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Hi, I’m George Hourani—a journalist, author, and digital marketing specialist. I help brands tell compelling stories and reach diverse audiences through thoughtful content, SEO, and data-driven marketing.
Over the years I’ve worked with Al Jazeera Arabic News, NBC, and YLE, led campaigns that boosted engagement and visibility by measurable margins, and I’m comfortable across English, French, Arabic, and Finnish markets.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Finnish
Advanced
Arabic
Fluent
French
Fluent
Work Experience
Freelance Digital Marketing Consultant at Freelance
January 1, 2024 - PresentLed campaigns for multiple companies, improving brand visibility through SEO and targeted strategies. Created engaging content and managed social media channels to increase engagement by 30%.
Journalist & Media Professional at Al Jazeera Arabic News, MBC, YLE
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2019Wrote hard news and feature pieces for Nordic audiences; served as a media coordinator and translator (Arabic-Finnish-English).
Author & Publicist at Self-published
January 1, 2022 - PresentAuthobiography, political, integration & cultural encounters; led campaigns and managed social media to engage audiences.
Freelance Digital Marketing Consultant at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2024 - PresentFreelance digital marketing consultant specializing in content creation, SEO, and international communications; led campaigns for multiple companies, improving brand visibility, and developed engaging content while managing social media presence across markets.
Journalist & Media Professional at Al Jazeera Arabic News; NBC; YLE
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2019Produced news items, features, and reports across Arabic-language and international media; engaged in cross-language content creation and media projects for diverse audiences.
Education
BA in Journalism at Lebanese University
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1999Master's level coursework in Media & Global Communication, International Law and Peace Building at Helsinki University
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016Digital marketing and international sales, Business Management studies at Salpaus, Lahti, Finland
September 1, 2024 - May 31, 2026Bachelor of Arts in Journalism at Lebanese University
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1999Master’s-level coursework in Media & Global Communication, International Law and Peace Building at Helsinki University
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016Qualifications
Master’s-level coursework in Media & Global Communication, International Law and Peace Building
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1999Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet, Other
Experience Level
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