Experienced news editor, focused primarily on the Middle East and North Africa, and translator. I’m a quick learner with great organisational skills and a passion for engaging texts.More...
Kareen Kay Tarrayo
Personnel Officer/Instructor@AFP
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Felisha Storm
National Program Manager@AFP
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Ghadi Abi Merhi
Regional Human Resources Manager@AFP
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Michael Eckels
Producer, Cinematographer, Editor
Verified
Michael Eckels is a filmmaker based in New York. Born in Vermont, he grew up the youngest of five with math-teacher parents and deeply involved in cross-country skiing. After serving as a Peace Corps English teacher near Vladivostok, Russia, he worked as a photojournalist for The Moscow Times and Agence France-Presse. As digital photography merged with video, he shifted toward cinema, earning an MFA from NYU Tisch School of the Arts, where he received a Spike Lee Fellowship. His documentary work has screened at major international film festivals. Michael’s creative practice spans film, photography, poetry — traditional and experimental. He lives in New York City with his wife and their two sons.More...
Amandine Ambregni
Consultant in strategic communications, news insights and targeted digital content narratives@Independent
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With a foundation in the rigor, high-stakes and immediacy of a top-tier news agency, I bring a journalism-enriched approach to strategic communications and editorial ownership, shaped by two decades covering geopolitics, economics, finance, tech and climate issues.
My professional DNA is rooted in a breaking news ethos, editorial precision, agile writing, fact-checking, and the ability to swiftly decode complex contexts—skills essential in today’s context, where perma crisis, uncertainty and misinformation thrive, and organizations must project trust, clarity and authenticity.
Over the past twenty years, I have experienced corporate and institutional communications strategies across all industries — with a unique set of skills enriched by missions as a journalist, lead editor, and strategic communicator and writer.
I specialize in crisis response and reputation management, brand content, thought leadership, and fine-tuning formats and distribution with target audiences.
Within the fast-evolving digital ecosystem, I focus on narratives that not only engage but establish lasting trust, positioning organizations as credible voices amid complexity.
Technology has been a constant thread throughout my career, leading me to adopt transformative tools from social media and SEO to GenAI, as well as content innovation through a test-learn-scale framework, content audits, and metrics.
Since the early days of mainstream LLMs, I have set up editorial guardrails to optimize content strategy while ensuring a safe and responsible use of AI. I currently teach those fundamentals to communictions and journalism students in higher educationMore...
Vudi Xhymshiti
Founder and Lead Consultant – VX Pictures, The Frontliner Magazine and Gunpowder Chronicles@VX Media [Self Employed]
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Media Consultant, Business Development Consultant, Mentor, and Strategic Advisor
With over 17 years of exceptional experience in journalism, editorial photography, and media strategy across more than 60% of the globe, I am now offering my services as a Media Consultant, Business Development Consultant, Mentor, and Strategic Advisor specializing in media, writing, visual storytelling, PR, editorial strategies, and political consulting on both regional and global scales.
What I Bring to Your Team
Proven Leadership: Founder of VX Pictures and The Frontliner Magazine, where I demonstrated my ability to establish and scale impactful media ventures.
Expert Media Operations: Extensive editorial collaborations with leading outlets like The Guardian, Der Spiegel, The Times, and The Associated Press.
Conflict and Political Expertise: Unique insights gained from covering critical global events such as the Syrian Civil War, Russian aggression in Ukraine, and the European refugee crisis.
Mentorship & Development: Skilled in mentoring and managing diverse creative teams, equipping them to deliver high-quality, impactful content.
Strategic Acumen: Deep expertise in crafting editorial and political strategies for prominent global publications and organizations.
Key Achievements
Delivered high-impact visuals and stories featured in The New York Times, TIME Magazine, BBC, CNN, DW, and Al Jazeera.
Spearheaded large-scale projects across Europe, the Balkans, the Middle East, and North Africa.
Attracted over 9,000 subscribers to The Frontliner Magazine within nine months and built a readership of over 22,000 for Gunpowder Chronicles.
Proficient in multiple languages, enabling seamless communication and cross-cultural collaboration.
How I Can Help
Whether you need a consultant for your media strategies, guidance in business development, mentorship in writing and visual storytelling, or expertise in PR, editorial, and political strategies, I am prepared to bring innovation, leadership, and a global perspective to help achieve your gMore...
Aïla Mroué
Copywriter & Journalist@AïCopy
Verified
I am a strategic copywriter and journalist with a strong background in storytelling and content creation.
I create compelling content on various topics in diverse industries. I've developed expertise in various forms of writing, including articles, press releases, blog posts, branded content, social media content, and much more.
In addition to my writing expertise, I conduct and manage interviews for both job candidates and journalistic purposes. I handle all aspects of the process, including information gathering, transcription, and translation, ensuring a thorough and precise documentation of the interviews.
In my previous role as the founder and CEO of my own company, I gained valuable insights into business and communication.
Fluent in English, French, Spanish, and Arabic, I am adept at breaking language barriers to reach a global audience.
My background in journalism equips me with the skills to write informative articles and create narratives that connect with a broad audience.
I am dedicated to enhancing your content strategy, strengthening brand presence, and supporting your organisation's success.More...