I’m a director at heart with a newsroom spine — someone who can rally a team of creatives, distill chaos into story, and bring big ideas to life.

Gregory Eid

I’m a director at heart with a newsroom spine — someone who can rally a team of creatives, distill chaos into story, and bring big ideas to life.

Available to hire

I’m a director at heart with a newsroom spine — someone who can rally a team of creatives, distill chaos into story, and bring big ideas to life.

Language

French
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Japanese
Beginner

Work Experience

Head of Post-Production at AJ+, Al Jazeera Media Network
February 1, 2025 - July 23, 2025
Led a team of 20 post-production professionals delivering creative digital videos for AJ+'s social media platforms in multiple languages including English, Arabic, French, and Spanish. Participated in management decision-making, planning, and execution of projects and new content formats. Responsible for turning scripts into visual concepts, designing work plans, setting deadlines, and ensuring brand vision consistency. Directed shows, presenter-led news reports, and trained staff on creative video editing and new formats.
Video Editor at AJ+, Al Jazeera Media Network
February 1, 2016 - July 23, 2025
Joined AJ+ Arabi during its piloting phase as a video editor. Introduced new filming and editing concepts drawing from cinema background to appeal to young Arabic-speaking audiences. Entrusted with key projects such as Saleet and Poetry with Tamim.
Segment Director at MBC Studios
December 31, 2014 - July 23, 2025
Created interview show segments featuring high-profile Middle Eastern artists.
Director at Ayn Al Shaheen Films
October 1, 2014 - July 23, 2025
Directed film projects in Doha focusing on storytelling and cinematic execution.
Executive Producer at WISE Prize, Qatar Foundation
June 1, 2025 - Present
Leading the production of six documentary films profiling WISE Prize finalists from around the globe, capturing their transformative education initiatives. Leading production from concept to delivery, coordinating international teams, and delivering impactful, high-quality stories that amplify WISE’s mission to reimagine education worldwide.
Head of Post-Production at AJ+ (Al Jazeera Media Network)
March 1, 2025 - October 14, 2025
Led a 20-member team producing creative digital videos in four languages for AJ+’s global platforms. Oversaw project planning, creative direction, and execution of new formats, while directing shows, presenter-led reports, and training staff in advanced editing and storytelling techniques.
Video Editor at AJ+ (Al Jazeera Media Network)
February 1, 2016 - October 14, 2025
Joined AJ+ Arabi as a video editor during the channel's piloting phase. Through my work experience and cinema background, I brought in new filming and editing concepts to make the videos more appealing to a young, thriving Arabic-speaking audience.
Segment Director at MBC Studios
December 1, 2014 - October 14, 2025
Directed segments for television at MBC Studios, Beirut.
Director at Ayn Al Shaheen Films
October 1, 2014 - October 14, 2025
Directed projects for Ayn Al Shaheen Films, Doha.

Education

Masters in Cinema at Academie Libanaise des Beaux-Arts (ALBA)
January 1, 2010 - July 1, 2012
B.A. in Filmmaking (Honors) at Academie Libanaise des Beaux-Arts (ALBA)
January 1, 2005 - July 1, 2009
Masters in Cinema at Académie Libanaise des Beaux-Arts (ALBA)
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2012
Bachelor of Arts in Filmmaking (Honors) at Académie Libanaise des Beaux-Arts (ALBA)
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2009

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Education