Shreef Mostafa
Gainseville,VA
Summary
A Television Team Lead & Coordinating Producer with over than 17 years of experience in broadcast and digital production. Recognized for leading cross-functional teams, elevating production quality, and delivering engaging sports, and current affairs programming. Adept at blending creativity with operational discipline to improve ratings, streamline workflows, and maintain the highest editorial and technical standards. Fluent in English and Arabic.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Lead/Coordinating Producer
Middle East Broadcasting Networks (MBN)
10.2017 - 04.2025
- Directed a cross-functional post-production team, consistently delivering polished programming with no mistakes, under tight deadlines.
- Coached new hires on tools and workflows, reducing onboarding time.
- Facilitated weekly team meetings to align goals, address roadblocks, and maintain a collaborative environment.
- Oversaw budgets, schedules, and deliverables for multiple shows, ensuring projects were completed on time and within cost.
- Acted as the primary liaison with network executives, providing clear progress updates, and incorporating feedback into final cuts.
- Reviewed episodes and pilots to maintain strict compliance with editorial and technical broadcast standards.
- Partnered with show hosts to refine Arabic translations of scripts, ensuring cultural accuracy, and audience resonance.
- Collaborated with marketing and graphics teams to unify on-air visuals with promotional campaigns, strengthening brand consistency.
- Produced digital shorts, sizzles, and reels for social media platforms, significantly expanding audience engagement online.
- Coordinated with directors and hosts during shoots, securing smooth production workflows.
- Resolved personnel conflicts quickly and effectively, maintaining productivity in high-pressure environments.
- Streamlined administrative processes by preparing reports, call sheets, and script distributions that improved interdepartmental communication.
- Co-produced different shows when needed.
- Implemented quality control measures for content accuracy and clarity.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Assisted the manager in setting achievable goals for the team while monitoring progress towards them.
- Conducted performance appraisals for team members, providing feedback and identifying areas of improvement.
- Held regular one-on-one coaching sessions with staff members to encourage personal development.
Associate Producer
Middle East Broadcasting Networks (MBN)
10.2008 - 10.2017
- Produced sports news and programs, as well as technology shows (I-Tech).
- Edited stories into concise, impactful packages that met editorial standards, and enhanced viewer clarity.
- Independently produced three episodes of Dardechtag, demonstrating initiative and creative versatility.
- Coordinated activities of writers, directors, and crew to align production efforts across multiple departments.
- Monitored post-production workflows, ensuring high-quality editing, audio, and graphics integration for broadcast.
- Oversaw the preparation of production materials, including graphics and video elements.
- Assisted in casting talent for various projects.
- Monitored quality of content and set editorial direction for each new piece.
- Provided support to the director during pre-production meetings and rehearsals.
- Gathered materials for meetings and contributed knowledge to improve upon pitches and project plans.
- Generated original ideas and further developed ideas through research.
- Implemented quality control measures to maintain production standards.
Production Intern
Al-Jazeera English
06.2008 - 08.2008
- I assisted camera crews and editors on projects for Street Talk and the Riz Khan Show.
- Researched and sourced content, including humorous clips for Street Talk.
- Supported the editing process for short packages, gaining hands-on experience in professional broadcast workflows
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication & Journalism
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05-2008
Skills
- Leadership & Team Management
- Broadcast & Digital Production (Pre/Post-Production)
- Story Development & Editorial Oversight
- Field Production & Live Broadcasting
- Script Translation (English ↔ Arabic)
- ENPS, EDIUS, Adobe Premiere
- Strong Communication & Collaboration
- Coaching and mentoring
- Attention to detail
- Quality control
- Schedule management
- Production monitoring
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Team Lead/Coordinating Producer
Middle East Broadcasting Networks (MBN)
10.2017 - 04.2025
Associate Producer
Middle East Broadcasting Networks (MBN)
10.2008 - 10.2017
Production Intern
Al-Jazeera English
06.2008 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication & Journalism
George Mason University
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