - 03.2020
- Working closely with digital senior producers.
- Creating stories mainly in videos, video graphics, using Adobe Suite.
- Promoting all distinctive, stylish news, and features content on all social media platforms.
- Working closely with the Program Producers and promoting all programs on social media platforms.
- Provided guidance on best practices for developing effective content across all social media channels.
- Employed storytelling for digital content and developed unique campaigns to promote brand engagement.
- Supported SEO initiatives to improve content, keywords, and branding.
- Created, designed and managed multiple social media accounts on various platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat and LinkedIn.
Online Senior Editor
Abu Dhabi Media Company
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
09.2010 - 02.2017
- Updating the website. Before publishing, manage reporters in different countries, and deal with marketing, sales, and development departments.
- Knowledge of SEO and social media platforms.
- Proofread copy to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation and syntax.
- Developed story or content ideas, considering reader or audience appeal.
Online Deputy Editor
Dubai Media Incorporated
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
08.2006 - 08.2010
- Gained the “Star of the Online Department” award in 2008 for teamwork orientation and taking initiatives.
- Managed multiple writing and editing assignments in dynamic environment within stated timelines.
- Conducted interviews with subject matter experts in order to gather additional information for stories.
- Monitored industry trends and news sources for potential story ideas.
- Analyzed reader engagement metrics in order to determine which types of stories are most popular among audiences.
Education
Journalism And Mass Communication
Lebanese University
Beirut- Lebanon06-2005
Diploma - Business And Office Practice
Norwegian People’s Aid
Beirut- Lebanon09-2001
Skills
- Video editing
- Adobe Suite
- Content creation
- Visual storytelling
- SEO strategies
- Social media management
- Audience engagement
- Communication skills
Languages
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
Accomplishments
- Gained the “Star of the Online Department” award 2008.
- Produced one of the most viewed video in the history of Al Hurra with 33 million views.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Content and Visual Editor
Middle East Broadcasting Networks
07.2020 - Current
Senior Social Media Specialist and Video Editor
Sky News Arabia
03.2017 - 03.2020
Online Senior Editor
Abu Dhabi Media Company
09.2010 - 02.2017
Online Deputy Editor
Dubai Media Incorporated
08.2006 - 08.2010
Journalism And Mass Communication
Lebanese University
Diploma - Business And Office Practice
Norwegian People’s Aid
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