Multimedia Journalist & Radio Presenter
Radio Bliss Jordan
Total years of experience :15 years, 3 Months
Co-hosted a daily morning program at a leading English radio station in Jordan, covering a range of topics including sport, current affairs, health, entertainment and technology. Occasionally scripted and presented top-of-the-hour news.
Interviewed micro and small business owners across Jordan as part of a research report on mobile money and financial inclusion.
Produced first season of Eib, a storytelling podcast in Arabic on gender-based taboos.
Produced TV news packages for Singapore-based network Channel News Asia.
Set up interviews & press conferences and handled media enquiries for Geneva 2 peace talks on Syria.
Pitched ideas and worked with a team of producers on the daily global radio program. Booked guests from around the world. (Training)
Worked with Reuters Insider producers on live shows, video editing and assembling packages for online platform. (Training)
Managed and published content for online communities designed to enhance the careers of professionals in various industries.
Wrote and edited for a monthly luxury lifestyle magazine. Worked closely with the editor and significantly enhanced copy skills.
Wrote, edited and directed CO-EDS, a university lifestyle magazine centered around education and entertainment.
Earned an MA with distinction. Awarded the Allen Holden Award winner for individual excellence. Winner of a BJTC award in the TV documentary category for "Refugees in Business."
GPA: 3.4 Recipient of Dean's List awards Minor in Italian
USAC Study Abroad: August 2005- May 2006 Contribution to Italian Minor in CSUC Gained knowledge of Italian language and culture
