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Passionate third-year journalism student, having driven 2,000 organic buyers for Qalbi Dubai and boosted engagement by 1000% for Lady’s Community Dubai, through dynamic campaigns and event coverage, I’m eager to expand my academic background through a media production internship.…

Anna Allford

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Passionate third-year journalism student, having driven 2,000 organic buyers for Qalbi Dubai and boosted engagement by 1000% for Lady’s Community Dubai, through dynamic campaigns and event coverage, I’m eager to expand my academic background through a media production internship.…

Available to hire

Passionate third-year journalism student, having driven 2,000 organic buyers for Qalbi Dubai and boosted engagement by 1000% for Lady’s Community Dubai, through dynamic campaigns and event coverage, I’m eager to expand my academic background through a media production internship.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Russian

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Advanced

Arabic

Beginner

Work Experience

Russian language tutor at Preply

September 1, 2025 - Present

Communicated complex information clearly and accessibly to diverse, international audiences; Conducted one-to-one sessions requiring strong interviewing, listening, and storytelling skills; Tailored content and explanations to audience needs, mirroring audience-first editorial practices.

Academic Researcher at Digital Intimacies Conference

September 1, 2025 - Present

Selected to present research, “A Content Analysis of Financial Expectations in Romantic Relationships on TikTok 2020-2025” 'Love in the Time of Inflation,' at an international conference. Developed a 20-minute presentation, synthesizing data from social media trends to engage academic and industry audiences.

Content Creator & English Teacher Internship at Anbuildu Language Academy

April 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025

Organized and created video and written content for educational programs, managing timelines to meet curriculum deadlines. Managed everyday lessons for students, maintaining a positive environment.

Founder & Content Creator at Qalbi Dubai

February 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024

Created and edited engaging Instagram and TikTok content focused on fashion and lifestyle trends, driving 2,000 organic buyers through compelling storytelling. Researched trends of UAE fashion and culture to produce posts, aligning with brand objectives and audience interests. Pitched innovative campaign ideas to stakeholders, ensuring content met luxury brand standards. Managed content production under tight deadlines, delivering high-quality, error-free posts in a fast-paced environment.

Founder & Community Manager at Lady’s Community Dubai

January 1, 2023 - November 1, 2024

Produced lifestyle content, including feature-style posts and event coverage, driving 1,700 organic sign-ups and 1000% engagement growth on social platforms. Conducted research on regional lifestyle, crafting compelling stories for diverse UAE audiences. Managed two events weekly with the team.

Director at Short Documentary Fast Fashion in Dubai

October 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022

Developed and wrote the screenplay, shaping the narrative and research direction. Directed the documentary, overseeing creative vision and execution. Managed production logistics and led a cross-functional team through all stages of filming.

Freelance Writer & Screenwriter at Self-employed

January 1, 2022 - Present

Published two novels in English and Russian, “233 Years: Agape” and “313 Days: Agape,” selling 100 copies through self-promotion. Coordinated a 126-page screenplay project.

Fundraising Organiser at TikTok Campaign

May 1, 2021 - May 1, 2021

Raised money for a starving pensioner through a TikTok campaign, creating compelling video content for 100,000+ viewers. Applied digital marketing skills to craft impactful narratives, aligning with social media content creation for journalism.