I'm a multilingual professional with a background in linguistics, journalism, teaching, and international administration. I thrive in cross-cultural environments and enjoy building strong relationships with colleagues and partners. My experience spans translation and interpretation, multimedia journalism, subtitling and dubbing, language instruction, and executive support. I bring autonomy, collaboration, and clear communication to every project, with a passion for creating engaging content across languages and platforms.

Sarah Safa

I'm a multilingual professional with a background in linguistics, journalism, teaching, and international administration. I thrive in cross-cultural environments and enjoy building strong relationships with colleagues and partners. My experience spans translation and interpretation, multimedia journalism, subtitling and dubbing, language instruction, and executive support. I bring autonomy, collaboration, and clear communication to every project, with a passion for creating engaging content across languages and platforms.

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I’m a multilingual professional with a background in linguistics, journalism, teaching, and international administration. I thrive in cross-cultural environments and enjoy building strong relationships with colleagues and partners.
My experience spans translation and interpretation, multimedia journalism, subtitling and dubbing, language instruction, and executive support. I bring autonomy, collaboration, and clear communication to every project, with a passion for creating engaging content across languages and platforms.

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Experience Level

Intermediate

Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent
Persian
Beginner
Turkish
Beginner
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Private French and English Teacher
May 1, 2020 - September 1, 2025
Taught French and English to students of varying levels, improving oral and written skills. Designed personalized learning programs to accelerate student progress.
Administrative and Academic Assistant at Horizons University
October 1, 2021 - March 1, 2022
Bilingual executive secretary; managed emails and correspondence. Assisted with student orientation and enrollment. Coordinated communication with international partners and developed mobility initiatives.
Multimedia Journalist at CGTN Français
February 1, 2017 - February 1, 2020
Managed social media content and disseminated news. Created reports and participated in the production of documentaries for social platforms. Translated and subtitled audiovisual materials; performed simultaneous interpretation in French, English, and Arabic. Contributed as a dubbing artist to ensure accurate content reproduction.
Administrative Assistant, Translator, and Interpreter at Académie de Géopolitique de Paris
February 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Coordinated editorial projects, conferences, reports, and interviews. Managed social media platforms. Provided translation and interpretation support.

Education

Master 2 Research – Territorial Issues and Power Rivalries at IFG, Université Paris 8
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Master – Public Careers and Political Affairs at University of Versailles Saint-Quentin
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
BA in International Relations at American University of Science and Technology, Lebanon
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011

Qualifications

TEFL Certification
January 11, 2030 - December 25, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services