I'm Bahara Shirazi, a creative content creator and AI-powered storyteller with 8+ years of hands-on experience in social media, digital storytelling, and brand growth. I specialize in AI-powered content production, short-form video, and visual storytelling that turns ideas into scroll-stopping content. I combine human creativity with automation to deliver high-quality content faster and smarter. I thrive in remote environments, excel at building content systems, and have a proven track record of growing accounts from scratch, boosting engagement, and cultivating digital communities. I stay curious about trends and tools, and I enjoy collaborating with founders and teams to align content with product positioning and launch priorities.

Bahara Shirazi

I'm Bahara Shirazi, a creative content creator and AI-powered storyteller with 8+ years of hands-on experience in social media, digital storytelling, and brand growth. I specialize in AI-powered content production, short-form video, and visual storytelling that turns ideas into scroll-stopping content. I combine human creativity with automation to deliver high-quality content faster and smarter. I thrive in remote environments, excel at building content systems, and have a proven track record of growing accounts from scratch, boosting engagement, and cultivating digital communities. I stay curious about trends and tools, and I enjoy collaborating with founders and teams to align content with product positioning and launch priorities.

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I’m Bahara Shirazi, a creative content creator and AI-powered storyteller with 8+ years of hands-on experience in social media, digital storytelling, and brand growth. I specialize in AI-powered content production, short-form video, and visual storytelling that turns ideas into scroll-stopping content. I combine human creativity with automation to deliver high-quality content faster and smarter.

I thrive in remote environments, excel at building content systems, and have a proven track record of growing accounts from scratch, boosting engagement, and cultivating digital communities. I stay curious about trends and tools, and I enjoy collaborating with founders and teams to align content with product positioning and launch priorities.

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Language

English
Fluent
Persian
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Content and Social Media Manager at Dr.hfarsi | Educational Brand
October 31, 2024 - August 3, 2025
Managed social media content and strategy remotely, notably increasing Instagram followers from 5.5K to 72K and boosting reach to over 1M within 11 months. Created over 130 Reels and 20 carousel posts, handled community engagement by responding to DMs and comments, edited short-form videos with subtitles, and reported weekly performance metrics.
Freelance Social Media Specialist & Content Creator at Multiple Brands including Payjib, CartMart, ACP Tubes
April 1, 2022 - Present
Collaborated with fintech, lifestyle, and e-commerce brands to deliver trending reels and TikToks. Designed visual assets using Canva and Photoshop, engaged with audiences through Instagram replies and story polls, and managed content calendars and idea banks.
Content Writer & Editorial Assistant at Karnaval (Travel Platform)
October 31, 2020 - August 3, 2025
Produced SEO-friendly blog and social content, led ideation and planning, created photo-reportages and travel content, and assisted the editor-in-chief in weekly article publication.
Senior Content Writer at Safarmarket
July 31, 2020 - August 3, 2025
Provided content consulting and strategic advice, authored travel blog articles and detailed itineraries, and helped establish tone of voice and user-friendly content structures.
Freelance Social Media Manager & Content Strategist at Self-employed
August 1, 2025 - August 5, 2025
Managed multiple brands across education, fintech, and healthcare sectors. Created full-funnel content plans, ran ads, and managed influencer collaborations. Delivered detailed performance reports and optimization insights monthly.
Social Media Manager & Content Strategist at Karnaval (Travel Platform)
October 1, 2020 - August 5, 2025
Created top-ranking blog content focused on SEO within the travel niche. Developed content categories and strategies, wrote photo-reportages, and managed Instagram campaigns. Helped maintain the site’s organic traffic leadership in the Persian travel content space.
Senior Content Writer & Editorial Assistant at Safarmarket
July 1, 2020 - August 5, 2025
Produced SEO-friendly travel blog posts and detailed travel itineraries. Consulted on content strategies and led content ideation sessions. Collaborated with designers and travel planners to match tone with the target audience.
Owner, Social Media Strategy and Execution at Oriele.ai
October 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Own social media strategy and execution for Oriele during launch phase. Create and script short-form content explaining AI agents, voice automation, and real industry pain points in health care, hospitality, retail, and QSR. Translate technical and product concepts into clear, relatable, short-form narratives designed for creator and founder audiences. Work closely with founders and internal teams to align social content with product positioning and launch priorities. Develop and test multiple content formats including scenario-based reels, pain-points storytelling, and educational explainers. Use AI tools to accelerate scripting, ideation, and production while maintaining brand consistency and quality.
Social Media Manager - remote Freelancer at Remote Freelancer
November 1, 2023 - August 1, 2025
Scaled multiple Instagram accounts across health care, education, and service-based brands through narrative-driven short-form content. Grew Dr. Farsi educational account from 5,500 to 72,000 followers in 11 months by testing and refining creator-native formats. Produced 130+ Reels for Dr. Farsi, with individual videos reaching up to 4M views and high engagement. Owned content systems end-to-end, from ideation and scripting to performance analysis and iteration.
Social Media Growth Lead / Content Creator at Karnaval.ir
May 1, 2016 - October 1, 2020
Led editorial for travel and lifestyle content, producing SEO-driven series with long-term impact. Created new content categories and guides, including a Budget Travel series ranking #1 on Google for over two years. Adapted long-form editorial content into platform-native formats, building a strong foundational narrative and audience-first communication.
Senior Content Writer & Editor at SafarMarket.com
January 1, 2020 - June 1, 2020
Provided content strategy and storytelling frameworks for blog and social channels. Collaborated cross-functionally to improve content clarity and engagement.
Senior Content Consultant at Education Iran Language Institute (ILI)
June 1, 2009 - June 1, 2013
Supported content strategy and editorial direction for language education initiatives.
Social Media Manager & Content Creator at Remote Freelancer
March 1, 2023 - February 1, 2026
Scaled multiple Instagram accounts across health care, education, and service-based brands through native-driven short-form content. Built content systems combining AI workflows with manual editing; managed full production cycle from idea to publishing. Produced engaging short-form content that drove growth and consistent engagement.
Content Creator & Social Media Specialist at Karnaval.ir
May 1, 2016 - October 1, 2020
Led content production and social media initiatives; created photo reports and visuals for storytelling projects; collaborated with editorial teams; developed content categories and creative frameworks to scale brand storytelling.
Senior Content Writer & Editor at Safari Market.com
January 1, 2020 - June 1, 2020
Provided content strategy and storytelling frameworks for blogs and social channels; collaborated cross-functionally to improve content clarity, quality, and engagement across platforms.
Senior Content Consultant at Iran Language Institute (ILI)
June 1, 2009 - June 1, 2013
Advised on language-focused content strategies and materials to support curriculum and communications; contributed to content development and editorial processes.
Content Creator & Launch Strategist at Oriele.ai
October 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Owned content creation and execution during product launch phases, with primary focus on Instagram. Created and scripted short-form videos explaining AI agents, voice automation, and real-world business pain points; translated technical concepts into clear, relatable storytelling for creators and founders. Built multiple content formats including scenario-based reels and educational explainers; used AI tools to accelerate ideation, scripting, and production while maintaining brand consistency.

Education

Bachelor of Science at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad
September 1, 2011 - December 31, 2015
High School Diploma at Iran Language Institute (ILI)
June 1, 2009 - June 30, 2013
Bachelor of Science in Horticulture at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad
September 1, 2011 - December 1, 2015
High School Diploma in English Language at Iran Language Institute (ILI)
June 1, 2009 - June 1, 2013
Senior Content Consultant at Iran Language Institute (ILI)
June 1, 2009 - June 1, 2013
High School Diploma in English at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad
September 1, 2011 - December 1, 2015
Bachelor of Science in Horticulture at Iranian Youth Cinema Society (IYCS)
September 1, 2011 - December 1, 2015
Interactive Filmmaking Workshop at Iranian Youth Cinema Society (IYCS)
June 1, 2023 - November 1, 2023
High School Diploma in English at Iran Language Institute (ILI)
June 1, 2009 - June 1, 2013
Bachelor of Science in Horticulture at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad
September 1, 2011 - December 1, 2015
Interactive Filmmaking Workshop at Iranian Youth Cinema Society (IYCS)
June 1, 2023 - November 1, 2023

Qualifications

Interactive Filmmaking Workshop
June 1, 2023 - November 1, 2023
Interactive Filmmaking Workshop
June 1, 2023 - November 1, 2023

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Financial Services, Retail, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Healthcare, Professional Services