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Hi, I’m Karim Koleilat, a senior media producer with 18 years of experience leading broadcast and integrated content across the GCC and Lebanon. I currently head TV and video production in a fast-paced agency, delivering high-impact campaigns for global and regional brands. I’m passionate about operational excellence, creative collaboration, and exploring AI-driven production models to boost speed, quality, and cost efficiency. I’ve pioneered AI-driven workflows for P&G campaigns at Leo Burnett Beirut, helped launch Al-Rayyan TV, and contributed to Hearts and Talents’ growth to 4.7 million followers by producing compelling social content. I mentor aspiring talents, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and enjoy solving complex production challenges to drive business growth.…Hi, I’m Karim Koleilat, a senior media producer with 18 years of experience leading broadcast and integrated content across the GCC and Lebanon. I currently head TV and video production in a fast-paced agency, delivering high-impact campaigns for global and regional brands. I’m passionate about operational excellence, creative collaboration, and exploring AI-driven production models to boost speed, quality, and cost efficiency. I’ve pioneered AI-driven workflows for P&G campaigns at Leo Burnett Beirut, helped launch Al-Rayyan TV, and contributed to Hearts and Talents’ growth to 4.7 million followers by producing compelling social content. I mentor aspiring talents, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and enjoy solving complex production challenges to drive business growth.

Karim Koleilat

Film Director, Film Producer, Production Manager, +2

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Hi, I’m Karim Koleilat, a senior media producer with 18 years of experience leading broadcast and integrated content across the GCC and Lebanon. I currently head TV and video production in a fast-paced agency, delivering high-impact campaigns for global and regional brands. I’m passionate about operational excellence, creative collaboration, and exploring AI-driven production models to boost speed, quality, and cost efficiency. I’ve pioneered AI-driven workflows for P&G campaigns at Leo Burnett Beirut, helped launch Al-Rayyan TV, and contributed to Hearts and Talents’ growth to 4.7 million followers by producing compelling social content. I mentor aspiring talents, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and enjoy solving complex production challenges to drive business growth.…Hi, I’m Karim Koleilat, a senior media producer with 18 years of experience leading broadcast and integrated content across the GCC and Lebanon. I currently head TV and video production in a fast-paced agency, delivering high-impact campaigns for global and regional brands. I’m passionate about operational excellence, creative collaboration, and exploring AI-driven production models to boost speed, quality, and cost efficiency. I’ve pioneered AI-driven workflows for P&G campaigns at Leo Burnett Beirut, helped launch Al-Rayyan TV, and contributed to Hearts and Talents’ growth to 4.7 million followers by producing compelling social content. I mentor aspiring talents, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and enjoy solving complex production challenges to drive business growth.

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Hi, I’m Karim Koleilat, a senior media producer with 18 years of experience leading broadcast and integrated content across the GCC and Lebanon. I currently head TV and video production in a fast-paced agency, delivering high-impact campaigns for global and regional brands. I’m passionate about operational excellence, creative collaboration, and exploring AI-driven production models to boost speed, quality, and cost efficiency.

I’ve pioneered AI-driven workflows for P&G campaigns at Leo Burnett Beirut, helped launch Al-Rayyan TV, and contributed to Hearts and Talents’ growth to 4.7 million followers by producing compelling social content. I mentor aspiring talents, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and enjoy solving complex production challenges to drive business growth.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

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Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

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Language

English

Advanced

French

Advanced

Arabic

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Beginner

Work Experience

Associate Production Director at Leo Burnett

May 1, 2024 - Present

Led end-to-end execution of high-impact, multi-channel campaigns for global clients including P&G (Global) and Nestlé (MENA), spanning video, digital, print, and experiential platforms. Acted as strategic production partner, translating creative visions into deliverables that meet global standards while addressing regional nuances. Directed cross-functional workflows, managed budgets, timelines, and vendor networks to ensure efficient, on-time delivery across markets; upheld quality control, compliance, and internal stewardship.

Head of Media Production at Hearts and Talents Agency

July 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024

Strategically oversee production workflows across platforms including YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and other channels for diverse influencer partners. Collaborate with creators to brainstorm and execute innovative content aligned with brand objectives and audience engagement. Manage pre-production, direct production, and post-production, ensuring adherence to storyboard specs, quality standards, and project timelines, and oversee channel uploads.

Media Production and Communication Consultant at UN Agencies / INGOs / NGOs (Freelancer)

February 1, 2016 - Present

Freelance media production consultant supporting UN agencies and INGOs to disseminate research findings; oversee production for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and partner channels; develop and refine concepts; coordinate pre-production, direct shoots, and post-production; ensure alignment with strategic goals and audience resonance.

News Producer at Transterra Media

May 1, 2013 - December 1, 2014

Facilitated collaboration between citizen journalists in the Levant and major networks (BBC, CNN, NBC); coordinated acquisition and distribution of exclusive footage; verified credibility, ensured ethical handling of conflict-zone content; managed timelines and distribution of news packages.

Full-Fledged Producer at Al-Rayyan TV

April 1, 2012 - October 1, 2012

Conceptualized and oversaw end-to-end production of culturally resonant content for Doha and the region; managed talent, logistics, and post-production; delivered high-quality content within budgets and schedules.

Post-Producer at Rotana Khalijiyat TV

November 1, 2009 - March 1, 2011

Oversaw editing processes offline and online to ensure smooth post-production workflows and the delivery of polished, high-quality content.

Post-Producer at MBC Group

August 1, 2007 - November 1, 2009

Led post-production activities across projects in Dubai/UAE and Beirut; managed editing and delivery to deadlines; supervised editors and quality control.

Assistant Director and Production Manager at Freelancer

September 1, 2004 - June 1, 2007

Freelance assistant director and production manager; coordinated schedules, logistics, talent, and on-set operations across Dubai and Beirut.