I am a dynamic digital content strategist with 10+ years of experience in editorial production, audience growth, and multi-platform publishing. I built and scaled a newsletter to 10,000+ subscribers from the ground up, and I specialize in data-driven social media campaigns for Arabic-speaking audiences with a focus on AI and international affairs. I have a proven track record growing engaged online communities, enforcing brand voice across platforms, and translating complex topics into high-impact content. I thrive in cross-functional teams, repurposing long-form content into social-first formats, and optimizing content for SEO and publishing workflows.

AMR AWAD

I am a dynamic digital content strategist with 10+ years of experience in editorial production, audience growth, and multi-platform publishing. I built and scaled a newsletter to 10,000+ subscribers from the ground up, and I specialize in data-driven social media campaigns for Arabic-speaking audiences with a focus on AI and international affairs. I have a proven track record growing engaged online communities, enforcing brand voice across platforms, and translating complex topics into high-impact content. I thrive in cross-functional teams, repurposing long-form content into social-first formats, and optimizing content for SEO and publishing workflows.

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I am a dynamic digital content strategist with 10+ years of experience in editorial production, audience growth, and multi-platform publishing. I built and scaled a newsletter to 10,000+ subscribers from the ground up, and I specialize in data-driven social media campaigns for Arabic-speaking audiences with a focus on AI and international affairs.

I have a proven track record growing engaged online communities, enforcing brand voice across platforms, and translating complex topics into high-impact content. I thrive in cross-functional teams, repurposing long-form content into social-first formats, and optimizing content for SEO and publishing workflows.

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Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Digital Content Specialist at MIT Technology Review Arabia
February 1, 2020 - May 1, 2026
Managed and grew multi-platform social media presence for a leading Arabic-language technology publication, driving consistent audience expansion. Built The Algorithm Newsletter from scratch, growing readership to 10,000+ subscribers through data-informed editorial strategy, targeted content, and audience segmentation. Wrote and published 200+ articles across digital, print, and social media platforms, maintaining a high standard of editorial quality. Monitored platform analytics to track engagement KPIs, audience demographics, and content performance, iterating strategy to maximize reach and interaction. Authored compelling Arabic-language posts, threads, and visual content on AI, emerging tech, and policy topics, establishing the brand as a trusted regional voice. Collaborated with editorial and design teams to repurpose long-form content into social-first formats and optimize publishing workflows. Enforced SEO best practices and optimized workflows via WordPress CMS to improve conte
Freelance Translator at Springer Nature & Scientific American
April 1, 2019 - December 1, 2023
Translated 50+ peer-reviewed scientific articles and research reports from English to Arabic, ensuring technical accuracy and stylistic clarity for Arabic-speaking readers. Adapted complex scientific content across disciplines including medicine, biology, and technology to meet editorial standards of world-leading publishers.
News Editor at Middle East News Agency (MENA)
May 1, 2016 - August 1, 2019
Edited and approved daily news output across politics, international affairs, and economics, ensuring adherence to agency style guides and journalistic standards. Managed end-to-end editorial workflow including story selection, assignment, editing, and publication across a high-volume digital news environment.
Digital Journalist at Shorouk Newspaper
December 1, 2013 - October 1, 2017
Reported and produced timely digital news content focused on political analysis and international affairs. Produced accurate, context-rich coverage of regional and global political developments.

Education

Pre-Master's Graduate Diploma in Euro-Mediterranean Studies at Faculty of Economics and Political Science, Cairo University
September 1, 2012 - May 1, 2013
International Negotiations Diploma at Faculty of Economics and Political Science, Cairo University
September 1, 2010 - June 1, 2011
B.Sc. in Political Science at Faculty of Economics and Political Science, Cairo University
September 1, 2006 - June 1, 2010

Qualifications

The Middle East Fellowship – Der Spiegel Magazine
November 1, 2017 - January 31, 2018
"Journalism and Democracy" Study Tour – Skills Academy
August 1, 2017 - September 30, 2017
"Cross Culture Programme" Internship – Media in Cooperation & Transition (MiCT)
September 1, 2016 - November 30, 2016

Industry Experience

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