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I am a creative director and executive producer with 25 years of experience in video production. I specialize in turning ideas into entertaining and inspiring pieces, guiding projects from concept to delivery while leading creative direction, storytelling, and operations. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy building cohesive teams that deliver high-quality content. My expertise spans preproduction planning, production, graphics composition, special effects, and asset management, with a proven ability to optimize workflows, adopt new technologies, and manage complex productions for diverse audiences.…I am a creative director and executive producer with 25 years of experience in video production. I specialize in turning ideas into entertaining and inspiring pieces, guiding projects from concept to delivery while leading creative direction, storytelling, and operations. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy building cohesive teams that deliver high-quality content. My expertise spans preproduction planning, production, graphics composition, special effects, and asset management, with a proven ability to optimize workflows, adopt new technologies, and manage complex productions for diverse audiences.

Waleed Abdelkader

Creative Director, Executive Producer, Film Director, +3

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I am a creative director and executive producer with 25 years of experience in video production. I specialize in turning ideas into entertaining and inspiring pieces, guiding projects from concept to delivery while leading creative direction, storytelling, and operations. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy building cohesive teams that deliver high-quality content. My expertise spans preproduction planning, production, graphics composition, special effects, and asset management, with a proven ability to optimize workflows, adopt new technologies, and manage complex productions for diverse audiences.…I am a creative director and executive producer with 25 years of experience in video production. I specialize in turning ideas into entertaining and inspiring pieces, guiding projects from concept to delivery while leading creative direction, storytelling, and operations. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy building cohesive teams that deliver high-quality content. My expertise spans preproduction planning, production, graphics composition, special effects, and asset management, with a proven ability to optimize workflows, adopt new technologies, and manage complex productions for diverse audiences.

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I am a creative director and executive producer with 25 years of experience in video production. I specialize in turning ideas into entertaining and inspiring pieces, guiding projects from concept to delivery while leading creative direction, storytelling, and operations. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy building cohesive teams that deliver high-quality content.

My expertise spans preproduction planning, production, graphics composition, special effects, and asset management, with a proven ability to optimize workflows, adopt new technologies, and manage complex productions for diverse audiences.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Advanced

Work Experience

Executive Manager at The Southern Sector For Radio And Television

July 1, 2022 - Present

Spearheaded the comprehensive development and execution of a strategic plan for television production and sector-specific content. Established and managed foreign offices tailored to the sector's unique needs, ensuring seamless global operations. Directed the formulation and implementation of editorial guidelines and overarching directives for the institution. Initiated and launched new commercial television programs, while overseeing daily programmatic and news production.

Creative Director & Producer at TEN TV

July 1, 2017 - June 1, 2022

Shaped the channel's artistic vision by overseeing identity, decor, graphics, and overall presentation. Directed flagship programs Bel War'a W El Alam, Nashaat ElDihy, and Gadal W El Bosla W Al Khareeta, hosted by Amr Abdelhamid and Islam Beheiry. Provided strategic planning and execution for these shows and led technical and operational optimizations to improve workflows and resource utilization.

Technical & Operation Manager / TV Director at OSN

November 1, 1999 - July 1, 2017

Directed the artistic direction of OSN Cairo, overseeing identity, decor, graphics, and visual aesthetics. Led Al Qahera El Youm, hosted by Amr Adib, Emad Adib, and Gamal Enayet, and contributed to programs featuring prominent personalities such as Ibrahim Eissa, Khairy Ramadan, Khaled Abu Bakr, Buthaina Kamel, and Edward. Managed cross-functional teams across production, engineering, and on-air operations.

Operational Manager at ITS

January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2009

Strategic planning for extensive coverage of major events, breaking news, and the efficient deployment of SNG units. Represented the agency as a liaison with clients from Al Arabiya, Russia Today, CNN, Dubai TV, Abu Dhabi TV, and Euronews. Oversaw the coordination of correspondent schedules, camera crews, and editing offices to ensure streamlined operations. Maintained high standards of video production quality across video, audio, and editing elements.

Executive Manager at The Southern Sector For Radio And Television – Aden, Yemen

July 1, 2022 - Present

Spearheaded the comprehensive development and execution of a strategic plan for television production and sector-specific content. Established and managed foreign offices tailored to the sector's unique needs, ensuring seamless global operations. Directed the formulation and implementation of editorial guidelines and overarching directives for the institution. Innovated and executed new commercial television programs, meeting the evolving preferences of the audience while overseeing daily programmatic and news production.

Technical & Operation Manager / TV Director at OSN Cairo – Cairo, Egypt

November 1, 1999 - July 31, 2017

Spearheaded the artistic direction of the channel, overseeing elements such as identity, decor, graphics, and overall visual aesthetics. Led the direction of Al Qahera El Youm, a program hosted by Amr Adib, Emad Adib, and Gamal Enayet, and directed a range of programs featuring prominent personalities including Ibrahim Eissa, Khairy Ramadan, Khaled Abu Bakr, Buthaina Kamel, and Edward.

Operational Manager at ITS – Cairo, Egypt

January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2009

Spearheaded strategic planning for extensive coverage of major events, breaking news, and the efficient deployment of SNG (Satellite News Gathering) units. Represented the agency as a liaison with esteemed clients from diverse news networks, including Al Arabiya, Russia Today, CNN, Dubai TV, Abu Dhabi TV, and Euronews. Oversaw the coordination of correspondent schedules, camera crews, and editing offices to ensure streamlined operations. Maintained vigilant oversight of video production quality, including video, audio, and editing aspects, ensuring high standards of content delivery.