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Mira kerolas

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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.

About

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.

  • Joined December 2024

Languages

  • ArabicFluent
  • EnglishAdvanced
  • HungarianBeginner

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Government
  • Professional Services

Projects · 1

Work experience

Optic Affair Editor / Head of Optic Affair Department (Coptic Affairs News Website) · SA DA EL-BALADJan 2017 – Jan 2019 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Created 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) · SA DA EL-BALADJan 2013 – Jan 2015 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Conducted 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) · Sada al-Balad / Rosa El-Youssef / El-Bawaba NewsJan 2005 – Jan 2013 · 8 yrs 1 mo

Worked 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 · Assiut university2001 – 2005
Bachelor of Media · Assiut University2001 – 2005
Bachelor of Media · Pannonia university2023 – 2026

Certifications and awards· 5

bachelor of art, Media department2001 – 2005

Writing 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)2014 – 2026
Arabic-Danish training program2014 – 2015
Online course: 'Religion, Conflict Escalation Prevention and Reconciliation' (6 weeks)2014 – 2015

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