Khalid Said, MENA Digital Media Advisor

Khalid Said

MENA Digital Media Advisor

Oxfam

Location
Jordan - Amman
Education
Bachelor's degree, Computer Information Systems (CIS)
Experience
12 years, 10 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :12 years, 10 Months

MENA Digital Media Advisor at Oxfam
  • Jordan - Amman
  • My current job since May 2016
Jordan Media Officer at Oxfam
  • Jordan - Amman
  • August 2014 to May 2016

Generate high quality media coverage of Oxfam’s programme and advocacy work, primarily for Jordan but also supporting international outlets. This includes developing press releases, reactive lines, questions and answers and organising press conferences, media briefing, organising journalist and celebrity visits to programme locations (including logistical arrangements).
• Produce digital contents (stories, photos, blogs and videos) to be used on Oxfam and other websites and to liaise with relevant staff at regional and Oxford level to maximise the use of the contents generated.
• Work with programme teams to produce and disseminate internal communications materials.
• A spokesperson for Oxfam in media interviews if required, and brief other staff ahead of media interviews or press conferences.
• Contribute to media and overall campaigns strategy planning for the Syria response.
• Ensure a direct link between programme work and media coverage, and to identify and generate high quality media and communication opportunities by working closely with programme teams and regularly visiting programme sites.
• Build relationships with media colleagues in other organisations (e.g. NGOs, UN agencies), to coordinate and collaborate on media projects.
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with Jordanian media outlets and maintain a database of media contacts.
• Monitor and evaluate media coverage generated and to draw lessons to improve coverage, and provide regular analysis on media coverage relevant to Oxfam’s programme and campaigns work.

Media and Social Media Officer / Youth Activities Coordinator at International Medical Corps
  • Jordan - Amman
  • July 2013 to August 2014

Working in Zaatari Refugee Camp. Managing all film making and in-house media activities. Also, responsible for setting-up and managing media tents at five different sites inside the camp, in charge of 15 staff members and volunteers.
Produced a number of films in cooperation with refugees and volunteers about different aspects of life inside the camp.
Created and managed the Za’atari Voices program on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Instigram, where many of the IMC activities were highlighted.
Also, worked with a number of international media to highlight IMC work including MTV, Time Magazine, Yahoo.com and Globe and Mail.

TV and Online Show Presenter and Producer at ShooFeeTV
  • Jordan - Amman
  • November 2011 to December 2013

Write and present a series of short videos for ShooFeeTV’s Show.

ShooFeeTV Show, two seasons. (Available on YouTube)
Malek Al Wasfat.

Digital Media Consultant at 4P's Advertising Agency
  • Jordan - Amman
  • December 2012 to June 2013

Managing several pages and accounts including Exxab.com, Mkattan Group, Maxxis Jordan tires, Whiter Image Jordan, G-Guard Jordan and many others.''Online Media plans

planning and social media monitoring.

Social Media Ambassador at Leaders of Tomorrow
  • Jordan - Amman
  • October 2012 to March 2013

Responsible of creating content and administrating a number of popular Facebook and twitter pages including FADFED and FOR9A. Activities include live tweeting of events as well as uploading pictures using Instagram. Translating Posts from English to Arabic and post on For9a Page.

Social Media Officer at Seven Gates
  • Jordan - Amman
  • February 2012 to October 2012

Woked on establishing the social media base for the company and developing it.

Promoter at Channels Team
  • Jordan - Amman
  • June 2010 to September 2010

Worked on a number of promotions for Coca-Cola and Tamer Hosni concert.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Computer Information Systems (CIS)
  • at AABU University
  • May 2012

Specialties & Skills

Social Change
Information Systems Development
Social Media Marketing
Social Media
Media 100
public speaking
Social Media and content Management

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Expert
Turkish
Beginner
French
Beginner

Memberships

Leaders of Tomorrow
  • Social Media Ambassador/ Volunteer
  • October 2012
Jordan Youth Innovation Forum
  • Social Media Support / Participant
  • February 2012

Training and Certifications

public speaking (Training)
Training Institute:
ABU Alumni office - Amman
TOT Animation film making (Training)
Training Institute:
IRC
Date Attended:
February 2013

Hobbies

  • Film making, Tv Presenting, Music, Shows Producing, Online Marketing, Traveling, Communication, Spor
  • Filmmaking, Photography, Travel, Human Rights,