I am a dynamic journalist and multimedia content specialist with 3 years of experience in news production, video editing, and political analysis across broadcast and digital platforms. I am fluent in Tigrinya and English, and I excel at crafting compelling narratives that resonate with audiences while maintaining accuracy and integrity. I thrive in adapting to diverse content needs while upholding journalistic ethics, and I have led translation, subtitling, and video production projects for both local and international audiences.

Debesai Habteab

I am a dynamic journalist and multimedia content specialist with 3 years of experience in news production, video editing, and political analysis across broadcast and digital platforms. I am fluent in Tigrinya and English, and I excel at crafting compelling narratives that resonate with audiences while maintaining accuracy and integrity. I thrive in adapting to diverse content needs while upholding journalistic ethics, and I have led translation, subtitling, and video production projects for both local and international audiences.

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I am a dynamic journalist and multimedia content specialist with 3 years of experience in news production, video editing, and political analysis across broadcast and digital platforms. I am fluent in Tigrinya and English, and I excel at crafting compelling narratives that resonate with audiences while maintaining accuracy and integrity.

I thrive in adapting to diverse content needs while upholding journalistic ethics, and I have led translation, subtitling, and video production projects for both local and international audiences.

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Language

Tigrinya
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Translator / Subtitler at Self-employed / Freelance Translator & Subtitler
January 1, 2022 - Present
Delivered accurate English ↔ Tigrinya subtitles for films and series, ensuring linguistic fidelity, stylistic consistency, and timing precision. Evaluated and corrected translation inconsistencies, demonstrating strong error-detection and quality control skills.
Chief Video Editor at Erisat Media Organization
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Primarily responsible for daily video editing of news content, ensuring visual and audio quality, adherence to broadcast standards, and timely delivery. Collaborated with production teams to refine storytelling and, implemented techniques to improve editing efficiency and reduce turnaround time. Analyzed viewer engagement metrics to inform content strategy.
Enumerator at Seefar (International NGO)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Conducted structured interviews and questionnaires with Eritrean migrants, ensuring accuracy and consistency of data collection. Contributed field-level insights to migration trends and program planning.
Enumerator at Seefar (International NGO)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Provided remote advisory support to migrants and refugees, counseling them on the risks of irregular migration routes, responding to crisis situations, and documenting urgent cases for program evaluation.
Geography Teacher at Warsay Yikealo Secondary School
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Taught Geography to 12th grade students. Developed and implemented lesson plans, fostering critical thinking and communication skills.

Education

BA (Honors) in Political Science and International Relations at Asmara University, College of Arts and Social Science
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

Basic Journalism Course
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization