I'm Omar H. M. AlTurk, a multimedia journalist and digital content producer with over four years of experience in news storytelling, podcast production, and digital media communication. I research, write, and edit stories that resonate with Arab audiences across digital and social platforms, delivering engaging multimedia content across audio, video, and text. I’m adept at coordinating interviews, managing editorial calendars, and producing human-centered narratives that illuminate complex issues. I rely on tools like Adobe Audition, Premiere Pro, and Final Cut, and I bring a strong understanding of Middle Eastern social and cultural dynamics. Fluent in Arabic and English, I am committed to journalistic accuracy, impartiality, and innovation in storytelling.

Omar H. M. AlTurk

I'm Omar H. M. AlTurk, a multimedia journalist and digital content producer with over four years of experience in news storytelling, podcast production, and digital media communication. I research, write, and edit stories that resonate with Arab audiences across digital and social platforms, delivering engaging multimedia content across audio, video, and text. I’m adept at coordinating interviews, managing editorial calendars, and producing human-centered narratives that illuminate complex issues. I rely on tools like Adobe Audition, Premiere Pro, and Final Cut, and I bring a strong understanding of Middle Eastern social and cultural dynamics. Fluent in Arabic and English, I am committed to journalistic accuracy, impartiality, and innovation in storytelling.

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I’m Omar H. M. AlTurk, a multimedia journalist and digital content producer with over four years of experience in news storytelling, podcast production, and digital media communication. I research, write, and edit stories that resonate with Arab audiences across digital and social platforms, delivering engaging multimedia content across audio, video, and text. I’m adept at coordinating interviews, managing editorial calendars, and producing human-centered narratives that illuminate complex issues. I rely on tools like Adobe Audition, Premiere Pro, and Final Cut, and I bring a strong understanding of Middle Eastern social and cultural dynamics. Fluent in Arabic and English, I am committed to journalistic accuracy, impartiality, and innovation in storytelling.

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Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Podcast Specialist & Production Manager at Sada Podcast
September 1, 2024 - Present
Lead end-to-end podcast production across multiple series, including content development, scheduling, recording, editing, and publishing. Oversee talent outreach and guest booking across diverse topics; collaborate with marketing, design, and social media teams to boost engagement and brand presence; analyze performance metrics to optimize release timing and content strategy; implement editorial calendars and task management tools to streamline workflows; train and supervise junior coordinators and interns to maintain high production standards; develop internal best practices for remote recording and audio file management.
Podcast Producer & Operations Team Member at Sada Podcast
October 1, 2024 - September 13, 2025
Supported scheduling, guest confirmations, and release coordination across active shows; edited audio for clarity, pacing, and brand consistency; monitored listener feedback and episode analytics to inform future programming; assisted in creating episode summaries, titles, and visual assets for digital channels; coordinated file transfers and maintained metadata across platforms.
Podcast Producer & Sound Engineer at Sada Podcast
October 1, 2022 - September 13, 2025
Managed production pipeline from pre-recording prep to post-release documentation; scheduled interviews, tracked deadlines, and maintained production notes; edited and mixed audio files using professional editing tools; ensured proper upload, tagging, and SEO optimization for each release.
Podcast Coordinator & Sound Engineer at Sada Podcast
July 1, 2021 - September 13, 2025
Participated in early-stage ideation and content planning; assisted in audio editing and draft scripting for short-form podcast segments; supported social media scheduling and episode promotion; contributed to guest research and topic preparation.
Sound Engineer & Producer at Arab Media Network – Mazaj FM
December 1, 2022 - September 13, 2025
Worked on radio engineering and live broadcast of programs using Zetta and Zara Radio systems; operated mixing boards, microphones, and recording equipment during live and studio sessions; edited and mastered audio for radio programs, jingles, and podcast segments; supported pre-broadcast sound checks and post-production cleanup; collaborated with producers and on-air talent to deliver polished episodes.
Web Content Producer at Generations For Peace
December 1, 2022 - September 13, 2025
Wrote and published articles, blog posts, and multimedia content aligned with branding goals; conducted research and interviews to develop feature content for the website; managed CMS entries and ensured quality assurance before launch; supported communications and outreach strategy with engaging storytelling.
Senior Podcast Specialist & Production Manager at Sada Podcast
September 1, 2024 - Present
Lead end-to-end podcast production, including content development, scheduling, recording, editing, and publishing. Manage talent outreach and guest booking across diverse topics and series formats. Collaborate with marketing, design, and social media teams to increase engagement and brand presence. Analyze performance metrics to optimize release timing and content strategy. Implement editorial calendars and task management tools to streamline workflows. Train and supervise junior coordinators and interns to maintain production standards. Develop internal best practices for remote recording and audio file management.
Podcast Producer & Operations Team Member at Sada Podcast
October 1, 2024 - September 13, 2025
Supported podcast scheduling, guest confirmations, and release coordination across active shows. Edited audio content for clarity, pacing, and brand consistency. Monitored listener feedback and episode analytics to inform future programming. Assisted in creating episode summaries, titles, and visual assets for digital channels. Coordinated file transfers and maintained metadata across platforms.
Podcast Producer & Sound Engineer at Sada Podcast
October 1, 2022 - September 13, 2025
Managed production pipeline from pre-recording prep to post-release documentation. Scheduled interviews, tracked deadlines, and maintained production notes. Edited and mixed audio files using professional editing tools. Ensured proper upload, tagging, and SEO optimization for each release.
Podcast Coordinator & Sound Engineer at Sada Podcast
July 1, 2021 - September 13, 2025
Participated in early-stage ideation and content planning. Assisted in audio editing and draft scripting for short-form podcast segments. Supported social media scheduling and episode promotion. Contributed to guest research and topic preparation.
Sound Engineer & Producer at Arab Media Network – Mazaj FM
December 1, 2022 - September 13, 2025
Worked on radio engineering and live broadcast of programs using Zetta and Zara Radio systems. Operated mixing boards, microphones, and recording equipment during live and studio sessions. Edited and mastered audio for radio programs, jingles, and podcast segments. Supported pre-broadcast sound checks and post-production cleanup. Collaborated with producers and on-air talent to deliver polished episodes.
Web Content Producer at Generations For Peace
December 1, 2022 - September 13, 2025
Wrote and published articles, blog posts, and multimedia content aligned with branding goals. Conducted research and interviews to develop feature content for the website. Managed CMS entries and ensured quality assurance before launch. Supported communications and outreach strategy with engaging storytelling.
Podcast Producer & Operations Team Member at Sada Podcast
June 1, 2023 - October 1, 2024
Supported podcast scheduling, guest confirmations, and release coordination across active shows. Edited audio content for clarity, pacing, and brand consistency. Monitored listener feedback and episode analytics to inform future programming. Assisted in creating episode summaries, titles, and visual assets for digital channels. Coordinated file transfers and maintained metadata across platforms.
Podcast Producer & Sound Engineer at Sada Podcast
August 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022
Managed production pipeline from pre-recording prep to post-release documentation. Scheduled interviews, tracked deadlines, and maintained production notes. Edited and mixed audio files using professional editing tools. Ensured proper upload, tagging, and SEO optimization for each release.
Sound Engineer & Producer at Mazaj FM (Arab Media Network)
September 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Worked on radio engineering and live broadcast of programs using Zetta and Zara Radio systems. Operated mixing boards, microphones, and recording equipment during live and studio sessions. Edited and mastered audio for radio programs, jingles, and podcast segments. Supported pre-broadcast sound checks and post-production cleanup. Collaborated with producers and on-air talent to deliver polished episodes.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Radio, Television, and Digital Communications at Zarqa University
August 1, 2021 - August 1, 2023
Diploma in Radio and Television Studies at Khawarizmi University Technical College
September 1, 2019 - February 1, 2021
Bachelor's Degree in Radio, Television, and Digital Communications at Zarqa University
August 1, 2021 - August 1, 2023
Diploma in Radio and Television Studies at Khawarizmi University Technical College
September 1, 2019 - February 1, 2021
Bachelor’s Degree at Zarqa University
August 1, 2021 - August 1, 2023
Diploma at Khawarizmi University Technical College
September 1, 2019 - February 1, 2021

Qualifications

Young Arab Media Leaders Program – Certificate & Membership
May 1, 2025 - September 13, 2025
Thomson Reuters Foundation Journalism Programme
May 1, 2025 - September 13, 2025
Professional Skills for Influence and Expanding Digital Presence – Sky News Arabia Academy
May 1, 2025 - September 13, 2025
Content Creation Using AI & ChatGPT
May 1, 2025 - September 13, 2025
Premiere Pro Essential Training – LinkedIn Learning
October 1, 2024 - September 13, 2025
Marketing Strategy: SEO Content Writing – LinkedIn Learning
October 1, 2024 - September 13, 2025
Project Management Foundations – LinkedIn Learning
October 1, 2024 - September 13, 2025
Promoting Your Podcast – LinkedIn Learning
October 1, 2024 - September 13, 2025
Digital Journalism – Reuters
July 1, 2020 - September 13, 2025
Digital Marketing Basics – Google Digital Garage
January 1, 2020 - September 13, 2025
Young Arab Media Leaders Program – Certificate & Membership
May 1, 2025 - September 13, 2025
Thomson Reuters Foundation Journalism Programme
May 1, 2025 - September 13, 2025
Professional Skills for Influence and Expanding Digital Presence – Sky News Arabia Academy
May 1, 2025 - September 13, 2025
Content Creation Using AI & ChatGPT
May 1, 2025 - September 13, 2025
Premiere Pro Essential Training
October 1, 2024 - September 13, 2025
Marketing Strategy: SEO Content Writing
October 1, 2024 - September 13, 2025
Project Management Foundations
October 1, 2024 - September 13, 2025
Promoting Your Podcast
October 1, 2024 - September 13, 2025
Digital Journalism
July 1, 2020 - September 13, 2025
Digital Marketing Basics
January 1, 2020 - September 13, 2025
Young Arab Media Leaders Program – Certificate & Membership
May 1, 2025 - December 30, 2025
Thomson Reuters Foundation Journalism Programme
May 1, 2025 - December 30, 2025
Professional Skills for Influence and Expanding Digital Presence – Sky News Arabia Academy
May 1, 2025 - December 30, 2025
Content Creation Using AI & ChatGPT
May 1, 2025 - December 30, 2025
Adobe Content Creator – Adobe
October 1, 2025 - December 30, 2025
Advanced Videography – Skillshare
October 1, 2025 - December 30, 2025
Adobe Marketing Specialist – Adobe
October 1, 2025 - December 30, 2025
Become a Journalist: Report the News! – Michigan State University
October 1, 2025 - December 30, 2025
Creating Ethical Media and Journalism – Impress
October 1, 2025 - December 30, 2025
Essential Skills in Adobe Premiere Pro 2025 Professional Certificate – Adobe
October 1, 2025 - December 30, 2025
Marketing Strategy: SEO Content Writing – LinkedIn Learning
October 1, 2024 - December 30, 2025
Project Management Foundations – LinkedIn Learning
October 1, 2024 - December 30, 2025
Promoting Your Podcast – LinkedIn Learning
October 1, 2024 - December 30, 2025
Media For Peace – Generations For Peace
January 1, 2022 - December 30, 2025
Writing and reporting on human intrest stories – CFI, agence française de développement médias
November 1, 2022 - December 30, 2025
Digital Journalism – Reuters
July 1, 2020 - December 30, 2025
Digital Storytelling – ARIJ Network
May 1, 2020 - December 30, 2025
On the path to truth: Investigative Journalism – ARIJ Network
March 1, 2020 - December 30, 2025
TV News Report – Al Jazeera
March 1, 2020 - December 30, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education