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I am a dynamic and results-driven Head of Content with over 20 years of expertise in content production, strategic partnerships, and business development. I excel at crafting compelling storytelling experiences that drive audience engagement and lead high-performing teams. I have successfully collaborated with major companies like BBC, Universal Music MENA, Philips, and Hasbro to develop and monetize premium media content. My expertise spans content strategy, audio production, and digital marketing, with a strong ability to secure partnerships and scale digital platforms. I am passionate about mentoring teams and advancing industry standards through innovative production and strategic growth efforts.…I am a dynamic and results-driven Head of Content with over 20 years of expertise in content production, strategic partnerships, and business development. I excel at crafting compelling storytelling experiences that drive audience engagement and lead high-performing teams. I have successfully collaborated with major companies like BBC, Universal Music MENA, Philips, and Hasbro to develop and monetize premium media content. My expertise spans content strategy, audio production, and digital marketing, with a strong ability to secure partnerships and scale digital platforms. I am passionate about mentoring teams and advancing industry standards through innovative production and strategic growth efforts.

Karim Beidoun

Content Strategist, Podcast Producer, Audio Engineer, +2

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I am a dynamic and results-driven Head of Content with over 20 years of expertise in content production, strategic partnerships, and business development. I excel at crafting compelling storytelling experiences that drive audience engagement and lead high-performing teams. I have successfully collaborated with major companies like BBC, Universal Music MENA, Philips, and Hasbro to develop and monetize premium media content. My expertise spans content strategy, audio production, and digital marketing, with a strong ability to secure partnerships and scale digital platforms. I am passionate about mentoring teams and advancing industry standards through innovative production and strategic growth efforts.…I am a dynamic and results-driven Head of Content with over 20 years of expertise in content production, strategic partnerships, and business development. I excel at crafting compelling storytelling experiences that drive audience engagement and lead high-performing teams. I have successfully collaborated with major companies like BBC, Universal Music MENA, Philips, and Hasbro to develop and monetize premium media content. My expertise spans content strategy, audio production, and digital marketing, with a strong ability to secure partnerships and scale digital platforms. I am passionate about mentoring teams and advancing industry standards through innovative production and strategic growth efforts.

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I am a dynamic and results-driven Head of Content with over 20 years of expertise in content production, strategic partnerships, and business development. I excel at crafting compelling storytelling experiences that drive audience engagement and lead high-performing teams. I have successfully collaborated with major companies like BBC, Universal Music MENA, Philips, and Hasbro to develop and monetize premium media content.

My expertise spans content strategy, audio production, and digital marketing, with a strong ability to secure partnerships and scale digital platforms. I am passionate about mentoring teams and advancing industry standards through innovative production and strategic growth efforts.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

Arabic

Fluent

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Head of Content at Hakawati

January 1, 2018 - Present

Developed and implemented a content strategy resulting in over 1 million monthly plays predominantly from the GCC region. Negotiated and secured strategic partnerships with major distribution platforms to significantly increase audience reach and engagement. Led monetization efforts, securing advertising deals with top brands such as Philips and Hasbro, achieving consistent year-over-year revenue growth. Managed and mentored a cross-functional team including producers, hosts, audio engineers, video editors, and graphic designers. Oversaw production budgets ensuring cost-efficient operations while maintaining high production value. Conducted industry workshops, including a session at Dubai Press Club on podcast audience growth, training over 100 media professionals.

Studio Manager & Head Sound Designer at Guerrilla Music and Sound Design

January 1, 2019 - September 1, 2025

Directed audio production for high-profile projects including "Hay El Matar," a BBC Radio multi-cast audio drama. Engineered, mixed, and mastered audio for BBC Radio roundtable discussions, audiobooks, and international productions. Composed original music for Transition Music Corp, with pieces featured in Disney-affiliated television productions. Developed and implemented innovative soundscapes for audio dramas, documentaries, and short films. Trained and mentored up-and-coming audio engineers, voice actors, and music producers, improving industry production standards.

Music Composer (Freelance) at Independent

January 1, 2009 - September 1, 2025

Composed and produced custom music for clients in Lebanon and the UAE. Designed, built, and managed a professional recording studio, streamlining workflow and enhancing production quality.

Sound Engineer at Metro Media Productions

January 1, 2007 - September 1, 2025

Produced, recorded, and mixed high-quality radio spots for advertising agencies. Designed and curated sound elements for TV promos, commercials, and corporate films. Developed impactful and memorable audio branding through professional jingle and commercial mixing.

Post-Production Coordinator / Audio Technician at Metro Media Productions

January 1, 2005 - September 1, 2025

Managed post-production workflows, ensuring seamless coordination between clients, management, and production teams. Upgraded studio workflows, improving efficiency, sound quality, and overall production processes.

Head of Content at Hakawati

January 1, 2018 - Present

Developed and implemented a content strategy that resulted in over 1 million monthly plays, mainly from the GCC region. Negotiated and secured strategic partnerships with major distribution platforms, significantly increasing audience reach and engagement. Led monetization efforts by securing advertising deals with top brands such as Philips and Hasbro, achieving consistent year-over-year revenue growth. Managed and mentored a cross-functional team ensuring seamless collaboration between producers, hosts, audio engineers, video editors, and graphic designers. Oversaw production budgets to maintain cost-efficient operations without sacrificing high production value. Conducted industry workshops including a session at Dubai Press Club on podcast audience growth, training over 100 media professionals.

Studio Manager & Head Sound Designer at Guerrilla Music and Sound Design

January 1, 2019 - September 1, 2025

Directed audio production for high-profile projects, including the BBC Radio multicast audio drama 'Hay El Matar'. Engineered, mixed, and mastered audio for BBC Radio roundtable discussions, audiobooks, and international productions. Composed original music featured in Disney-affiliated television productions. Developed innovative soundscapes for audio dramas, documentaries, and short films. Trained and mentored emerging audio engineers, voice actors, and music producers to elevate production standards within the industry.

Music Composer (Freelance) at Freelance, Beirut / Dubai

January 1, 2009 - September 1, 2025

Composed and produced custom music for clients in Lebanon and the UAE. Designed, built, and managed a professional recording studio to streamline workflow and enhance production quality.

Sound Engineer at Metro Media Productions

January 1, 2007 - September 1, 2025

Produced, recorded, and mixed high-quality radio spots for advertising agencies. Designed and curated sound elements for TV promos, commercials, and corporate films. Developed impactful audio branding through professional jingles and commercial mixing.

Post-Production Coordinator / Audio Technician at Metro Media Productions

January 1, 2005 - September 1, 2025

Managed post-production workflows ensuring seamless coordination between clients, management, and production teams. Upgraded studio workflows to improve efficiency, sound quality, and overall production processes.