May Baroudy, SENIOR DIRECTOR, HEAD OF PRODUCTION

May Baroudy

SENIOR DIRECTOR, HEAD OF PRODUCTION

Vice Media Group ( VMG)

Location
Saudi Arabia
Education
Bachelor's degree, Communication Arts - Radio/Tv /Film
Experience
14 years, 11 months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :14 years, 11 months

SENIOR DIRECTOR, HEAD OF PRODUCTION at Vice Media Group ( VMG)
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • My current job since April 2023

Leading and supervising the Production on Thaa Platform .
Trailers : https://shorturl.at/cpBLV

Guaranteeing the seamless and efficient implementation of all productions.

Maintaining the highest standards of quality and cost- effectiveness.

Leveraging my extensive experience in production management and exceptional leadership abilities, .

Propelling our team to success and actively contributing to the attainment of our organizational objectives.

Team Building, Training and mentoring staff to achieve their full potential

Steer strategic initiatives, engage proactively with talent, and foster groundbreaking collaborations for impactful partnerships.

HEAD OF CREATIVE & VISUAL DEPARTMENT at CNN Business Arabic (CNNBA)
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • October 2022 to November 2023

(Contract Based)

Played an instrumental part in the successful launch of the CNN Business Arabic Platform, providing my unique expertise and strategic insight. As a creative visionary, I led the development of the platform's creative and visual production, setting the tone for compelling content creation.
Established the CNN Business Arabic Platform.
Defined the department's creative direction and manage the production of high-quality, captivating content.
Created a comprehensive Visual Brand Guideline for Video & Digital output, encompassing Motion Graphics.
Strategized and cultivated a consistent and influential brand image across all visual mediums.
Built, and trained a highly skilled visual and video production team.
Fostered and promoted professional development and motivated the team to deliver exceptional results.

PRODUCTION POST OPS CONSULTANT, MENA at Snap Inc
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • November 2021 to October 2022

Make strategic territory introductions.
Generate talent ideas of potential partners based on our Snap goals .
Give feedback on possible partners, partner presented budgets and partner presented schedules.
Give creative feedback and direction, aligned with Snap content goals.
Lead strategy, outreach and onboarding efforts with talent to develop innovative and high impact partnerships.
Work with creators and influencers to help them execute projects that make use of Snapchat in creative ways during the biggest moments in their live
Manage internal trackers, production calendars, deliverable schedules and cross-functional needs.
Serve as a spokesperson for Snapchat

EXECUTIVE CONTENT PRODUCER at TMME (Alaan TV)
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • April 2020 to November 2021

(Contract based)

Executive Content producer for Youtube content & Broadcast shows under the Umbrella of TMME.

Digital Video project managing a youth initiative focusing on Gen Z creators with the aim of mentorship and elevating quality in the new Media Era.

HEAD OF VIDEO PRODUCTION & DIGITAL PROJECT MANAGER at Motivate Media Group
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • February 2018 to April 2020

Team lead for delivery of digital and video projects for Motivate EXPO 2020 partnership.
Oversees in-house staff and hires freelancers for projects and ensure all work produced is of high quality,
Manage partner relationships.
Maintain regular contact with clients, managing day-to- day expectations in responsive and timely manner. Ensure Effective workflow.
Producer &Director of Television, Film & digital video projects.
Advising Sales Manager on internal video Production schedule requirements to price project accordingly. Account Managing multiple clients.
Developing story concepts & storyboards for client approval.
Post Producing video and animation.
Scheduling and managing studio, studio staff and equipment hire

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & HEAD OF PRODUCTION at CLUE MEDIA
  • United Arab Emirates
  • December 2016 to January 2018

Project Manager and Executive Director& Producer - POP Season 7. Content and budget creation, from concept to completion. Interacting and Pitching to clients. Creating Budget, Supervising Staffing, and Recon. Project Creative Supervision, on Content production and Post.

SENIOR PRODUCER at SALUKI MEDIA
  • United Arab Emirates
  • September 2014 to December 2016

Client servicing and coordination with the production and animation department. Interacting and Pitching to clients. Preparing proposals, quotations, budgets, and budget recon. Directing, Producing, line producing, and story producing. Post- Production Producing and Supervsion, 2D and 3D graphics and animation

Post Production Producer at Imagination
  • United Arab Emirates
  • August 2013 to September 2013

Post-production and Script Arabizing (Special Project for Make a Wish foundation).

Story Producer at SALUKI MEDIA
  • United Arab Emirates
  • January 2013 to July 2013

Al Batal ( fox) - Beyond Borders (MBC1) Content Production and structure of All Episodes. Theming episodes and Characterization of contestants. Producing rundowns and interview questions for main storylines. Supervising script and presenter performance & Supervising Post Production.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Communication Arts - Radio/Tv /Film
  • at Lebanese American University
  • June 2024

Specialties & Skills

Multimedia Project Management
Digital Video
Directing
Documentaries
Content Production
BUDGETING
COMMUNICATIONS
CONTENT CREATION
LIBRARY
WRITING
MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS
MENTORSHIP
NEW MEDIA
PLANNING

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Personal Website
Personal Website
shorturl.at/cpblv

Languages

Arabic
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Japanese
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English
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