Hi, I’m Maya. I’m a bilingual Arabic-language content specialist and professional voice-over artist with over 15 years in writing, editing, and media production. My voice work informs my writing across educational songs, scripts, articles, and social media, helping content flow naturally and connect with diverse audiences. I excel at adapting content for varied platforms and sensitive topics, with a strong background in Arabic copywriting and editorial review. I’m a native Arabic speaker fluent in French and I maintain solid English skills to support clear communication and collaboration with teams. In my work, I blend linguistic craft with expressive delivery to strengthen audience engagement and learning outcomes. I’m driven by collaboration with educators, media professionals, and communities to produce content that is accurate, empathetic, and accessible for children, caregivers, and the general public.…

MAYA PIERRE CHEDID

Hi, I’m Maya. I’m a bilingual Arabic-language content specialist and professional voice-over artist with over 15 years in writing, editing, and media production. My voice work informs my writing across educational songs, scripts, articles, and social media, helping content flow naturally and connect with diverse audiences. I excel at adapting content for varied platforms and sensitive topics, with a strong background in Arabic copywriting and editorial review. I’m a native Arabic speaker fluent in French and I maintain solid English skills to support clear communication and collaboration with teams. In my work, I blend linguistic craft with expressive delivery to strengthen audience engagement and learning outcomes. I’m driven by collaboration with educators, media professionals, and communities to produce content that is accurate, empathetic, and accessible for children, caregivers, and the general public.…

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Hi, I’m Maya. I’m a bilingual Arabic-language content specialist and professional voice-over artist with over 15 years in writing, editing, and media production. My voice work informs my writing across educational songs, scripts, articles, and social media, helping content flow naturally and connect with diverse audiences. I excel at adapting content for varied platforms and sensitive topics, with a strong background in Arabic copywriting and editorial review. I’m a native Arabic speaker fluent in French and I maintain solid English skills to support clear communication and collaboration with teams.

In my work, I blend linguistic craft with expressive delivery to strengthen audience engagement and learning outcomes. I’m driven by collaboration with educators, media professionals, and communities to produce content that is accurate, empathetic, and accessible for children, caregivers, and the general public.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Fluent

Work Experience

Voice Coach AI Training Expert at Micro1
July 1, 2025 - Present
Collaborated on an advanced AI development project, providing expert guidance in vocal coaching and speech annotation to support the training of next-generation AI models. Contributed to refining prosodic, phonetic, and emotional parameters to enhance model responsiveness and naturalness in human–AI interaction. Worked on both English and Arabic audio datasets, ensuring perceptual nuance in annotation.
Author of Educational Songs for Children at Freelance
January 1, 2019 - Present
Created and performed educational songs promoting child development, emotional literacy, hygiene, and environmental awareness. Collaborated with educators and childhood professionals to align content with learning objectives. Recorded and performed songs used in early childhood learning settings.
Voice-Over Artist at Freelance
January 1, 2012 - Present
Voice-over for Al Jadeedfan and Jadeedoha YouTube channels under Al Jadeed TV, from July 2021 to March 2024. Adapted tone and language to diverse audiences including children, caregivers, and general public. Handled sensitive themes with clarity, neutrality, and empathy.
Technical Writer at VICE Technology
January 1, 2022 - October 7, 2025
Authored Arabic-language articles on sensitive, emerging tech topics including online safety, privacy, and access.
Press & Media Officer at Municipality of Byblos
January 1, 2018 - October 7, 2025
Wrote official communications and speeches, managed social media, and coordinated with local stakeholders and communities. Organized public events and press coverage related to community issues and outreach.
Presenter & Reporter at TV Nour Al Shabab (Noursat)
January 1, 2016 - October 7, 2025
Covered humanitarian, social, and cultural stories with a focus on community well-being. Presented cultural and religious news, reporting and writing for Telemagazine. Developed strong interviewing, listening, and reporting skills with integrity.
Researcher & Writer at Firehorse Films / Abu Dhabi TV
April 1, 2010 - October 7, 2025
Participated in the shows Muthir lil Jadal and Chef Yaktachif aired on Abu Dhabi TV. Conducted research and scenario preparation on social and educational themes for regional TV shows.
Freelance Copywriter & Social Media Content Manager at Digital Factory Offshore (under JWT MENA)
April 1, 2012 - October 7, 2025
Managed Facebook brand page interactions and published content. Created blog articles (WordPress) and scheduled weekly content plans. Shared content across platforms: Twitter, YouTube, Digg, StumbleUpon.
Arabic Copywriter at Informarkets International (under M&C Saatchi)
January 1, 2010 - October 7, 2025
Wrote ad copy, press releases, and TV/radio scripts. Collaborated on creative concepts and translated campaign materials. Worked closely with client service teams to develop targeted messaging.
Voice-Over Artist at Freelance
January 1, 2012 - Present
Voiced content for multiple platforms, including Al Jadeed TV-related YouTube channels; adapted tone for children, caregivers, and general public; addressed sensitive topics with clarity, neutrality, and empathy.
Author of Educational Songs for Children at Freelance
January 1, 2019 - Present
Created and performed educational songs promoting child development, emotional literacy, hygiene, and environmental awareness; collaborated with educators to align content with learning objectives; songs recorded for early childhood learning settings.
Voice-Over Artist at Al Jadeed TV (Al Jadeedfan and Jadeedoha YouTube channels)
March 31, 2024 - October 7, 2025
Provided voice-over work for channel content; adjusted delivery for diverse audiences; managed sensitive topics with clarity and empathy.
Technical Writer at VICE Technology
December 31, 2022 - October 7, 2025
Authored Arabic-language articles on sensitive, emerging tech topics including online safety, privacy, and access.
Press & Media Officer at Municipality of Byblos
December 31, 2018 - October 7, 2025
Wrote official communications and speeches, managed social media, and coordinated with local stakeholders and communities; organized public events and press coverage related to community issues and outreach.
Presenter & Reporter at TV Nour Al Shabab (Noursat)
December 31, 2016 - October 7, 2025
Covered humanitarian, social, and cultural stories; presented cultural and religious news; developed interviewing, listening, and reporting skills with integrity.
Researcher & Writer at Firehorse Films / Abu Dhabi TV
April 30, 2010 - October 7, 2025
Participated in shows Muthir lil Jadal and Chef Yaktachif; conducted research and scenario preparation on social and educational themes for regional TV shows.
Freelance Copywriter & Social Media Content Manager at Digital Factory Offshore (under JWT MENA) – Egypt Tourism Promotion Project
April 30, 2012 - October 7, 2025
Managed Facebook brand page interactions; published blog articles (WordPress); scheduled weekly content plans; coordinated content across Twitter, YouTube, Digg, and StumbleUpon.
Arabic Copywriter at Informarkets International (under M&C Saatchi)
January 31, 2010 - October 7, 2025
Wrote ad copy, press releases, and TV/radio scripts; collaborated on creative concepts; translated campaign materials; worked with client service teams to target messaging.
Cultural Activities Coordinator at Phoenicia Foundation of St. Charbel (Poland) Lebanon & Poland
December 31, 2011 - October 7, 2025
Supported cultural and musical projects between Poland and Lebanon; organized and performed in events; promoted dialogue and inclusive engagement with diverse audiences.
Handmade Object Creator at Arema Touch
January 1, 2023 - Present
Designs custom symbolic items for life events (births, baptisms, memorials); manages online platform, client communication, and visual storytelling.
Voice Coach AI Training Expert at Micro1
July 1, 2025 - Present
Collaborated on an advanced AI development project, providing expert guidance in vocal coaching and speech annotation to support the training of next-generation AI models. Contributed to refining prosodic, phonetic, and emotional parameters to enhance model responsiveness and naturalness in human-AI interaction. Worked on both English and Arabic audio datasets, ensuring perceptual nuance in annotation.
Author of Educational Songs for Children at Freelance
January 1, 2019 - Present
Created and performed educational songs promoting child development, emotional literacy, hygiene, and environmental awareness. Collaborated with educators and childhood professionals to align content with learning objectives. Recorded and performed songs used in early childhood learning settings.
Voice-Over Artist at Al Jadeed TV / Jadeedoha YouTube channels
January 1, 2012 - Present
Voice-over for Al Jadeedfan and Jadeedoha YouTube channels under Al Jadeed TV, adapting tone and language to diverse audiences including children, caregivers, and general public. Handled sensitive themes with clarity, neutrality, and empathy.
Voice-Over Artist at Al Jadeed TV / Jadeedoha YouTube channels
March 1, 2024 - October 7, 2025
Adapted voice for the period July 2021 to March 2024 for Al Jadeed TV channels; maintained tone and language for diverse audiences.
Technical Writer at VICE Technology
January 1, 2022 - October 7, 2025
Authored Arabic-language articles on sensitive, emerging tech topics including online safety, privacy, and access.
Press & Media Officer at Municipality of Byblos
January 1, 2018 - October 7, 2025
Wrote official communications and speeches, managed social media, and coordinated with local stakeholders and communities. Organized public events and press coverage related to community issues and outreach.
Presenter & Reporter at TV Nour Al Shabab (Noursat)
January 1, 2016 - October 7, 2025
Covered humanitarian, social, and cultural stories with a focus on community well-being. Presented cultural and religious news, reporting and writing for Telemagazine. Developed strong skills in interviewing, listening, and reporting with integrity.
Researcher & Writer at Firehorse Films / Abu Dhabi TV
April 1, 2010 - October 7, 2025
Participated in the shows Muthir lil Jadal and Chef Yaktachif aired on Abu Dhabi TV. Conducted research and scenario preparation on social and educational themes for regional TV shows.
Freelance Copywriter & Social Media Content Manager at Digital Factory Offshore (under JWT MENA) – Egypt Tourism Promotion Project
April 1, 2012 - October 7, 2025
Managed Facebook brand page interactions and published content. Created blog articles (WordPress) and scheduled weekly content plans. Shared content across platforms: Twitter, YouTube, Digg, StumbleUpon.
Arabic Copywriter at Informarkets International (under M&C Saatchi)
January 1, 2010 - October 7, 2025
Wrote ad copy, press releases, and TV/radio scripts. Collaborated on creative concepts and translated campaign materials. Worked closely with client service teams to develop targeted messaging.
Cultural Activities Coordinator at Phoenicia Foundation of St. Charbel (Poland)
January 1, 2011 - October 7, 2025
Supported the implementation of cultural and musical projects between Poland and Lebanon. Participated in organizing and performing in events such as the "Libanski Ordonki" musical project and Christmas Concerts. Helped build cultural bridges between communities through music, education, and inclusive events.
Handmade Object Creator at Arema Touch
January 1, 2023 - Present
Designs custom symbolic items for key life events (births, baptisms, memorials), promoting emotional support through art. Manages online platform, client communication, and visual storytelling.

Education

Bachelor degree in Journalism at Lebanese University; Faculty of Information and Documentation
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2004
Training at New TV news room Lebanon
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2003
Training at Lobnan Al-Horr radio station
January 1, 2003 - January 31, 2003
Bachelor degree in Journalism at Lebanese University; Faculty of Information and Documentation
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2004
Lyrical Singing Certificate at The Lebanese National Higher Conservatory of Music, Jounieh
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2012
Training at New TV news room Lebanon
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2003
Training at Lobnan Al-Horr radio station
January 1, 2003 - January 31, 2003
Bachelor's in Journalism at Lebanese University, Faculty of Information
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2004
Classical Singing at Lebanese National Higher Conservatory of Music
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2012
Bachelor in Journalism at Lebanese University, Faculty of Information
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2004
Classical Singing at Lebanese National Higher Conservatory of Music
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2012
Bachelor’s in Journalism at Lebanese University, Faculty of Information
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2004
Classical Singing at Lebanese National Higher Conservatory of Music
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2012
Theater Workshop at Dr. Elie Lahoud
January 11, 2030 - October 7, 2025

Qualifications

Theater Workshop
January 11, 2030 - October 7, 2025
Bachelor's in Journalism
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2004
Classical Singing
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2012
Theater Workshop
January 11, 2030 - October 7, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet, Non-Profit Organization

Skills

Experience Level