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Investigative journalist and editorial leader specializing in Coptic affairs and Christian issues in the Middle East. Skilled in field research, news writing, and building expert networks for exclusive reporting.
Experience leading editorial strategy, commissioning and editing investigative articles, and producing multimedia content (text, photo, video). Strong communication skills across Arabic, English, and basic Hungarian, with an emphasis on online publishing, SEO awareness, and social-media monitoring.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Beginner
Language
Arabic
Fluent
English
Advanced
Hungarian
Beginner
Work Experience
Optic Affair Editor / Head of Optic Affair Department (Coptic Affairs News Website) at SA DA EL-BALAD
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019Created news articles for the Coptic file, conducted specialized journalistic research on Christian issues (including updates on the Middle East's Christian predicament), and selected appropriate images per subject. Monitored publishing topics via the website and its social media accounts. Led editorial work for Coptic affairs as Department Head, overseeing a team of five writers; commissioned and edited 100+ investigative articles on minority issues; built a network of 30+ church officials and subject-matter experts for exclusive investigations; collaborated with design and social-media teams to optimize multimedia storytelling.
Optic Affair Editor (Coptic Affairs Website) at SA DA EL-BALAD
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015Conducted press interviews and developed relationships with church officials across different churches. Attracted contributors to write articles for the website, and carried out investigations and field press reports, focusing on Christian/Coptic-related coverage.
Journalist (Print and Digital Media) at Sada al-Balad / Rosa El-Youssef / El-Bawaba News
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2013Worked for major Egyptian newspapers, producing journalistic content across print and digital formats after graduating from Assiut University. Focused on reporting and editorial tasks relevant to Coptic and Christian affairs and investigative storytelling.
Education
bachelor of art, Media department at Assiut university
September 16, 2001 - May 25, 2005Bachelor of Media at Assiut University
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005Bachelor of Media at Pannonia university
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026Qualifications
bachelor of art, Media department
September 16, 2001 - May 27, 2005Writing and Storytelling
Research and Investigative Skills
Ethics and Integrity
Interviewing Ability
Adaptability and Problem-Solving
Networking and Relationship Building
Leader for Interreligious Understanding (training program)
January 1, 2014 - July 9, 2026Arabic-Danish training program
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015Online course: 'Religion, Conflict Escalation Prevention and Reconciliation' (6 weeks)
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015Online course: 'Religion and Extremism: Sources and Responses for Contemporary Challenges' (6 weeks)
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Government, Professional Services
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