Hi, I'm Carine Harb, an editor and narrative strategist with a passion for storytelling across multiple platforms. With over seven years of experience, I specialize in commissioning, editing, and crafting engaging digital content that resonates with diverse audiences. I enjoy collaborating closely with contributors and leading projects from ideation to execution, ensuring cultural relevance and reader engagement. I have a background in creative writing and a knack for blending creativity with strategy. Whether it's working with global publications like Newsweek or producing educational animated content, I bring a thoughtful and data-informed approach to every project. Outside of work, I mentor young creatives and contribute to vibrant literary communities.

Carine Harb

Hi, I'm Carine Harb, an editor and narrative strategist with a passion for storytelling across multiple platforms. With over seven years of experience, I specialize in commissioning, editing, and crafting engaging digital content that resonates with diverse audiences. I enjoy collaborating closely with contributors and leading projects from ideation to execution, ensuring cultural relevance and reader engagement. I have a background in creative writing and a knack for blending creativity with strategy. Whether it's working with global publications like Newsweek or producing educational animated content, I bring a thoughtful and data-informed approach to every project. Outside of work, I mentor young creatives and contribute to vibrant literary communities.

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Hi, I’m Carine Harb, an editor and narrative strategist with a passion for storytelling across multiple platforms. With over seven years of experience, I specialize in commissioning, editing, and crafting engaging digital content that resonates with diverse audiences. I enjoy collaborating closely with contributors and leading projects from ideation to execution, ensuring cultural relevance and reader engagement.

I have a background in creative writing and a knack for blending creativity with strategy. Whether it’s working with global publications like Newsweek or producing educational animated content, I bring a thoughtful and data-informed approach to every project. Outside of work, I mentor young creatives and contribute to vibrant literary communities.

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Experience Level

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Language

English
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Arabic
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Work Experience

Associate Editor at Newsweek
April 30, 2025 - July 17, 2025
Assisted the My Turn team, Newsweek’s first-person section, commissioning, editing, and publishing 10+ essays per week; contributed to a monthly traffic growth of 500K–2M. Helped publish the My Turn newsletter by curating weekly editions, running A/B headline tests, and collaborating with product and growth teams. Worked closely with contributors to shape and edit personal essays across business, tech, culture, breaking news, fashion, and sport. Wrote, edited, and published expert-related articles, several of which became top traffic drivers and were cited by major publications or featured on Newsweek’s front cover. Negotiated exclusive content partnerships and adapted excerpts with Penguin Random House, Netflix, Amnesty International, and other publishers. Designed editorial workflows using ChatGPT and other AI tools for sourcing, research, and ideation.
Writer (Freelance) at Glorify
June 30, 2022 - July 17, 2025
Wrote several first-person narrative-based Sleep Stories blending scripture, poetry, and reflection. Crafted voice and pacing to suit the platform’s devotional tone and international audience. Stories remain top-performers in Glorify’s Sleep Stories library.
Scriptwriter → Senior Editor at Crealon Media Group
March 31, 2022 - July 17, 2025
Editor and writer with 7+ years experience leading digital features, essays, and cross-platform storytelling at scale. Experienced in developing editorial tone, commissioning standout voices, and producing work that drives both cultural relevance and reader engagement. Produced high-impact, story-driven content for YouTube and Snapchat Discover, with channels reaching millions of subscribers and weekly viewers.
Creative Director, Scriptwriter at RFK Global
September 30, 2021 - July 17, 2025
Wrote 7+ long-form (2,000-word) scripts per week for YouTube channels covering global news, politics, and pop culture. Grew assigned channel to 500K+ subscribers in 7 months through audience-focused storytelling. Researched and structured factual content for strong viewer retention while collaborating with producers to align tone with visual style and pacing. Promoted to Senior Editor after 8 months, editing 15–20 scripts per week from a team of 7 writers, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and voice consistency. Supported the growth of two YouTube channels to over 1M subscribers through high-quality scripting and trend-based editorial strategy. Directed calendars, pipelines, and feedback workflows to optimise scale and storytelling. Created and led The RFK Class, an original animated series from concept to script. Developed characters, story arcs, and episode ideas grounded in educational themes. Collaborated with animators and producers on pacing, visual alignment, and storyboard design.
Writing Specialist (Freelance) at Iosity
September 30, 2020 - July 17, 2025
Delivered detailed written feedback on undergraduate and postgraduate essays. Focused on structure, clarity, argumentation, and academic rigour. Helped students improve outcomes, including earning First Class results.
Events Operations Assistant at Imperial College London
September 30, 2019 - July 17, 2025
Supported the delivery of academic conferences and internal events, drafting run-throughs, managing logistics, and coordinating with AV and venue teams. Produced briefing docs and assisted with content presentation and scripting.

Education

Master of Arts at Birkbeck, University of London
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020
BA at University of Southampton
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization