I am a seasoned sound engineer with over 20 years of experience in television broadcast, radio, and film production. I’ve built a track record on major projects including live broadcasts, documentaries, drama series, and high-profile reality TV shows. I am adept at all aspects of sound engineering, from mixing and recording to live sound and field coverage, and I have extensive experience operating outside broadcast (OB) vans. I currently contribute my expertise to Almayadeen TV, handling live programs, voice-over recording, studio mixing, and field sound for on-location shoots, while also taking on freelance work with major networks. I am passionate about ongoing professional development, photography, drawing, and acquiring new skills that enhance my work in media production.

Ziad Ghanawi

I am a seasoned sound engineer with over 20 years of experience in television broadcast, radio, and film production. I’ve built a track record on major projects including live broadcasts, documentaries, drama series, and high-profile reality TV shows. I am adept at all aspects of sound engineering, from mixing and recording to live sound and field coverage, and I have extensive experience operating outside broadcast (OB) vans. I currently contribute my expertise to Almayadeen TV, handling live programs, voice-over recording, studio mixing, and field sound for on-location shoots, while also taking on freelance work with major networks. I am passionate about ongoing professional development, photography, drawing, and acquiring new skills that enhance my work in media production.

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I am a seasoned sound engineer with over 20 years of experience in television broadcast, radio, and film production. I’ve built a track record on major projects including live broadcasts, documentaries, drama series, and high-profile reality TV shows. I am adept at all aspects of sound engineering, from mixing and recording to live sound and field coverage, and I have extensive experience operating outside broadcast (OB) vans.

I currently contribute my expertise to Almayadeen TV, handling live programs, voice-over recording, studio mixing, and field sound for on-location shoots, while also taking on freelance work with major networks. I am passionate about ongoing professional development, photography, drawing, and acquiring new skills that enhance my work in media production.

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Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Sound Engineer at Almayadeen TV
January 1, 2017 - Present
Sound engineering for all live programs and news broadcasts. Voice-over recording, studio mixing, and operating outside broadcast vans (OB Van). Field news coverage and on-location sound recording.
Sound Engineer at New TV
January 1, 2017 - October 14, 2025
Sound engineering for program production, news segments, and drama series shooting. Operated and managed sound for outside broadcast vans (OB Van).
Sound Engineer (Freelance) at MBC Group for "The Voice" & Other Programs
January 1, 2014 - October 14, 2025
Sound engineering for major reality shows including Arab Idol, X-Factor, and the talk show Kalam Nawaem.
Sound Engineer at Alrai TV (Kuwait)
January 1, 2009 - October 14, 2025
Sound engineering for Alrai TV.
Sound Engineer at Discovery Channel (Documentary in Kuwait)
January 1, 2008 - October 14, 2025
Documentary in Kuwait.
Sound Engineer at Abu Dhabi TV for "Chaer Al Malyoun" (Kuwait)
January 1, 2007 - October 14, 2025
Chaer Al Malyoun production in Kuwait.
Sound Engineer at Aljazeera Children for "Al-Sayef Dayef" Production (Kuwait)
January 1, 2007 - October 14, 2025
Sound engineering for children’s programming in Kuwait.
Sound Engineer at Sawt El Chaab Radio
January 1, 2004 - October 14, 2025
Radio sound engineering.
Sound Engineer at NBN TV
January 1, 2003 - October 14, 2025
Sound engineering for TV programming.
Sound Engineer at Almayadeen TV
January 1, 2017 - Present
Sound engineering for all live programs and news broadcasts. Voice-over recording, studio mixing, and operating outside broadcast vans (OB Van). Field news coverage and on-location sound recording.
Sound Engineer at New TV
January 1, 2017 - October 15, 2025
Sound engineering for program production, news segments, and drama series shooting. Operated and managed sound for outside broadcast vans (OB Van).
Sound Engineer (Freelance) at MBC Group
January 1, 2014 - October 15, 2025
Part 1 (2013) and Part 2 (2014) of The Voice. Sound engineering for major reality shows including Arab Idol, X-Factor, and the talk show Kalam Nawaem.
Sound Engineer at Alrai TV
January 1, 2009 - October 15, 2025
Sound engineering for TV content; program production and various on-air projects.
Sound Engineer at Discovery Channel
January 1, 2008 - October 15, 2025
Documentary production in Kuwait; on-location sound recording.
Sound Engineer at Abu Dhabi TV
January 1, 2007 - October 15, 2025
Chaer Al Malyoun production (Kuwait).
Sound Engineer at Aljazeera Children
January 1, 2007 - October 15, 2025
Al-Sayef Dayef production (Kuwait).
Sound Engineer at Sawt El Chaab Radio
January 1, 2004 - October 15, 2025
Radio sound engineering.
Sound Engineer at NBN TV
January 1, 2003 - October 15, 2025
Sound engineering for television productions.

Education

Ba’c at Institue
October 15, 2025 - October 15, 2025

Qualifications

Technical Baccalaureate (General Mechanical)
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Telecommunications