Houda Fansa

Available to hire

Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder & Creative Producer at TUTA (Children's Storytelling Project)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Produced bespoke Arabic digital stories for diasporic children, oversaw script writing, illustration, narration, and post-production; managed budgets, contractor agreements, and delivery timelines using AI-assisted tools.
Editorial Coordinator & Contributor at Arab British Writers Issue Caravel Magazine
January 1, 2025 - Present
Led coordination for print and digital issue amplifying Arab British voices. Built editorial calendars, managed contributors, and contributed the short story Human Wonder.
Founder & Creative Producer at TUTA (Children’s Storytelling Project)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Develop personalized Arabic video stories for diaspora children aged 2–6. Oversee illustration briefs, narration, captioning, and delivery using AI tools and voice over. Design teasers and marketing content to drive brand awareness and emotional resonance.
Editorial Coordinator & Contributor at Arab British Writers Issue Caravel Magazine
January 1, 2025 - Present
Led coordination for a print and digital issue amplifying Arab British voices. Built editorial calendars, managed contributors, and contributed the short story Human Wonder.
Founder & Creative Producer – TUTA (Children’s Storytelling Project) at TUTA
January 1, 2025 - Present
Develops personalised Arabic video stories for diaspora children aged 2–6. Oversees illustration briefs, narration, captioning, and delivery using AI tools and voiceover. Designs teasers and marketing content, driving brand awareness and emotional resonance.
Editorial Coordinator & Contributor at Arab British Writers Issue Caravel Magazine
January 1, 2025 - Present
Led coordination for a print and digital issue amplifying Arab British voices. Built editorial calendars, managed contributors, and contributed the short story Human Wonder.
Founder & Creative Producer at TUTA (Children’s Storytelling Project)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Develops personalised Arabic video stories for diaspora children aged 2–6. Oversees illustration briefs, narration, captioning, and delivery using AI tools and voice over. Designs teasers and marketing content, driving brand awareness and emotional resonance.
Communications & Advocacy Officer at Syrian Centre for Policy Research
December 31, 2023 - October 10, 2025
Produced and edited the organization’s flagship podcast Syria: Alternative Dialogues; designed multimedia dissemination strategies increasing visibility by 50%; coordinated production budgets and liaised with external contractors.
Researcher & Media Strategist & Project Coordinator at Together Space – Syrian Urban Justice Initiative
October 1, 2023 - Present
Led participatory research on community-led reconstruction in Syria. Developed storytelling outputs with displaced communities, focusing on spatial justice. Contributed to manifesto and research materials for broader access. Facilitated co-designed workshops with researchers, students, and civil society actors. Planned a public networking event on urban recovery and spatial justice. Managed outreach, venue coordination, event schedule, and speaker communication.
Researcher & Media Strategist & Project Coordinator at Together Space – Syrian Urban Justice Initiative
October 1, 2023 - Present
Led participatory research on community-led reconstruction in Syria. Developed storytelling outputs focused on spatial justice with displaced communities. Contributed to manifesto and research materials for broader access. Facilitated co-designed workshops with researchers, students, and civil society actors. Planned a public networking event on urban recovery and spatial justice. Managed outreach, venue coordination, event scheduling, and speaker communication.
Researcher & Media Strategist & Project Coordinator at Together Space – Syrian Urban Justice Initiative
October 1, 2023 - Present
Led participatory research on community-led reconstruction in Syria, developing storytelling outputs focused on spatial justice with displaced communities. Contributed to manifesto and research materials for wider access. Facilitated co-designed workshops with researchers, students, and civil society actors. Planned a public networking event on urban recovery and spatial justice, managing outreach, venue coordination, event scheduling, and speaker communication.
Multimedia Producer & Content Writer at Middle East Eye
March 31, 2023 - August 5, 2025
Produced video content covering Syria’s post-earthquake recovery and regional politics. Managed production of The Big Picture podcast, overseeing interviews, edits, and visuals.
Multimedia Producer & Content Writer at Middle East Eye
March 31, 2023 - August 5, 2025
Produced video content covering Syria’s post-earthquake recovery and regional politics. Managed production of The Big Picture podcast, overseeing interviews, edits, and visuals.
Multimedia Producer & Content Writer at Middle East Eye
March 31, 2023 - August 5, 2025
Produced video content covering Syria’s post-earthquake recovery and regional politics. Managed production of The Big Picture podcast, overseeing interviews, edits, and visuals.
Communications & Advocacy Officer at Syrian Centre for Policy Research
February 28, 2023 - August 5, 2025
Managed dissemination of development policy research via multimedia platforms. Produced and edited the centre’s podcast “Syria: Alternative Dialogues”. Created audience-specific outreach strategies, increasing visibility by 50%.
Communications & Advocacy Officer at Syrian Centre for Policy Research
February 28, 2023 - August 5, 2025
Managed dissemination of development policy research via multimedia platforms. Produced and edited the centre’s podcast “Syria: Alternative Dialogues.” Created audience-specific outreach strategies, increasing visibility by 50%.
Communications & Advocacy Officer at Syrian Centre for Policy Research
February 28, 2023 - August 5, 2025
Managed dissemination of development policy research via multimedia platforms. Produced and edited the centre’s podcast “Syria: Alternative Dialogues”. Created audience-specific outreach strategies, increasing visibility by 50%.
Multimedia Producer & Content Writer at Middle East Eye
January 1, 2023 - Present
Produced video reports on Syria’s post-earthquake recovery and political developments.
Researcher, Media Strategist & Project Coordinator at Together Space (Urban Justice Initiative)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Led research and multi-media production with displaced communities, creating storytelling outputs on urban recovery; coordinated large-scale workshops and a public networking event; produced accessible media aligned with budgets and partner requirements.
Pod Cast Co-Host & Writer at Branch 251
December 31, 2022 - October 10, 2025
Co-wrote and co-hosted bilingual podcasts on justice and accountability; conducted research, script writing, and guest coordination.
Podcast Co-Host & Writer at Branch 251 Podcast
December 31, 2022 - August 5, 2025
Co-wrote, co-hosted, and edited bilingual episodes on justice and war crimes in Syria. Conducted research, wrote scripts, liaised with guests, and fact-checked episodes. Brought narrative clarity to sensitive themes like securitisation and transitional justice.
Podcast Co-Host & Writer at Branch 251 Podcast
December 31, 2022 - August 5, 2025
Co-wrote, co-hosted, and edited bilingual episodes on justice and war crimes in Syria. Conducted research, wrote scripts, liaised with guests, and fact-checked each episode. Brought narrative clarity to sensitive themes such as securitisation and transitional justice.
Podcast Co-Host & Writer at Branch 251 Podcast
December 31, 2022 - August 5, 2025
Co-wrote, co-hosted, and edited bilingual episodes on justice and war crimes in Syria. Conducted research, wrote scripts, liaised with guests, and fact-checked each episode. Brought narrative clarity to sensitive themes like securitisation and transitional justice.
Producer, Presenter & Content Coordinator at M&C Saatchi World Services
December 31, 2021 - October 10, 2025
Produced digital-first multi-media campaigns for peacebuilding; designed and hosted The City Talks podcast; contracted freelance crew and talent; managed project budgets, schedules, and logistics across multiple campaigns.
Producer, Presenter & Content Coordinator at M&C Saatchi World Services
December 31, 2021 - August 5, 2025
Produced and managed multimedia content across digital platforms for a peacebuilding campaign, increasing engagement. Ensured culturally sensitive storytelling and audience engagement using data-driven insights to optimize performance. Strengthened brand voice and storytelling through targeted content strategies. Designed and hosted “The City Talks” podcast, centering urban resilience and sustainability. Oversaw project execution for creative campaigns, managing logistics and tracking deliverables.
Producer, Presenter & Content Coordinator at M&C Saatchi World Services
December 31, 2021 - August 5, 2025
Produced and managed multimedia content across digital platforms for a peacebuilding campaign, increasing engagement. Ensured culturally sensitive storytelling and audience engagement using data-driven insights. Strengthened brand voice and storytelling through targeted content strategies. Designed and hosted “The City Talks” podcast focusing on urban resilience and sustainability. Oversaw project execution for creative campaigns, managing logistics and tracking deliverables.
Producer, Presenter & Content Coordinator at M&C Saatchi World Services
December 31, 2021 - August 5, 2025
Produced and managed multimedia content across digital platforms for a peacebuilding campaign, increasing engagement. Ensured culturally sensitive storytelling and audience engagement using data-driven insights to optimize performance. Strengthened brand voice and storytelling through targeted content strategies. Designed and hosted “The City Talks” podcast, centring urban resilience and sustainability. Oversaw project execution for creative campaigns, managing logistics and tracking deliverables.

Education

MSc Building & Urban Design in Development at University College London (UCL)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
M2 Urban Sustainable Development at Université Gustave Eiffel (France) & Damascus University
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2014
BSc Architectural Engineering at Damascus University
September 8, 2002 - May 4, 2009
MSc Building & Urban Design in Development at UCL
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017
M2 Urban Sustainable Development at Université Gustave Eiffel & Damascus University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
BSc Architectural Engineering at Damascus University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
Level 3 Digital Skills & Employability Bootcamp at Global Skills
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

Chevening Scholar
January 1, 2016 - August 5, 2025
Chevening Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025
Level 3 Digital Skills & Employability Bootcamp
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Real Estate & Construction, Government, Professional Services