Shahd Kasem
high wycombe,bucki
Summary
Journalist with expertise in printed and online journalism, multimedia storytelling, and digital content strategy. Skilled in research, editing, and video processing under tight deadlines. Committed to delivering accurate, engaging news stories with integrity. Eager to contribute to an innovative news team and grow within the evolving media landscape
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Online Journalist and Editor
Qatar News Agency
Doha, Qatar
06.2023 - 01.2025
- Organised material, determined area of emphasis and wrote stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
- Enhanced public knowledge by covering local and national events.
- Collaborated with photographers to enhance visual elements of news stories.
- Edited and proofread written content to maintain high editorial standards.
- Collaborated with editors to improve story quality.
- Adhered to strict deadlines to ensure consistent publication schedule.
- Worked under pressure during crisis situations, ensured accurate coverage.
- Maintained an active social media presence, broadened reach of news stories.
Online Journalist and Editor
Al Sharq Newspaper - Website, Doha
Doha, Qatar
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Conducted interviews, gleaned insightful information.
- Covered breaking news swiftly, provided timely updates to the audience.
- Developed captivating headlines to attract readership.
- Researched in-depth articles for enhanced reader engagement.
- Applied understanding of public opinion, social media and traditional media use to create engaging and attention-grabbing stories.
- Addressed feedback from editors and implemented revisions to improve story quality.
Intern Researcher and News Editor
Al Jazeera Arabic Media Network
Doha, Qatar
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Conducted research on assigned topics, generating comprehensive, factual content.
- Crafted compelling pieces for online publication, coordinating images and layout for optimised presentation.
- Researched issues and checked facts, maintaining high standard of journalistic integrity.
- Ensured smooth running of live broadcasts with top-notch preparation techniques.
- Reviewed scripts for accuracy before going on air.
- Adapted writing style to suit different media formats, including broadcast scripts and online articles.
Education
Master of Arts - Conflict Management and Humanitarian Action
Doha Institute For Graduate Studies
Doha 08/2024 -
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication - Online and Printed Journalism.
Qatar University
Doha 08/2018 - 01/2022
Skills
- News writing
- Ethical practice
- Interviewing techniques
- Live broadcasting
- Crisis communication
- Media relations
- In-Depth research
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Advanced
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Online Journalist and Editor
Qatar News Agency
06.2023 - 01.2025
Online Journalist and Editor
Al Sharq Newspaper - Website, Doha
10.2022 - 05.2023
Intern Researcher and News Editor
Al Jazeera Arabic Media Network
06.2022 - 07.2022
Master of Arts - Conflict Management and Humanitarian Action
Doha Institute For Graduate Studies
08/2024 -
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication - Online and Printed Journalism.
Qatar University
08/2018 - 01/2022
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