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I have worked in all aspects of news and TV production; developing, pitching and seeing ideas through to broadcast, producing full
length features as well as short packages, and working in the field and studio.
With extensive experience in the Middle East, I have in-depth knowledge of the region as well as large network of contacts. Its political
and social dynamics have taught me to produce in challenging environments while maintaining accuracy . This has also given me a
global perspective, ideal for generating original ideas and producing stories which are accessible to diverse audiences.
Skills
Work Experience
Current
Sept 08 - Jan 10
News Producer
Reuters Global Broadcasting Services Partner (VCSS) - Cairo, Egypt
Supplied production services across the globe to international news channels:
- Monitored and reacted to breaking news and current events on the news wires
- Responded to inquiries offering customers competitive packages
- Booked and coordinated TPOs, lives, SNGs, satellite transmissions, fibres and crews globally
- Coordinated projects using dual path SNGs for global events such as Obama in Cairo, MTV awards, etc...
- Followed up with clients to ensure satisfactory service was provided and billing
- Offered these deadline driven services 24/7
July 07 - May 08
Field Producer
Video Cairo Sat - Cairo, Egypt
Produced clips and interviews for Discovery Channel Canada with Egyptologist Dr. Zahi Hawass, Channel Four
productions, Finland Station and Juniper Productions
Production Assistant - Amr Khaled: The Anti Bin Laden
Video Cairo Sat - Cairo, Egypt
90 minute documentary following the rise of the popular moderate Islamic preacher Amr Khaled aired on PBS
(USA) and Arte Europe. A collaboration between VCS and Antelope Productions (UK), the team following the
televangelist sensation for one year.
- Assisted with content development
- Coordinated overseas shoots in NYC, LA, San Francisco
- Archived tapes; logging, transcribing and filing
- Compiled the budget for the documentary reaching approx. $1 million
Voice Over & News Editor
SweGypt / Kit Digital - Cairo, Egypt
Created 40 - 90 second video clips for distribution to online publications worldwide including the Irish Times and
Bangkok Post, using raw video footage from Associated Press Television (APTN). Clips ranged from breaking
news to culture and human interest.
- Selected time sensitive and topical subjects to fit global clients, it was crucial to pick the top stories of the day
- Wrote scripts, provided voiceovers, oversaw editing and packaging
Jan 07 - July 07
Assistant Editor
Egypt Today, Business Today, Horus - Cairo, Egypt
- Edited current affairs, business and travel magazines focussed on national and regional events
- Produced photo spreads for both magazines, liaising with writers, photographers and graphic designers
Sept 06 - Dec 06
Development
October 14
September 14
April 11 - April 14
Development Producer
Charisma Group - Beirut, Lebanon
Developed formats and treatments for magazine shows, talk shows, health shows and documentaries. Worked
with sales department to acquire shows, series, and the rights to adapt formats. Projects included:
- Adapted CBS' '60 Minutes' for the pan Arab broadcaster MBC. Wrote treatment including sample episode with
stories from across the Middle East
- Revamped womens talk show 'Amira, that aims to empower women through profiling successful Arab women
and examining issues that women face in the Gulf with an investigative journalistic approach
- Wrote treatment for a talk show featuring Saudi journalist Badriya al Bishr. Using twitter the audience suggest
topics Badriya debates with experts
- Conceptualised themed channel for the Gulf market; created the grid, chose acquisitions and wrote
approximately ten new programs, including on regional health issues and Islamic business
Education
Sept 01 - June 04
Languages