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.

George Hourani

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.

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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.

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Language

English
Fluent
Finnish
Advanced
Arabic
Fluent
French
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Digital Marketing Consultant at Freelance
January 1, 2024 - Present
Led 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, 2019
Wrote 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 - Present
Authobiography, political, integration & cultural encounters; led campaigns and managed social media to engage audiences.
Freelance Digital Marketing Consultant at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2024 - Present
Freelance 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, 2019
Produced 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, 1999
Master's level coursework in Media & Global Communication, International Law and Peace Building at Helsinki University
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
Digital marketing and international sales, Business Management studies at Salpaus, Lahti, Finland
September 1, 2024 - May 31, 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism at Lebanese University
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1999
Master’s-level coursework in Media & Global Communication, International Law and Peace Building at Helsinki University
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

Master’s-level coursework in Media & Global Communication, International Law and Peace Building
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1999

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet, Other