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Mohamed AbouElsoud -

I’m Mohamed. A Highly accomplished Visuals Producer, dynamic Journalist, and Motion Graphics Designer with extensive experience in diverse and high visibility roles encompassing all areas of online content and creative management.

As an Egyptian American award-winning Media Professional, I bring extensive experience in digital media and journalism to my work as a Visuals Editor. With a proven track record as a highly accomplished Visuals Producer, dynamic Journalist, and Motion Graphics Designer, I possess a wealth of skills and expertise in all areas of online content and creative management.

My abilities encompass writing, filming, video editing, and creating Motion Graphics, enabling me to produce high-quality, original content for various media platforms, including web, radio, and television. Whether working independently or as part of a team, I excel at managing projects from conception to development with creative oversight, ensuring that every aspect of the content creation process is executed to the highest standard.

In addition to my technical skills, I have significant management and technology experience in the industry, having supervised personnel and all technical content for the printed edition and website of online content. I am well-versed in the latest digital media technologies and software, including Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, and Avid Media Composer, and am always eager to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements.

As a bi-lingual professional fluent in English and Arabic, I am well-positioned to bridge cultural and linguistic divides, and I am committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity in all aspects of my work. Whether working with clients, colleagues, or collaborators, I strive to foster positive relationships built on trust, respect, and open communication.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

  • Excellent Leadership/Training/Mentoring Skills
  • Consistently Meets or Exceeds Expectations
  • Outstanding Written and Communication Skills
  • Problem Solver/Solutions Focused
  • Works Collaboratively or Independently
  • Exceptional Interpersonal Skills
  • Highly Organized and Detail Oriented
  • Goal and Deadline Driven
  • Strategic Thinker
  • Executive Level Presentation Skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Visuals Editor - Alhurra Digital:

Middle East Broadcasting Network, Springfield, Virginia

5/2019 – Present

  • Developing and adjusting footage or clean feeds to ensure world-class visual storytelling.
  • Deploying consistent illustration and graphic elements at both a brand and story level.
  • Working closely with editors to develop creative visual concepts for onsite features.
  • Designing and implementing consistent graphic treatments that accurately represent the brand.
  • Proposing solutions to design challenges.
  • Formulating and articulating creative ideas and executing on a joint vision with the Editor in Charge.
  • Collaborating with social media team to create and implement new templates, formats and visual experiences for social platforms.
  • Working with platform developers to test and advocate for digital tools, products and templates.
  • Maintaining awareness of local and international current events.

Assignment Editor, RYV Community Management:

6/2016 – 5/2019

I was one of the founders of the Raise Your Voice Campaign - RYV, an initiative by the United States Government’s Agency for Global Media, funded under the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

The goal of RYV is to fight violent extremism, mainly the activities of the jihadist group ISIS.

  • Oversees social media discussion across platforms.
  • Assigns the creation of original engagement content to community managers.
  • Guides and leads the team to utilize services such as YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and others, to tell stories most effectively and to increase on-page engagement – guides the content placement strategy in order to maximize impact.

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE:

  • Leading to encourage innovation and creative thinking of new story forms, editorial campaigns, and alternative approaches to improve MBN Strategy.
  • Motivating, monitoring performance and providing feedback to team members to ensure quality, timeliness, and consistency of content.

Digital Content Editor:

MSN Arabia - Microsoft Egypt, Giza, Egypt

2/2016 – 4/2016

Digital Content Producer:

MBC, Giza, Egypt

7/2013 – 2/2016

  • Wrote, edited and proofread news, profiles, features and special reports
  • Created high standard video and audio content for the web and radio
  • Interviewed public figures, politicians, experts in all fields of life, community leaders, entrepreneurs, artists, and actors
  • Designed information and motion graphics for the web

Senior Technology Editor:

Dar Al Shorouk, Giza, Egypt

4/2013 – 4/2014

Senior Technology Editor:

Almasry Alyoum, Cairo, Egypt

1/2010 – 3/2013

IT Manager and Website Coordinator:

Youm7.com, Giza, Egypt

10/2007 – 12/2009

During my tenure at youm7.com , the website was awarded the Golden Award in the “Egypt Web Awards” as the best website in the electronic journalism field 2/08/2009

Technology Reporter:

Microsoft Experience monthly magazine, Giza, Egypt

3/2004 – 10/2005

Managing Editor:

Arab Network for Publishing and Distribution, Giza, Egypt

1/2003 – 12/2004

Web Managing Editor:

Webmaster4it.com

8/2004 – 8/2014

Most cooperative ASUS media partner in 2012 for “Webmaster4it” website
For the production and implementation of the Egyptian Edition “Boost my PC by Asus” online show – Seasons 1 & 2

Senior Technology Editor:

Online Magazine, Giza, Egypt

1/2000 – 12/2003

LANGUAGES

Arabic: Mother tongue; Professional skills writing in the Arabic language
English: Good written and spoken skills.

If you are looking for a Visuals Editor with a passion for design, a commitment to excellence, and a deep understanding of the digital media landscape, I would be delighted to discuss how I can help bring your vision to life. Please don't hesitate to reach out.