I’m Ahmed Eldaly, a senior camera editor and Director of Photography with more than 28 years of international media experience, specializing in documentary-style coverage and newscasts with a strong focus on hot-zones and real-time production. I’ve worked across studio and on-location environments, handling camera, lighting, and operational setup while ensuring smooth live and pre-recorded delivery. Most recently I’ve been supporting Al Jazeera Media Network across English-language productions, where I’m responsible for filming, framing, exposure, and color accuracy, plus pre-production readiness such as rigging, equipment testing, continuity for editing, and quality control through monitoring. I combine advanced technical know-how with creative visual storytelling—planning visual presentation with the reporter, applying consistent broadcast standards, and coordinating camera operations and robotic systems when required.…

Ahmed Eldaly

I’m Ahmed Eldaly, a senior camera editor and Director of Photography with more than 28 years of international media experience, specializing in documentary-style coverage and newscasts with a strong focus on hot-zones and real-time production. I’ve worked across studio and on-location environments, handling camera, lighting, and operational setup while ensuring smooth live and pre-recorded delivery. Most recently I’ve been supporting Al Jazeera Media Network across English-language productions, where I’m responsible for filming, framing, exposure, and color accuracy, plus pre-production readiness such as rigging, equipment testing, continuity for editing, and quality control through monitoring. I combine advanced technical know-how with creative visual storytelling—planning visual presentation with the reporter, applying consistent broadcast standards, and coordinating camera operations and robotic systems when required.…

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I’m Ahmed Eldaly, a senior camera editor and Director of Photography with more than 28 years of international media experience, specializing in documentary-style coverage and newscasts with a strong focus on hot-zones and real-time production. I’ve worked across studio and on-location environments, handling camera, lighting, and operational setup while ensuring smooth live and pre-recorded delivery.

Most recently I’ve been supporting Al Jazeera Media Network across English-language productions, where I’m responsible for filming, framing, exposure, and color accuracy, plus pre-production readiness such as rigging, equipment testing, continuity for editing, and quality control through monitoring. I combine advanced technical know-how with creative visual storytelling—planning visual presentation with the reporter, applying consistent broadcast standards, and coordinating camera operations and robotic systems when required.

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Language

English
Advanced
Arabic
Fluent

Work Experience

EMMY Award (coverage recognition)
September 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023
Our team was awarded for outstanding coverage of Nepal’s 2016 earthquake and its aftermath. Conducted successful training courses for students of the Higher Institute for Media and Communication (Morocco Media Center - Yaman Tech).
Camera man Editor at CNBC Arabia
June 1, 2006 - June 1, 2025
Based in Doha, covering economic events, life streaming, production, and coordination while editing and supporting studio and on-location technical requirements.
Camera man Editor at Al Jazeera Arabic, Nirobi Kenya
February 1, 2005 - June 1, 2007
Edited and worked on news coverage for Al Jazeera Arabic based in Nairobi, supporting editorial production and camera operations for ongoing international reporting.
Camera man Editor at Al Jazeera Arabic
February 1, 2005 - June 1, 2007
News coverage camera editing, handling field production requirements for Arabic news stories.
Camera man Editor at VCS and NHK
April 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005
Camera editor covering major events in the Middle East including the war of Iraq, Gaza Intifada, Somalia civil war, Rwanda civil war, Yemen, Sudan, terrorist incidents in Egypt, and the attack on Iraq (covering 1997 and 2003 events).
Camera man Editor at VC S and NHK
April 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005
Covered most events in the Middle East including conflict and high-risk situations; worked as camera editor for international news events.
Camera man Editor at VCS and NHK (company names as provided; earlier period)
August 1, 1997 - September 1, 2003
Performed camera/editor duties across Middle East events from the Iraq war era through later conflict coverage in multiple countries, including Gaza and Egypt.
Work experience (journalist / early career)
August 1, 1991 - September 1, 2003
Work experience (role not specified)
August 1, 1991 - September 1, 2003
Employment record for 1991–2003 period as provided, with detailed role history concentrated in the later described camera editor positions.

Education

Journalist hostile environment course (course) at England (course provider unknown)
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2026
Survival within Tension Areas (course) at England (course provider unknown)
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2026
Journalist hostile environment course at Qatar (course provider unknown)
October 1, 2007 - October 31, 2007
Survival in wars (course) at Qatar (course provider unknown)
October 1, 2007 - October 31, 2007
Media training (course) at Higher Institute for Media and Communication - Morocco Media Center - Yaman
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2026
High School Diploma at Daresl am Cairo (institution name as provided; likely Cairo)
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2026
Media studies (as provided: “Media at Open University”) at Media at Open University (institution name as provided; Open University)
September 1, 1987 - July 1, 1990
Journalist hostile environment course at England (course)
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2026
Journalist hostile environment course - Survival within Tension Areas at England (course)
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2026
Journalist hostile environment course - Survival in wars at Qatar (course)
October 2, 2007 - October 7, 2007
High School at Darelslam Cairo
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1987
Media at Open University
September 1, 1987 - July 1, 1990
Journalist hostile environment course - Survival with Tension Areas at England (course)
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2026

Qualifications

Training and broadcast equipment courses (portable transmission, streaming, and news gathering systems)
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2026
Revolutions & Wars (training/coverage focus listed)
November 1, 2015 - December 1, 2015
Editor/Media technical training at Higher Institute for Media and Communication - Morocco Media Center (Yaman Tech)
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Government, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality