Shady Mallak, Senior Arabic Copywriter

Shady Mallak

Senior Arabic Copywriter

Al Sayegh

Location
Lebanon - Beirut
Education
Bachelor's degree, BA in Communication Arts, specializing in Journalism
Experience
13 years, 9 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :13 years, 9 Months

Senior Arabic Copywriter at Al Sayegh
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since January 2020

• Develop and implement editorial calendars for various UAE-based clients, including prominent organizations like Abu Dhabi Global Market, Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government, Evoteq, Sharjah Museums, Dubai Courts, Culture Summit, and others.
• Translate a wide range of content between English and Arabic, ensuring accuracy and cultural relevance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align content strategies with marketing goals and client needs.
• Perform thorough proofreading and editing to maintain high language standards and brand consistency.
• Stay updated with industry trends, language nuances, and copywriting best practices for effective content localization.
• Manage and coordinate over 1 editorial calendar per month for each client, overseeing the creation of 20+ posts, resulting in a 30% increase in content engagement and client satisfaction.
• Implemented streamlined translation and proofreading processes, reducing errors and improving content quality.
• Contributed to creative campaign development and content strategy, leading to a 40% increase in brand awareness and audience engagement for clients.

Freelance Arabic Editor at Weber Shandwick
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • My current job since January 2023

• Craft compelling press releases and articles in Arabic for clients including KIB, Pace, and Burgan Bank, resulting in a 20% increase in media coverage and brand visibility.
• Ensure accuracy, coherence, and adherence to stylistic guidelines in all Arabic content produced from October 2023 to present, enhancing clients brand image and promoting their initiatives effectively.

Arabic Copywriter at Service Plan ME
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • January 2022 to January 2023

• Generated editorial calendars for various clients including BMW ME, BMW KSA, BMW Dubai, BMW Oman, BMW Qatar, MINI Cooper ME, MINI Cooper KSA, MINI Cooper Dubai, MINI Cooper Oman, Rolls-Royce ME, Bridgestone ME, Mottorad KSA, etc., resulting in a 30% increase in content planning efficiency.
• Translated and proofread content, ensuring a 95% accuracy rate and maintaining high-quality standards across all materials.

Freelance Arabic Copywriter at Andon Creative Design
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • January 2021 to January 2022

• Developed editorial calendars for Saudi client Al Tahaluf Real Estate, utilizing Saudi Arabic dialect, resulting in a 25% increase in content engagement and client satisfaction.
• Innovated and conceptualized engaging content ideas, compelling slogans, and impactful compound names, contributing to a 40% boost in brand identity and market presence.
• Translated and proofread content to ensure linguistic accuracy and quality standards were met.

Freelance Journalist at Ahwal Media
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • January 2020 to January 2021

• Conducted in-depth interviews with experts and individuals of interest across various domains including Society, Psychology, Economy, Technology, and more, resulting in 5+ published articles per month.
• Skillfully crafted insightful and engaging articles covering a wide range of topics, leveraging interview findings and research to provide valuable perspectives and analysis to readers. These articles led to a 35% increase in readership and engagement.

Radio Host at Sawt El Hourria
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • January 2020 to January 2021

• Hosted and produced a dynamic 1-hour live entertainment talk show broadcasted on FM frequency and Facebook Live, engaging audiences through interactive discussions and interviews.
• Conducted engaging interviews with a diverse range of guests, including celebrities, life coaches, psychiatrists, artists, and more, resulting in increased viewer engagement and positive feedback.

Association Representative at Media Association for Peace
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • January 2018 to January 2020
Arabic Editor at Al Sabbaq Magazine
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • January 2018 to January 2019
Freelance Journalist at Lebanon Tabloid
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • January 2018 to January 2019

Education

Bachelor's degree, BA in Communication Arts, specializing in Journalism
  • at AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
  • January 2019

Specialties & Skills

Radio Host
Translation
Proofreading
Text Editing
Copywriting
Article Writing
Translation (English to Arabic and vice versa)
Storytelling and Content Conceptualization
Copywriting and Editing
Proofreading
Content Strategy Development
EDITORIAL CALENDAR
LOCALIZATION
BOOST (C++ LIBRARIES)
CONTENT STRATEGY
COPYWRITING
EDITING
PLANNING
PRESS RELEASES
REAL ESTATE
ECONOMY

Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Expert
French
Intermediate

Hobbies

  • Creative Writing