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Arab HyphenatedFounder & Creative Director
May. 2025Global
Sanaa Center for Strategic StudiesDirector of Strategic Communications
Sep. 2019 - Sep. 2021Beirut + Istanbul• Designed and executed holistic communications strategies to raise organizational visibility in media and policy arenas
• Repackaged technical content (white papers, briefs, think pieces) into accessible formats for policymakers, journalists, NGOs, and academic audiences
• Built and maintained strong media relationships to drive coverage and knowledge dissemination across key communities, which led to increasing multilingual press coverage by 900%
• Collaborated across 15 time zones and departments—including editorial, IT, design, finance, and management—to ensure cohesive workflows in order to enhance our storytelling impact
• Developed and implemented strategic social media messaging through original content, follower engagement, and social listening
• Managed an in-house team of two (the designer and IT officer) as well as a large roster of freelance photographers based in Yemen
• Streamlined costs with the finance department, allowing for the launch The Yemeni Photographer Roster and securing exclusive, on-the-ground visual content from Yemen
• Co-organized The Yemen Call, a monthly knowledge-sharing forum connecting Yemeni experts and journalists for more accurate reporting
UMAM D&RBilingual Researcher | MENA Prison Forum Project
Jan. 2018 - Dec. 2018Haret Hreik, Mount Lebanon Governorate, Lebanon• Conducted research on carceral systems across the SWANA region, focusing on physical penitentiary infrastructure, internal hierarchies, and governance mechanisms
• Analyzed patterns of systemic abuse, including torture methods, deaths in custody, enforced disappearances, and sexual violence, with a focus on accountability gaps
• Researched rehabilitation practices and assessed emerging models for transitional justice, with an emphasis on survivor-centered approaches
GandourRegional Senior Community Manager
Feb. 2013 - Feb. 2014Choueifat, Lebanon• Manage online presence on all social media platforms. • Work closely with the marketing team to ensure proper brand development, website traffic growth, and customer satisfaction and engagement. • Brainstorm and give recommendations for Facebook Apps, YouTube videos and Instagram campaigns. • Liaise with partner media and creative agencies.
NOWLebanonArts & Culture Editor and Blogger
Sep. 2010 - Jan. 2013Beirut, Lebanon• Assigned stories to contributors and guided the development, writing and publication of quality written content for the NOW Extra section. • Edited all pieces and wrote features as time permitted. • Managed a team of 10 freelance writers based in Lebanon and abroad. • Planned and oversaw the editorial schedule. • Made final decisions about content and production in partnership with the design team.
• Developed, edited and translated content for the NOW Blog. • Blogged weekly on various issues, mainly censorship, cultural terrorism, and police brutality.
The New York Times & OthersFreelance AR<>ENG Translator | Editor | Storyteller
Dec. 2008Global + Remote• Recipient of the 2021 Peabody Award and Emmy nominated for Outstanding Hard News Feature Story: Long Form for NYT's short documentary "So They Know We Existed: Palestinians Film War in Gaza" for my translation work as part of the primary NYT team
• Provide excellent Arabic-English and English-Arabic translations, as well as simultaneous interpretation in the field to prominent English-language newspapers and websites, international NGOs, and governmental clients.
• Edit and rework copy written by non-native English speakers into clear and succinct copy. • Work closely with videographers and documentarians to help create informative news clips and longer features with accurate subtitles for a foreign audience. • Contribute additional reporting. Exhibit a deep understanding of regional politics. Maintain full accountability for the accuracy and integrity of written and presented information. Selected list of clients: NYT, WSJ, Al Jazeera, Channel 4 and Showtime
NOWLebanonSenior News Writer and Copyeditor
Dec. 2008 - Aug. 2010Beirut, Lebanon• Researched, wrote and copyedited daily news articles. • Worked closely with the Arabic team to cover breaking news and live speeches in a fast-paced newsroom. • Translated and copyedited executive summaries and press round ups.
• Trained and managed a team of six copyeditors. Kept the NOW style guide up-to-date. • Provided support to NOW reporters in terms of fact checking, phone interviews, translating sources, and copyediting.
The RootSpaceOffice Manager & Program Assistant
Jan. 2008 - Dec. 2008Beirut, Lebanon• Supervised and coordinated in-house operations and outreach / translation services in dynamic nonprofit setting. • Oversaw office administration duties to sustain an organized and efficient workplace. Coached staff. • Led outreach programs which increased the audience of Social Media Exchange.
• Translated 22-page guide, "A Guide to Facebook Changes," from English to Arabic and wrote English subtitles for five-minute video on the escalation of social media usage in Lebanon.
UNDPContent Management Consultant
Sep. 2007 - Jan. 2008Beirut, Lebanon• Supported the development and enhancement of quality written content for the UNDP Arab States Web site. • Wrote English content on high-impact topics such as democratic governance, poverty reduction and women's empowerment. • Participated in meetings with New York headquarters to evaluate progress and offer recommendations. • Researched and analyzed priority issues for the Senior Environment Policy Advisor. • Drafted and edited engaging and informative content and created user-friendly templates for the organization's website.
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