Hi, I'm Majd Zaghir. With extensive experience in regional communication management, media production, and storytelling, I specialize in creating compelling video and photographic content that highlights humanitarian efforts. I am passionate about using my creative skills to elevate important causes through social media campaigns, interviews, and training local field staff. In addition to managing social media platforms and designing visibility materials, I am also a filmmaker and Arabic teacher, combining my artistic talents with communication strategies to make a meaningful impact. My diverse background enables me to connect with various audiences and ensure that messages resonate across cultural and linguistic barriers.

Majd Zaghir

Hi, I'm Majd Zaghir. With extensive experience in regional communication management, media production, and storytelling, I specialize in creating compelling video and photographic content that highlights humanitarian efforts. I am passionate about using my creative skills to elevate important causes through social media campaigns, interviews, and training local field staff. In addition to managing social media platforms and designing visibility materials, I am also a filmmaker and Arabic teacher, combining my artistic talents with communication strategies to make a meaningful impact. My diverse background enables me to connect with various audiences and ensure that messages resonate across cultural and linguistic barriers.

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Hi, I’m Majd Zaghir. With extensive experience in regional communication management, media production, and storytelling, I specialize in creating compelling video and photographic content that highlights humanitarian efforts. I am passionate about using my creative skills to elevate important causes through social media campaigns, interviews, and training local field staff.

In addition to managing social media platforms and designing visibility materials, I am also a filmmaker and Arabic teacher, combining my artistic talents with communication strategies to make a meaningful impact. My diverse background enables me to connect with various audiences and ensure that messages resonate across cultural and linguistic barriers.

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Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Advanced
Czech
Intermediate
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Regional Communication Manager at People in Need
May 1, 2024 - Present
Lead the creation of video and photographic content highlighting successful stories and donor reporting. Managed social media accounts for regional, global, and Czech platforms, analyzed performance, and ensured effective messaging. Managed PIN Middle East microsite and translated content to Arabic. Created visibility materials in line with PIN branding and advocacy plans, provided advanced photography and videography training, and collaborated with local media and NGOs to enhance awareness campaigns.
Regional Communication Officer at People in Need
April 30, 2024 - July 18, 2025
Handled internal and external communication, visibility materials development, media monitoring, and social media management. Created media campaigns, managed budgets, and supported recruitment and training of communication teams. Coordinated with donors and media to align communication plans with program activities.
Community Mobilizer, with an additional focus on communication-related activities at Cesvi
September 30, 2020 - July 18, 2025
Developed quality social media posts, web content, and videos. Translated and revised communication products. Managed social media platforms, responded to inquiries, and monitored online engagement. Conducted rapid assessment reports related to economic situations and COVID-19 response. Delivered communications training for staff and volunteers.
Media Manager at Lens Media
January 1, 2020 - July 18, 2025
Managed social media strategies, created engaging posts, designed content, and handled day-to-day social media activities on multiple platforms. Educated staff on social media use, conducted photography and videography, and delivered graphic design services for both digital and print.
Freelancer Videographer and Editor at Oxfam
January 1, 2021 - July 18, 2025
Collected testimonies, organized interviews with spokespersons and team members, and edited video footage to create final video products.
Arabic Teacher at People in Need
January 1, 2023 - July 18, 2025
Taught Arabic to English speakers from beginner to advanced levels. Created lessons and group activities focused on language use, cultural understanding, translation, and conversation.
Filmmaker at Freelancer
January 1, 2015 - Present
Writer and director for short films and documentaries, including TV serials. Participated in multiple international film festivals, receiving special jury awards and official selections.

Education

Master in Media studies at Metropolitan university
January 1, 2024 - July 18, 2025
Bachelors at Damascus university
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2016
Czech for foreigners at ČVUT
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other