I am a highly experienced anchor, writer, reporter and producer with a proven track record of handling live broadcasts with ease and a unique performing skill. I bring a strong background in journalism, language, and media production to every project, delivering clear, engaging content under pressure. I am also a linguist, lecturer and proofreader with excellent Arabic language skills, committed to bridging Eastern and Western cultures through media, writing, proofreading and translation. I strive to create informative, culturally nuanced storytelling that resonates with diverse audiences.

Tony Taouk

I am a highly experienced anchor, writer, reporter and producer with a proven track record of handling live broadcasts with ease and a unique performing skill. I bring a strong background in journalism, language, and media production to every project, delivering clear, engaging content under pressure. I am also a linguist, lecturer and proofreader with excellent Arabic language skills, committed to bridging Eastern and Western cultures through media, writing, proofreading and translation. I strive to create informative, culturally nuanced storytelling that resonates with diverse audiences.

Available to hire

I am a highly experienced anchor, writer, reporter and producer with a proven track record of handling live broadcasts with ease and a unique performing skill. I bring a strong background in journalism, language, and media production to every project, delivering clear, engaging content under pressure.

I am also a linguist, lecturer and proofreader with excellent Arabic language skills, committed to bridging Eastern and Western cultures through media, writing, proofreading and translation. I strive to create informative, culturally nuanced storytelling that resonates with diverse audiences.

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Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Arabic Scriptwriter at I magic Production house
February 1, 2025 - Present
Arabic Scriptwriter for the show 'Love Is Blind Habibi' aired on Netflix, working remotely from Europe.
Arabic Scriptwriter/Researcher/Translator at Clair et net productions
October 31, 2024 - July 31, 2025
Worked remotely from Europe on a cultural show called 'Erth' aired on Saudi TV (SBA).
Arabic Scriptwriter/Researcher/Translator at Boghos Productions
August 31, 2023 - July 31, 2025
Produced scripts, research, and translations for 'Net to Zero' environmental show aired on Al Hurra TV, working remotely from Europe.
California Correspondent at Al Hurra TV
March 31, 2023 - July 31, 2025
Covered, wrote, and reported political, social, and entertaining stories from California, USA.
Arabic Presenter/Scriptwriter/Proofreader/Translator at Al Hurra TV
August 31, 2022 - July 31, 2025
Worked on a special show 'Ambassadors Without Frontiers' about Western Union's mission worldwide.
Presenter/Scriptwriter/Translator at Al Araby TV
May 31, 2022 - July 31, 2025
Presented and wrote scripts for 'Sabah El Nour', a daily 2-hour morning show, conducting interviews with Arabic guests globally and being in charge of Arabic annotation.
Presenter/Producer at BBC Xtra
September 30, 2016 - July 31, 2025
Hosted a 50-minute weekly cultural magazine talk show featuring arts, health, and entertainment. Conducted interviews with specialists and VIPs, prepared and filmed feature stories from the Middle East and Europe, and worked as Arabic proofreader.
Arabic Language Tutor at Private Tutoring
August 31, 2012 - July 31, 2025
Provided Arabic language tutoring in London and Washington DC.
Host and Writer at Alhurra TV
August 31, 2012 - July 31, 2025
Hosted and wrote for an entertainment cultural daily social media segment called 'B.Link', covering online Arab-based network activity and preparing stories on international events.
Correspondent, Producer, Writer at Alhurra TV
September 30, 2009 - July 31, 2025
Produced and reported cultural, entertaining, and social stories covering 22 US states.
Producer/Writer at Alhurra TV Beirut
April 30, 2008 - July 31, 2025
Produced and wrote for a women’s show called 'Hunna', covering social problems in the Arab world.
Anchor/Writer/Proofreader at Sat 7 Lebanon
April 30, 2008 - July 31, 2025
Presented an entertainment show 'Megaphone', interviewing Lebanese celebrities in media.
Anchor/Producer/Writer at Alhurra TV USA
March 31, 2007 - July 31, 2025
Produced and hosted Pan Arab social show 'With the People'; reported and produced American social and entertainment reports including live coverage of events like The Rose Parade and The Grammy Awards.
Correspondent/Producer/Writer at Alhurra TV Beirut and Middle East
February 28, 2011 - July 31, 2025
Produced and reported cultural, social, and entertainment stories.
News Presenter, Producer, Writer, Reporter at LBC SAT
December 31, 1999 - July 31, 2025
Presented, produced, wrote, and reported news at LBC SAT.
Scriptwriter and Presenter of Arabic News at Radio RLL
December 31, 1997 - July 31, 2025
Wrote scripts and presented Arabic news.
Arabic Scriptwriter at "I magic" Production house
February 1, 2025 - Present
Writing for the international platform Netflix show "Love Is Blind Habibi", remotely from Europe.
Arabic Scriptwriter/Researcher/Translator at Clair et net productions
October 31, 2024 - July 31, 2025
Worked remotely from Europe for the cultural show "Erth" aired on Saudi TV (SBA).
Arabic Scriptwriter/Researcher/Translator at Boghos Productions
August 31, 2023 - July 31, 2025
Worked on the environmental show "Net to Zero" aired on Al Hurra TV, remotely from Europe.
California Correspondent at Al Hurra TV
March 31, 2023 - July 31, 2025
Covered, wrote, and reported political, social, and entertainment stories from California, USA.
Arabic Presenter/Scriptwriter/Proofreader/Translator at Al Hurra TV
August 31, 2022 - July 31, 2025
Worked on the special show "Ambassadors without frontiers" about Western Union’s global missions.
Presenter/Scriptwriter/Translator at Al Araby TV
May 31, 2022 - July 31, 2025
Presented and handled interviews on the daily 2-hour morning show "Sabah El Nour", also in charge of Arabic annotation.
Presenter/Producer at BBC Xtra
September 30, 2016 - July 31, 2025
Hosted weekly cultural magazine-talk shows, handled interviews, prepared and filmed feature stories from the Middle East and Europe, and acted as Arabic proofreader. Covered live events such as the Oscars 2015 and BBC Arabic film festival.
Arabic Language Tutor at Freelance in London and Washington DC
August 31, 2012 - July 31, 2025
Provided Arabic language tutoring in London and Washington DC.
Host and Writer at Alhurra TV
August 31, 2012 - July 31, 2025
Hosted and wrote for an entertainment cultural daily social media segment called "B.Link", collecting and preparing stories on diverse events with a deadline-driven approach.
Correspondent and Producer and Writer at Alhurra TV
February 28, 2011 - July 31, 2025
Produced and wrote feature cultural entertaining social stories covering 22 US states and the Middle East.
Producer/Writer at Alhurra TV Beirut
April 30, 2008 - July 31, 2025
Produced and wrote for a women’s show "Hunna" focusing on social problems in the Arab world.
Anchor/Writer and Proofreader at Sat 7 Lebanon
April 30, 2008 - July 31, 2025
Anchored, wrote, and proofread for an entertainment show "Megaphone" interviewing Lebanese celebrities.
Anchor/Producer/Writer at Alhurra TV USA
March 31, 2007 - July 31, 2025
Produced, wrote, and hosted the Pan Arab social show "With the people", wrote and reported American social and entertainment reports, including live event coverage.
Scriptwriter and Presenter of Arabic News at Radio RLL (Adonis Lebanon)
December 31, 1997 - July 31, 2025
Scriptwriting and presenting Arabic news.
News Presenter, Producer, Writer and Reporter at LBC SAT
December 31, 1999 - July 31, 2025
Produced, wrote, and reported news for TV.
Arabic Scriptwriter at I magic Production
February 1, 2025 - Present
Scriptwriter for 'Love Is Blind Habibi', produced by I magic and aired on Netflix, working remotely from Europe.
Arabic Scriptwriter/Researcher/Translator at Clair et net productions
October 31, 2024 - July 31, 2025
Worked remotely from Europe on cultural show called 'Erth' aired on Saudi TV (SBA), contributing as scriptwriter, researcher, and translator.
Arabic Scriptwriter/Researcher/Translator at Boghos Productions
August 31, 2023 - July 31, 2025
Provided scriptwriting, research, and translation services for 'Net to Zero' environmental show aired on Al Hurra TV remotely from Europe.
California Correspondent at Al Hurra TV
March 31, 2023 - July 31, 2025
Covered, wrote, and reported political, social, and entertainment stories from California, USA.
Arabic Presenter/Scriptwriter/Proofreader/Translator at Al Hurra TV
August 31, 2022 - July 31, 2025
Worked on 'Ambassadors Without Frontiers' special show about Western Union's mission worldwide, handling presenting, scriptwriting, proofreading, and translation.
Presenter/Scriptwriter/Translator at Al Araby TV
May 31, 2022 - July 31, 2025
Hosted the daily 2-hour morning show 'Sabah El Nour', conducting interviews with Arabic guests globally across diverse fields and being in charge of Arabic annotation for the show.
Presenter/Producer at BBC Xtra
September 30, 2016 - July 31, 2025
Hosted weekly 50-minute cultural magazine-talk show, conducting interviews, preparing and filming feature stories from the Middle East and Europe, and acted as Arabic proofreader. Covered live events such as the Oscars 2015 and hosted BBC Arabic film festival.
Arabic Language Tutor at Private Tutoring
August 31, 2012 - July 31, 2025
Provided Arabic language tutoring services in London and Washington DC.
Host and Writer, Social Media Segment at Alhurra TV
August 31, 2012 - July 31, 2025
Hosted and wrote for daily entertainment cultural segment 'B.Link', collecting and preparing stories about local, national, and international events, researching online activity and reporting under pressure.
Correspondent, Producer, Writer at Alhurra TV
September 30, 2009 - July 31, 2025
Produced and wrote cultural, entertaining, and social feature stories covering 22 U.S. states.
Producer/Writer at Alhurra TV - Beirut
April 30, 2008 - July 31, 2025
Produced and wrote for women's show 'Hunna', addressing social problems across the Arab world and producing related reports and stories.
Anchor/Writer/Proofreader at Sat 7 Lebanon
April 30, 2008 - July 31, 2025
Anchored, wrote, and proofread for entertainment show 'Megaphone', interviewing Lebanese celebrities across media and arts.
Anchor/Producer/Writer at Alhurra TV USA
March 31, 2007 - July 31, 2025
Produced, wrote, and hosted Pan Arab social show 'With the People', reporting American social and entertainment news from various U.S. states; conducted live event coverage including 'The Rose Parade' and 'The Grammy Awards' in Los Angeles.
News Presenter, Producer, Writer, Reporter at LBC SAT
December 31, 1999 - July 31, 2025
Presented, produced, wrote, and reported news for LBC SAT in Lebanon.
Scriptwriter and Presenter of Arabic News at Radio RLL
December 31, 1997 - July 31, 2025
Scriptwriter and presenter for Arabic news at Radio RLL in Lebanon.
Presenter/Scriptwriter/Translator at Al Araby TV (Sabah El Nour)
May 1, 2022 - October 20, 2025
Presenter/Scriptwriter/Translator for Sabah El Nour, a daily 2-hour morning show; conducts interviews with Arabic guests from art, culture, sports, cinemas, medicine, human rights, technology and social media; responsible for Arabic annotation of the show.
Presenter/Producer at BBC Xtra
September 1, 2016 - October 20, 2025
Cultural magazine-talk show; hosted a 50-minute weekly show on culture arts health and entertainment; conducted interviews with specialists and VIPs; prepared and filmed feature stories from the Middle East and Europe; Arabic Proofreader. Live Oscar 2015 coverage; hosted BBC Arabic film festival.
Arabic Language Tutor at London
September 1, 2016 - October 20, 2025
Arabic Language Tutoring in London.
Arabic Scriptwriter/Researcher/ Translator at Clair et net productions
October 1, 2024 - October 20, 2025
Scriptwriter/Researcher/Translator for a cultural show Erth aired on Saudi TV (SBA), remotely from Europe.
Arabic Scriptwriter at I Magic Production
February 1, 2025 - Present
Scriptwriter for Love Is Blind Habibi, produced by I Magic Production, aired on Netflix (remotely from Europe).
Arabic Scriptwriter/Researcher/ Translator at Boghos Productions
August 1, 2023 - October 20, 2025
Scriptwriter/Researcher/Translator for Net to Zero environmental show aired on Al Hurra TV.
California Correspondent at Al Hurra TV
March 1, 2023 - October 20, 2025
Covering, writing and reporting political/social/entertaining stories from California, USA.
Arabic Presenter/Scriptwriter/Proofreader/ Translator at Al Hurra TV
August 1, 2022 - October 20, 2025
Special show Ambassadors Without Frontiers about Western Union's mission worldwide.
Host and Writer at Alhurra TV - Springfield VA
August 1, 2012 - October 20, 2025
Host and writer for a daily entertainment segment 'B.Link'; collected online information and produced stories; supervised online Arab-based network activity; reported on local, national and international events.
Correspondent and Producer and Writer at Alhurra TV USA
September 1, 2009 - October 20, 2025
Correspondent and producer/writer for features in cultural, social and entertaining stories; live coverage including 'The Rose Parade' and 'The Grammy Awards' from Los Angeles.
Producer/Writer at Alhurra TV
April 1, 2008 - October 20, 2025
Producer/writer for women-focused show 'Hunna' and social issues across the Arab World.
Anchor/Writer/Proofreader at Sat 7 Lebanon
April 1, 2008 - October 20, 2025
Anchor/writer/proofreader for entertainment show 'Megaphone' interviewing Lebanese celebrities.
Dubbing (Arabic VO Talent) at Image Production (Hamra) and Riham Production (Shiyyeh) for Al Jazeera TV
April 1, 2008 - October 20, 2025
Dubbing (Arabic voice-over) for a series of documentaries to Al Jazeera TV.
Promotions VO Talent and Arabic Annotation at The Talkies Production and Radio MBS - Lebanon
April 1, 2008 - October 20, 2025
Promotions VO talent and Arabic annotation to 'The Talkies' productions and Radio MBS.
Anchor/Producer/Writer at Alhurra TV USA
March 1, 2007 - October 20, 2025
Anchor/Producer/Writer for the Pan Arab social show 'With the People', reporting and producing American social and entertaining reports; live coverage of Rose Parade and Grammy Awards from Los Angeles.
Correspondent and Producer and Writer at Alhurra TV Beirut and Middle East
February 1, 2011 - October 20, 2025
Correspondent and producer/writer for features in the Middle East.
Arabic Language Teacher at Saint Joseph School Kornet Shehwan Lebanon
December 31, 2001 - October 20, 2025
Arabic Language Teacher.
News Presenter, Producer, Writer at LBC SAT
December 31, 1999 - October 20, 2025
News presenter, producer and writer for news segments in Adma, Lebanon.
Scriptwriter and Presenter of Arabic News at Radio RLL
December 31, 1997 - October 20, 2025
Arabic news scriptwriting and presenting.
Dubbing (Arabic VO talent) at Image Production (Hamra) and Riham Production (Shiyyeh) to Al Jazeera TV
April 1, 2008 - October 20, 2025
Dubbing for documentary series into Arabic; VO talent.
Promotions VO talent and Arabic Annotation at The Talkies Production and Radio MBS - Lebanon
April 1, 2008 - October 20, 2025
Promotional VO work and Arabic annotation for various projects.
Anchor/Producer/Writer at Alhurra TV USA
March 1, 2007 - October 20, 2025
Anchoring, producing and writing for a pan-Arab social show 'With the People'; reporting and hosting assignments across the Arab world.
Correspondent and Producer/Writer at Alhurra TV United States
September 1, 2009 - October 20, 2025
Correspondent and producer for features in the US, Lebanon and the Middle East.
News Presenter, Producer, Writer at LBC SAT
December 31, 1999 - October 20, 2025
News presenter, producer and writer for news segments in Adma, Lebanon.
Anchor/Producer/Writer at Alhurra TV - Beirut
April 1, 2008 - October 20, 2025
Producer/writer and anchor for a women-focused show 'Hunna' with socially relevant issues.
Anchor/Writer and Proofreader at Sat 7 Lebanon
April 1, 2008 - October 20, 2025
Anchor, writer and proofreader on the entertainment show 'Megaphone'.
Dubbing (Arabic VO talent) at Al Jazeera TV (via Image Production Hamra and Riham Production Shiyyeh)
April 1, 2008 - October 20, 2025
Dubbing of documentaries into Arabic for Al Jazeera TV.
Promotions VO talent and Arabic Annotation at The Talkies Production and Radio MBS - Lebanon
April 1, 2008 - October 20, 2025
Promotional VO talent and Arabic annotation.
Anchor/Producer/Writer at Alhurra TV USA
March 1, 2007 - October 20, 2025
Anchor/producer/writer for a Pan-Arab social show; live coverage including Rose Parade and Grammy Awards from Los Angeles.
Correspondent and Producer/Writer at Alhurra TV Beirut and Middle East
February 1, 2011 - October 20, 2025
Correspondent and producer/writer for features across the Middle East.
Arabic Tutor at Self-employed / London
August 1, 2012 - October 20, 2025
Arabic language tutoring and language coaching.
Arabic Scriptwriter/Researcher/Translator at Clair et net productions
October 1, 2024 - October 20, 2025
Scriptwriter/Researcher/Translator for 'Erth' cultural show on SBA (Saudi TV).
Arabic Scriptwriter at Love Is Blind Habibi
February 1, 2025 - Present
Scriptwriter for Netflix production (Remotely from Europe).
Arabic Scriptwriter/Researcher/ Translator at Boghos Productions
August 1, 2023 - October 20, 2025
Scriptwriter/Researcher/ Translator for 'Net to Zero' on Al Hurra TV.
California Correspondent at Al Hurra TV
March 1, 2023 - October 20, 2025
Covering, writing and reporting political, social and entertainment stories from California.
Arabic Presenter/Scriptwriter/Proofreader/ Translator at Al Hurra TV
August 1, 2022 - October 20, 2025
Show 'Ambassadors Without Frontiers' about Western Union's global missions.
Arabic Tutoring at Self-employed / Washington DC
August 1, 2012 - October 20, 2025
Arabic tutoring in Washington DC.
Arabic Language Teacher at Saint Joseph School Kornet Shehwan
December 31, 2001 - October 20, 2025
Arabic language teacher.
Arabic Scriptwriting Trainer at National Saudi TV
June 1, 2014 - October 20, 2025
Scriptwriting trainer in Riyadh.

Education

Lebanese Baccalaureate at Mont La Salle High School – Ain Saade Lebanon
October 1, 1989 - October 31, 1991
Bachelor Degree at Lebanese University – Fanar Lebanon
October 1, 1991 - July 31, 1995
Bachelor Degree at Lebanese University – Fanar Lebanon
October 1, 1991 - July 31, 1995
Lebanese Baccalaureate at Mont La Salle High School – Ain Saade Lebanon
October 1, 1989 - October 31, 1991
Lebanese Baccalaureate at Mont La Salle High School – Ain Saade Lebanon
October 1, 1989 - October 31, 1991
Bachelor Degree at Lebanese University – Fanar Lebanon
October 1, 1991 - July 31, 1995
Bachelor Degree in Journalism at Lebanese University – Fanar Lebanon
October 1, 1989 - October 1, 1991
Lebanese Baccalaureate in Philosophy at Mont La Salle High School – Ain Saade Lebanon
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025
Bachelor Degree in Journalism at Lebanese University – Fanar Lebanon
October 1, 1989 - October 1, 1991
Lebanese Baccalaureate in Philosophy at Mont La Salle High School – Ain Saade Lebanon
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025

Qualifications

Arabic Scriptwriting trainer
September 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014
Acting Training (Actor’s Process)
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Art of Arabic Diction and Articulation
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1995
Translator
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2025
Writer
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2025
Proofreader
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2025
Teacher
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2025
Anchor
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2025
Linguist
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2025
Acting Training (Actor’s Process)
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Art of Arabic Diction and Articulation With Omar El Zein
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1995
Translator
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2025
Writer
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2025
Proofreader
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2025
Teacher
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2025
Anchor
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2025
Linguist
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2025
Arabic Scriptwriting trainer
September 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014
Acting Training (Actor’s Process)
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Art of Arabic Diction and Articulation With Omar El Zein
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1995
Translator
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025
Writer
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025
Proofreader
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025
Teacher
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025
Anchor
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025
Linguist
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025
Translator
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025
Writer
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025
Proofreader
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025
Teacher
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025
Anchor
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025
Linguist
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Government, Telecommunications