Galal Homouda, Media and communication researcher.

Galal Homouda

Media and communication researcher.

the information technology industry development agency (itida)

Location
Egypt
Education
Bachelor's degree, Masscommunication-Public relations& advertising.
Experience
19 years, 4 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :19 years, 4 Months

Media and communication researcher. at the information technology industry development agency (itida)
  • Egypt
  • My current job since January 2008

Job role: includes but not limited to

1- Collecting and evaluating information available publicly via news organizations, government reports, online forms, blogs and news sites and other sources.
2- Taking advantage of the public information to create reports about businesses, governments, and other entities.
3- Conducting research about several international events, institutions and exhibitions for Information Technolgy Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) such as GITEX Dubai and GITEX Riyadh, CeBIT Hannover, Germany, GSMA Mobile World Congress and others.
4- Doing research about new services generated by ITIDA and its affliated bodies to be used as press releases and other specialized media materials.
5- Translating/Editing reports, surveys, press releases and case studies about recent developments in Information Technology and Telecommunications industry locally, regionally and internationally.
6- Keeping a track of how well a organization or a brand is portrayed and covered in different media such as newspapers, television and the internet by analyze if that article was successful in creating a positive image or did not create an impact
7- Working with marketing and advertising professionals, helping them develop the ad campaigns that generate the most revenue and helping media practitioners, researchers and professionals to do their jobs more effectively.
8- Providing services to help promoting and maintaining the public image of the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA).
9-Translating/Editing reports, surveys, press releases and case studies about recent developments in Information Technology and Telecommunications industry locally, regionally and internationally.
10-Drafting press releases, news and magazine articles about the agency`s participations in the international exhibitions and conferences such as GITEX Dubai and GITEX Riyadh, CeBIT Hannover, Germany, GSMA Mobile World Congress and others.
11-Translating, copywriting promotional materials and website content with media team.
12- Participating in promoting "Egypt as a destination for outsourcing" campaign.

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- media strategies.
- media research.
-developing content.
- media relations.
-campaign marketing.

Senior media and communication researcher. at Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA)
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • July 2014 to November 2016

To lead or engage in media and PR capmaigns.

Foreign desk translator and editor. at Roseelyosef
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • July 2006 to July 2009

Translating/Editing news and reports received from news agencies around the world in addition to international newspapers into Arabic.
-Managing/Editing monthly Book Review editions issued by the newspaper.
-Translating/Editing news and reports received from news agencies around the world in addition to international newspapers into Arabic.
-Editing press coverage about international and regional issues.
-Monitoring news & photos through news agencies, journals and websites.
-Contacting foreign correspondents especially in Gulf countries.
-Review of Arab and international affairs in preparation for printing and publishing.
-CO Managing/Editing monthly Book Review editions issued by the newspaper.

Crime news editor. at Almessa
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • January 2005 to July 2006

-Editing/Preparing press coverage for court trials and lawsuits.
-Following up efforts regarding natural and human disasters.
-Managing team works and providing backup services.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Masscommunication-Public relations& advertising.
  • at Cairo University.
  • May 2003

1- brochure graduating project. 2- powerpoint presentation.

Specialties & Skills

Media Relations
Press Releases
Internet Research
Translation Management
Public Relations
media researcher.
microsoft word.
microsoft powerpoint.
surfing internet.
translator.
editor.
powerpoint presentations
media relations
yearbook
social media
blogging
online journalism
writing speeches
localization
research
press releases
brochures content
web content
copywriting
outlook
Media strategy and planning
Digital strategies

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert
French
Intermediate

Memberships

Foreign Press Association
  • Affliated member
  • June 2010

Training and Certifications

Financial Analysis (Training)
Training Institute:
Faculty of Economics and Political Science- Cairo University http://www.feps.edu.eg/en/index.php
Date Attended:
May 2015
Duration:
18 hours
The Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL®) overview (Training)
Training Institute:
Software Engineering Competence Center (SECC) http://www.secc.org.eg/
Date Attended:
February 2015
Duration:
5 hours
Social media for business (Training)
Training Institute:
(American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt) http://www.amcham.org.eg/
Date Attended:
January 2015
Duration:
6 hours
special training certificate from the institute which is affiliated to The Red Cross. (Certificate)

Hobbies

  • playing Chess- horsemanship
    winning a cup from Cairo university for as the champion in the game