I'm a creative content expert with 15+ years of experience across all production stages. I continuously evolve through professional development, including courses in comedy writing and digital media strategies. I'm passionate about leveraging my skills to drive success in the creative field, leading regional teams, producing content for online and offline platforms, and optimizing for digital audiences.

Shady Gaber Mak Simous

I'm a creative content expert with 15+ years of experience across all production stages. I continuously evolve through professional development, including courses in comedy writing and digital media strategies. I'm passionate about leveraging my skills to drive success in the creative field, leading regional teams, producing content for online and offline platforms, and optimizing for digital audiences.

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I’m a creative content expert with 15+ years of experience across all production stages. I continuously evolve through professional development, including courses in comedy writing and digital media strategies.

I’m passionate about leveraging my skills to drive success in the creative field, leading regional teams, producing content for online and offline platforms, and optimizing for digital audiences.

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Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Producer / Director / Presenter at Sky News Arabia
January 1, 2024 - September 15, 2025
Produced engaging content for online and offline shows, optimized for digital platforms, achieving the highest viewership across programs.
Head Of Production at Roya TV
January 1, 2019 - September 15, 2025
Oversaw production operations, including team management, scheduling, budgeting, and post-production coordination; led content distribution across shows and platforms, increasing digital viewership.
Director / Co-Producer at Awal Mara with Tony Khalifa
January 1, 2019 - September 15, 2025
Directed a political live-talk show, including guest selection, set design, and production logistics for regional audiences.
Director / Creative Producer at Coca-Cola Ad Campaign
January 1, 2015 - September 15, 2025
Directed & produced in-studio and exterior competition cooking show segments featuring regional chefs.
Director / Creative Producer at McDonald's Ad Campaign
January 1, 2015 - September 15, 2025
Directed and wrote advertising campaign segments featuring sketches and videos that highlighted the client's products.
Director at Knorr's Sit Al-Nakh'at
January 1, 2015 - September 15, 2025
Directed a cooking show featuring regional chef Deema Hijawi, Seasons 1-7 (sponsored by Knorr).

Education

Certificate at Google Fundamentals Training
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025
Certificate at East Carolina University – Online Courses in Comedy Writing & Digital Media Strategies
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025

Qualifications

Google Fundamentals Training
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025
Comedy Writing & Digital Media Strategies Courses
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025
Educational Courses
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality