Ban Barkawi, Multimedia Journalist & Radio Presenter

Ban Barkawi

Multimedia Journalist & Radio Presenter

Radio Bliss Jordan

Lieu
Jordanie - Amman
Éducation
Master, Multimedia broadcast journalism
Expérience
15 years, 3 Mois

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Expériences professionnelles

Total des années d'expérience :15 years, 3 Mois

Multimedia Journalist & Radio Presenter à Radio Bliss Jordan
  • Jordanie - Amman
  • Je travaille ici depuis octobre 2013

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.

Research Consultant à Mercy Corps
  • Jordanie - Amman
  • octobre 2018 à janvier 2019

Interviewed micro and small business owners across Jordan as part of a research report on mobile money and financial inclusion.

Podcast Producer à Sowt
  • Jordanie - Amman
  • avril 2017 à décembre 2017

Produced first season of Eib, a storytelling podcast in Arabic on gender-based taboos.

Video Journalist à Newshound Media
  • Jordanie - Amman
  • mai 2015 à novembre 2015

Produced TV news packages for Singapore-based network Channel News Asia.

Press Coordinator à Geneva II Peace Talks
  • Suisse
  • janvier 2014 à février 2014

Set up interviews & press conferences and handled media enquiries for Geneva 2 peace talks on Syria.

World Have Your Say - BBC World Service (work placement) à BBC Global News
  • Royaume Uni - London
  • mai 2013 à juin 2013

Pitched ideas and worked with a team of producers on the daily global radio program. Booked guests from around the world. (Training)

Reuters Digital (work placement) à Thomson Reuters
  • Royaume Uni - London
  • mars 2013 à avril 2013

Worked with Reuters Insider producers on live shows, video editing and assembling packages for online platform. (Training)

Online content editor à Bayt.com
  • Jordanie - Amman
  • juillet 2010 à septembre 2012

Managed and published content for online communities designed to enhance the careers of professionals in various industries.

Editorial Assistant à Clientele / Gulf International Publications - Al Hilal Group
  • Bahreïn - Manama
  • février 2009 à janvier 2010

Wrote and edited for a monthly luxury lifestyle magazine. Worked closely with the editor and significantly enhanced copy skills.

Deputy Editor à MaxMedia Co.
  • Bahreïn - Manama
  • janvier 2008 à janvier 2009

Wrote, edited and directed CO-EDS, a university lifestyle magazine centered around education and entertainment.

Éducation

Master, Multimedia broadcast journalism
  • à Falmouth University
  • septembre 2013

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."

Baccalauréat, Journalism (option in news-editorial)
  • à California State University, Chico
  • mai 2007

GPA: 3.4 Recipient of Dean's List awards Minor in Italian

Baccalauréat, Italian Minor
  • à Università degli Studi di Torino
  • mai 2006

USAC Study Abroad: August 2005- May 2006 Contribution to Italian Minor in CSUC Gained knowledge of Italian language and culture

Specialties & Skills

Journalism
Broadcast Journalism
Reporting
Filming (P2)
Avid Editing
Adobe Audition
Drupal CMS
Final Cut Pro
Podcasting
Operating Radio Desk - RCS

Profils Sociaux

Langues

Anglais
Expert
Arabe
Moyen
Italien
Moyen

Adhésions

Golden Key International Honour Society
  • Member
  • April 2007

Formation et Diplômes

Hostile environment and first aid training (Formation)
Institut de formation:
Blue Dot Safety
Date de la formation:
April 2013

Loisirs

  • Football
  • Gadgets and Technology
  • Languages
  • Science
  • Climbing
  • Podcasts