Group Communications Manager
Malia Group
مجموع سنوات الخبرة :15 years, 4 أشهر
Major Responsibilities:
- Created, developed and wrote branded content in coordination with Marketing Departments and top management
- Developed and wrote corporate news and press releases for website and news agencies
- Liaised with marketing managers on a strategy of information to engage, retain and increase base
- Supervised graphic design team to create image of each brand/company
- Collaborated with Chairman’s Office on news, speeches and events
Major Achievements:
- Founded & built-up Communications Department
- Created and launched bi-annual corporate magazine, Magma.
- Completed two editions of Malia Group Corporate Profile & liaised with external agency in design
- Developed, authored and maintained Malia Group corporate website & member company micro-sites
- Created brand names and copy for in-house brand: Cosmaline and Cosmaline Pro.
- Uplifted, created an identity for and boosted corporate social media image of Malia Group & liaised on derivative pages
- Scripted Malia Group Corporate Film
Bespoke magazine Beirut, Lebanon
Managing Editor Sep 2006 - Apr 2008
Major Responsibilities:
- Sourced and assigned stories to reporters
- Conceived editorial themes and content
- Conducted interviews and wrote features in every issue
- Published a bi-monthly column
- Edited and proof-read all features
- Coordinated with all media representatives on minor and major stories
- Liaised with advertising/marketing department to create stories/branded content
- Managed team of writers and ensured deadlines met for timely release of issues
Major Achievements:
- Led team in launch of the magazine
- Created editorial style and vision for the magazine
- Built and supervised editorial team and liaised with design and production team
Time Out Beirut Beirut, Lebanon
Senior Editor Mar 2006 - Jul 2006
Major Responsibilities:
- Investigated and sourced content for sections
- Researched & complied listings for Food & Drink 100 on monthly basis
- Proofreading, copy editing, liaising with design department, writing marketing material upon request
Major Achievements:
- Participated in original launch of the magazine
- Articles published as main features, reviews and interviews in the following sections: Around Town, Performing Arts, Healthy & beauty and Beirut Lives
T3 Middle East Beirut, Lebanon
Senior Editor Jun 2004 - Dec 2005
Major Responsibilities:
- Implemented editorial guidelines set by UK-based head office
- Managed editorial team including researchers and assistant editor
- Conceived and reported on local content as per market demands
- Proofreading, copy editing, liaising with design department, writing marketing material
Major Achievements:
- Led team in launch of the magazine
- Regionalized UK-content to suit regional market and relevance
Lebanon Opportunities Beirut, Lebanon
Reporter Feb 2003 - Dec 2003
Major Responsibilities:
- Investigated and authored stories as assigned
- Published articles/features on a monthly basis
- Reported on business-and finance-related issues
- Interviewed and wrote biographies of new executives in Lebanon in assigned section
- Wrote business news briefs as assigned
EastWest Record (Online News Publication) Beirut, Lebanon
Assistant Editor and Correspondent Oct 2000 - Sep 2002
Major Responsibilities:
- Coordinated local and foreign articles on political, social, and economic affairs
- Maintained and updated website of publication (www.eastwestrecord.com)
- Published articles include: perspectives; interviews; editorials and articles on social, political and environmental issues
- Proofread articles and conducted preliminary edits
Major Achievements:
- Participated in the original concept and launch of the website news portal
Fortune PromoSeven (FP7) Manama, Bahrain
Public Relations Executive Oct 1999 - Oct 2000
Major Responsibilities:
- Conceived and wrote press releases and features for clients
- Liaised with Manager on press conferences and events
- Created and implemented client specific public relations action plans
- Conceived and planned opening events and product launches
- Edited quarterly in house FP7 magazine for corporate clients.
Clients included: Bang & Olufsen; Zamil AirConditoners; McDonald’s; Schlotzsky’s; Casa Blu; Lush; FP7
Republic of Iraq UN Diplomatic Mission New York City, USA.
Media Assistant to Ambassador (Nizar Hamdoon) Apr 1997 - Nov 1998
Major Responsibilities:
- Coordinated between media and Mission/Delegation
- Responsible for correspondence and appointments of Ambassador and Mission diplomats
- Responded to media and public queries
- Assisted in research, selection and editing of information for the Mission website
- Created a press referral desk for international media outlets
- Managed flow of media especially during times of crisis
University: B.Sc, in Broadcasting and Film, Boston University, College of Communication, Boston, Massachusetts, USA, 1996 Graduate
High School: A'Levels, Ecole Active Bilingue, Paris, France, Completed in June 1993