NUJ Freelance Directory

During my nine-year career as a journalist and human rights advocate, I have collaborated with more than ten institutions in both Arabic and English languages. My experience includes three years in newsrooms, where I gained valuable skills in covering international and Middle Eastern news. Furthermore, I have spent a year specializing in investigating and open-source journalism, as well as two years focusing on human rights issues in various countries.

I have experience writing for various publications in English, including Middle East Eye, Middle East Monitor, The New Arab, The New Lines magazine, and the Coalition for Women in Journalism. Further, the majority of my work experience has been in Arabic. I held a senior producer role at ArabicPost and was a full-time journalist for Huff Post Arabic. I also worked as a freelance writer for Aljazeera.net and as a content creator for the Aljazeera channel and its social media platforms.

Hence, I am highly proficient in using WordPress, Microsoft Outlook, Gmail, Proton Mail, and Google Suite, including Google Sheets and Google Docs. Moreover, I have hands-on experience using popular project management tools like Trello, Asana, and Slack for seamless team collaboration. Additionally, I am adept at using video conferencing tools like Zoom, Google Duo and Google Meet, and I am proficient in securing apps using Duo Security and Microsoft Authenticator.

Likewise, I possess strong Search Engine Optimization (SEO) skills and am adept at using various SEO tools such as Google Keyword Planner, Semrush, CrowdTangle, and Google Trends. In terms of social media, I have experience publishing content using SocialFlow and Buffer, as well as analyzing engagement metrics using Google Analytics and Parse.ly. Moreover, I am well-versed in utilizing media and image agency subscription services such as Reuters, AP, AFP, AA, Getty, and Shutterstock.