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Passionate media expert with 27 years of strong experience in the world of journalism and photography. I moved to work in key international media outlets such as AP, Reuters, UPI, Getty Images and Alaraby TV. Through my long professional experiences, I occupied various positions in the field such as Logistics coordination, videography, news photography & Editing, media production, news planning, training photographers and many other related tasks. As a Television Assistant News Producer, looking to utilise my skills and experience to better the news provided to the public by the station.
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Language
English
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Arabic
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Work Experience
Freelance Photographer & Photo Editor at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2021 - PresentCreates a portfolio of visual assets, manages photography projects, procures and manipulates photos, reviews projects and anticipates photo needs, analyzes client requirements for lighting, color and tone, implements a client feedback process to reduce change orders, improve editing efficiency and increase customer satisfaction, and handles photography paperwork.
Logistics Coordinator at Alaraby TV Network
January 1, 2021 - October 6, 2025Proposes video wall report ideas and coordinates with the graphic department, records video walls in the gallery, provides live broadcasts of press conferences and events, books satellite transmission, facilities and staff, travels for field duties, identifies faults and restores traffic, maintains booking records, conducts market research for new origins/service providers, reduces troubleshooting time, reports in the booking system, and escalates technical issues as needed.
International Services Coordinator at London Tags
January 1, 2020 - October 6, 2025Daily planning and dispatching journalists to tasks per client requirements, schedules shifts, coordinates videographers/photographers, conducts footage and photo research, ensures equipment and systems are maintained, negotiates with external clients and media agencies, provides final opinions on video projects.
DOP & International Services Coordinator at TalaPIX Media Service
January 1, 2017 - October 6, 2025Represents a worldwide network of professional artists; supervises day-to-day client demands for Raw footage, Photography, Audio/AV, News Reports, Documentaries and short film; manages exclusive features and client-facing requests in a fast-paced environment.
DOP & News Coordinator at Sniper-Photo Agency
January 1, 2013 - October 6, 2025DOP and News Coordinator responsible for directing shoots, coordinating news coverage and ensuring timely delivery of visuals.
News Photographer at Getty Images
January 1, 2009 - October 6, 2025Covering news events and producing photographic content for Getty Images.
News Photographer at United Press International (UPI)
January 1, 2001 - October 6, 2025Photographed news for UPI’s wire service.
News Photographer at Associated Press (AP)
January 1, 2000 - October 6, 2025Photojournalist for AP, covering a range of news events.
DOP, Photographer & Photo Editor at Reuters
January 1, 1997 - October 6, 2025DOP and photographer/editor contributing to Reuters output.
DOP, Photographer & Photo Editor at VIS-NewsPrint Newspapers
January 1, 1993 - October 6, 2025DOP, photographer and photo editor for VIS-NewsPrint Newspapers.
DOP, Photographer & Photo Editor at Al-Ayyam
January 1, 2004 - October 6, 2025DOP, photographer and photo editor for Al-Ayyam.
News Photographer at Al-Hayah
January 1, 1999 - October 6, 2025News photographer for Al-Hayah.
Freelance Media Trainer at Batd Academy, GIBM institute
January 1, 2020 - October 6, 2025Delivered training in journalism and media management to European journalists and students, covering topics such as how to be a good journalist, war-zone work, media outlet management and building news organizations.
Logistics Coordinator at Alaraby TV Network
January 1, 2021 - October 6, 2025Proposed video wall report ideas and coordinated with the graphic department to implement them. Recorded video walls in the gallery as a producer. Enabled rapid live broadcasts of press conferences and major events. Coordinated news coverage with duty editors and producers, providing video materials promptly. Booked satellite transmissions, technical facilities, staff, studios, venues, circuits and TVU transmissions. Traveled and performed field producer duties when needed. Identified faults and performed preventative actions to restore traffic. Maintained records of bookings, conducted market research for new origins and service providers. Reduced troubleshooting time to minimize failures. Escalated technical issues and reported faults to third-party providers.
International Services Coordinator at London Tags
January 1, 2020 - October 6, 2025Daily planning and dispatching journalists to assignments in line with client requirements and daily news stories. Scheduled shifts and managed assignments for videographers and photographers. Conducted footage and photo research online and through other sources. Ensured video processing equipment, scanners, computers and cameras remained in good condition. Negotiated with external clients and media agencies. Provided final opinions on video projects.
DOP and International Services Coordinator at TalaPIX Media Service
January 1, 2017 - October 6, 2025Represented a worldwide network of professional artists including camera operators, photographers, cartoonists and graphic designers. Supervised day-to-day client demands for Raw footage (Rushes), Photography, Audio/Visual, News Reports, Documentaries and short films, including Exclusive Features.
DOP and News Coordinator at Sniper-Photo Agency
January 1, 2013 - October 6, 2025DOP and news coordination to deliver photo and video news content, coordinating with editors and clients to ensure timely delivery.
News Photographer at Getty Images
January 1, 2009 - October 6, 2025Captured news imagery for Getty Images, contributing to global news coverage.
News Photographer at United Press International (UPI)
January 1, 2001 - October 6, 2025Photographed news events and contributed images to UPI.
News Photographer at Associated Press (AP)
January 1, 2000 - October 6, 2025Captured news photographs for AP's global image archive and client outlets.
DOP, Photographer and Photo Editor at Reuters
January 1, 1997 - October 6, 2025DOP and photographer/editor responsibilities across breaking and feature news.
DOP, Photographer and Photo Editor at VIS-NewsPrint Newspapers
January 1, 1993 - October 6, 2025DOP and photographer/editor across print news operations.
DOP, Photographer and Photo Editor at Al-Ayyam
January 1, 2004 - October 6, 2025DOP and photographer/editor for daily newspaper operations.
DOP, Photographer and Photo Editor at Al-Hayah
January 1, 1999 - October 6, 2025DOP and photographer/editor for daily newspaper operations.
Jury Committee Chairman at Fadel Shana'a photography competition
May 1, 2009 - PresentAppointed as the Jury Committee’s Chairman for a Palestinian Territories photography competition (May 2009).
Freelance Media Trainer at Batd Academy, GIBM institute
January 1, 2020 - October 6, 2025Trained European journalists and students on journalism topics including how to be a good journalist, work in war zones, manage media outlets, build news organizations and manage journalism manpower.
Education
MA Documentary Photography & Photojournalism at University of Westminster
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017Bachelor's degree in Art with A Major in Journalism at The American World University
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008Diploma in Media and Public Relations at Al-Azhar University in Palestine
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1999Qualifications
World Press Photo training program for photojournalists from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010Introduction To Cinematography (Lighting, Sound, FCP editing)
February 1, 2013 - February 28, 2013Adobe InDesign, Advanced course
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015Final Cut Pro X, Advanced Editing
June 1, 2015 - June 1, 2015Satellite Desk Operator
January 1, 2020 - March 31, 2020Avid Software
February 1, 2021 - February 28, 2021World Press Photo training (continuation)
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Education, Other
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