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I am Karim Elias Akel, a multimedia communications specialist with a Lebanese-German background, based in Paris. I work across NGO communications, community storytelling, and end-to-end multimedia content production, with a focus on documentary-style storytelling and cross-platform campaigns. I collaborate with nonprofits, youth initiatives, and lifestyle-driven communities, delivering visual and digital content from concept to execution. Fluent in Arabic, English, and French with professional proficiency in German. In my work, I bridge field teams, program leads, and donors, mentoring interns and shaping messaging that resonates with diverse audiences. I thrive on storytelling that highlights impact, builds trust with stakeholders, and fuels funding and engagement for social initiatives.…I am Karim Elias Akel, a multimedia communications specialist with a Lebanese-German background, based in Paris. I work across NGO communications, community storytelling, and end-to-end multimedia content production, with a focus on documentary-style storytelling and cross-platform campaigns. I collaborate with nonprofits, youth initiatives, and lifestyle-driven communities, delivering visual and digital content from concept to execution. Fluent in Arabic, English, and French with professional proficiency in German. In my work, I bridge field teams, program leads, and donors, mentoring interns and shaping messaging that resonates with diverse audiences. I thrive on storytelling that highlights impact, builds trust with stakeholders, and fuels funding and engagement for social initiatives.

Karim Elias Akel

Filmmaker, Video Editor, Director of Photography, +2

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I am Karim Elias Akel, a multimedia communications specialist with a Lebanese-German background, based in Paris. I work across NGO communications, community storytelling, and end-to-end multimedia content production, with a focus on documentary-style storytelling and cross-platform campaigns. I collaborate with nonprofits, youth initiatives, and lifestyle-driven communities, delivering visual and digital content from concept to execution. Fluent in Arabic, English, and French with professional proficiency in German. In my work, I bridge field teams, program leads, and donors, mentoring interns and shaping messaging that resonates with diverse audiences. I thrive on storytelling that highlights impact, builds trust with stakeholders, and fuels funding and engagement for social initiatives.…I am Karim Elias Akel, a multimedia communications specialist with a Lebanese-German background, based in Paris. I work across NGO communications, community storytelling, and end-to-end multimedia content production, with a focus on documentary-style storytelling and cross-platform campaigns. I collaborate with nonprofits, youth initiatives, and lifestyle-driven communities, delivering visual and digital content from concept to execution. Fluent in Arabic, English, and French with professional proficiency in German. In my work, I bridge field teams, program leads, and donors, mentoring interns and shaping messaging that resonates with diverse audiences. I thrive on storytelling that highlights impact, builds trust with stakeholders, and fuels funding and engagement for social initiatives.

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I am Karim Elias Akel, a multimedia communications specialist with a Lebanese-German background, based in Paris. I work across NGO communications, community storytelling, and end-to-end multimedia content production, with a focus on documentary-style storytelling and cross-platform campaigns. I collaborate with nonprofits, youth initiatives, and lifestyle-driven communities, delivering visual and digital content from concept to execution. Fluent in Arabic, English, and French with professional proficiency in German.

In my work, I bridge field teams, program leads, and donors, mentoring interns and shaping messaging that resonates with diverse audiences. I thrive on storytelling that highlights impact, builds trust with stakeholders, and fuels funding and engagement for social initiatives.

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Language

Arabic

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French

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Work Experience

Communication Manager at Alpha Association NGO

January 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023

Managed communications across five NGO programs spanning education, healthcare, youth development, and humanitarian aid. Led a full digital branding refresh with consistent visual identity, messaging, and content guidelines across all platforms. Produced end-to-end multimedia content for campaigns, field documentation, donor materials, and social media, including shooting, editing, and publishing documentary-style assets. Grew social media followers from ~600 to 2,000+ and improved engagement from ~2% to ~5% through a storytelling-driven content strategy. Coordinated cross-team messaging with field staff, program leads, and external stakeholders; mentored six interns on digital media and communication strategy. Created annual reports, campaign presentations, and donor-facing materials used for stakeholder engagement and funding.

Account Executive at Impact BBDO

March 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021

Managed day-to-day communications and workflow for Audi and Volkswagen Oman accounts across social media, influencer marketing, activations, print, and OOH campaigns. Served as primary liaison between client teams and internal departments (strategy, creative, design, media). Translated client briefs into structured internal task briefs, coordinating deliverables and timelines; supported campaign development and client presentations. Contributed to key campaigns, including the Audi e-tron launch in Oman.

Founder & Community Lead at Extinct Skateboards

June 1, 2016 - December 1, 2020

Built a grassroots skateboard brand focused on youth culture, community engagement, and accessible skateboarding. Developed brand identity, visual direction, and social media strategy; grew to 1.5K+ followers and sold 500+ skateboards with ~30% profit margin. Managed branding, multimedia content production, events, partnerships, logistics, and customer communications. Created recurring formats and storytelling series (community spotlights, trick-based videos) to drive engagement; organized 5 community skateboarding events with Red Bull and local partners; contributed to Lebanon’s first public skatepark.

Content Creation Intern at Magic Tree

August 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021

Produced and edited photography for 300+ Joué Club products; assisted with promotional content production and digital asset management.

Assistant Camera at Heyoka

February 1, 2017 - June 1, 2020

Supported 40+ corporate and commercial shoots, shaping overall look by creating and controlling light, focus control, and production assistance. Assisted Directors of Photography with lighting design and technical setup.