Adel Fakhry
Social Media Producer at CNN Business Arabic | الاقتصادية CNN- Claim this Profile
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Karim Marwan
When it comes creative content, Adel is your to go person, When it comes to Storytelling and creative ideas, Adel is your to go person. On a personal level, Adel is a fun person with a good spirit and such a great added value to any company he joins in the future.
Shaden Ali
A highly dedicated and detail-oriented person, then it's Adel for sure. He squeezes his creativity and fun to come up with the juice of amazing ideas. Besides, He has a smooth style of writing and talent in picking the right words precisely and polishes them more over and over to turn an ordinary piece into a masterpiece; whether it is a creative piece, social media post, or even news and feature stories. Last but not least, he is very keen to get the best of what he is doing.
Karim Marwan
When it comes creative content, Adel is your to go person, When it comes to Storytelling and creative ideas, Adel is your to go person. On a personal level, Adel is a fun person with a good spirit and such a great added value to any company he joins in the future.
Shaden Ali
A highly dedicated and detail-oriented person, then it's Adel for sure. He squeezes his creativity and fun to come up with the juice of amazing ideas. Besides, He has a smooth style of writing and talent in picking the right words precisely and polishes them more over and over to turn an ordinary piece into a masterpiece; whether it is a creative piece, social media post, or even news and feature stories. Last but not least, he is very keen to get the best of what he is doing.
Karim Marwan
When it comes creative content, Adel is your to go person, When it comes to Storytelling and creative ideas, Adel is your to go person. On a personal level, Adel is a fun person with a good spirit and such a great added value to any company he joins in the future.
Shaden Ali
A highly dedicated and detail-oriented person, then it's Adel for sure. He squeezes his creativity and fun to come up with the juice of amazing ideas. Besides, He has a smooth style of writing and talent in picking the right words precisely and polishes them more over and over to turn an ordinary piece into a masterpiece; whether it is a creative piece, social media post, or even news and feature stories. Last but not least, he is very keen to get the best of what he is doing.
Karim Marwan
When it comes creative content, Adel is your to go person, When it comes to Storytelling and creative ideas, Adel is your to go person. On a personal level, Adel is a fun person with a good spirit and such a great added value to any company he joins in the future.
Shaden Ali
A highly dedicated and detail-oriented person, then it's Adel for sure. He squeezes his creativity and fun to come up with the juice of amazing ideas. Besides, He has a smooth style of writing and talent in picking the right words precisely and polishes them more over and over to turn an ordinary piece into a masterpiece; whether it is a creative piece, social media post, or even news and feature stories. Last but not least, he is very keen to get the best of what he is doing.
Credentials
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Crisis Communication
LinkedInAug, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Generative AI for Digital Marketers
LinkedInAug, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Creating a Communications Strategy
LinkedInJan, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Transitioning from Manager to Leader
LinkedInJan, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Having Difficult Conversations
LinkedInMar, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Douglas Kirkland on Photography: Natural Light Portraiture
LinkedInDec, 2019- Nov, 2024
Experience
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CNN Business Arabic | الاقتصادية CNN
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United Arab Emirates
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Online Audio and Video Media
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1 - 100 Employee
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Social Media Producer
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Dec 2022 - Present
-Managed all of CNN Business Arabic social media channels publishing calendars, and ensured consistent, timely, and error-free content is posted on 7 different platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Threads, Linkedin, Youtube, Tiktok). -Collaborated with editorial and creative teams to research trends and create engaging content (daily) for social media. -Tracked interactions, analyzed data, and provided useful feedback and suggestions and created reports for daily meetings and bi-weekly management meetings. -Managed the rota/shifts of 6 colleagues across our bureaus. -Kept up with social media latest best practices, algorithm updates, and new features; and worked on implementing them across our platforms. -Developed methods to integrate AI ethically into the social media team's workflow -Managed internal communication within the social media team, ensuring alignment on goals and strategies. -Worked with the creative team on creating design templates for social media, which in turn streamlined our workflow. -Created original text, images, and video content for social media. -Sent out, on weekly basis, social media links for promotion to our marketing team based on the set strategy. -Led a team of five people during a transitional period, and acted as the main point of contact for other teams. Show less
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Arabhardware
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United Arab Emirates
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Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Video Content Manager
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Aug 2021 - Dec 2022
-Mentored and developed a team of 7 video hosts, and set proper guidelines to standardize the quality of content for both Arabhardware and its clients (sponsors). -Reviewed, edited, and improved content (social media, written) and script contributions with focus on consistent brand messaging. -Developed strategy and annual content plans to ensure the development and utilization of the content team; and analyzed video traffic through Youtube studio. -Spearheaded 4 large-scale video content projects along with client projects that demanded cross-functional collaborations, and helped in optimizing SEO for Arabhardware's Youtube channels helping 40% of its videos rank in Youtube search. -Analyzed industry best practices and adjusted the content strategy as necessary to draw the audience's attention, which guided us to TikTok, garnering over 4 million views on TikTok in under 5 months. -Devised a proper KPIs system for the video Content team. Show less
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Flat6Labs
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Egypt
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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1 - 100 Employee
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Communications Officer
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Mar 2019 - Jul 2021
-Expanded regional marketing and communications outreach with increased frequency of newsletter publication and collaboration with internal teams to create content across all social media platforms and website pages. -Directed the development and wrote press releases, annual and event-related blog posts, publications, web content and collateral. Also, live-covered company activities and events on various online channels. -Prepared and managed all invitations to different company events and activities through Mailchimp, Youtube and Eventtus. -Spearheaded production, scripting and filming of video materials for media and in-house use. -Monitored the new Flat6Labs website for bugs, and helped in migrating and developing the new website's content. -Monitored trends in social media tools and applications. Show less
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Media Republic
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Egypt
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Junior Editor of Cairo Gossip
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Dec 2017 - Feb 2019
-Addressed factualness, accuracy, consistency and appropriateness of digital materials. Also, copy-edited, and proofread all digital materials. -Oversaw Cairo Gossip's team and the creation of Cairo Gossip's new website, which included the collaboration with website development team and SEO manager. -Developed stories and content ideas, considering reader and audience appeal; and interviewed celebrities and entrepreneurs, and written client content. Also, managed the online presence of the magazine on social media and engaged with the community. Show less
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Daily News Egypt
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Bahrain
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Reporter
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Jun 2016 - Oct 2016
-Developed and wrote news stories, reports, and features; and interviewed rising entrepreneurs, businessmen, and government officials. -Translated and summarized economic research by leading economists. -Developed and wrote news stories, reports, and features; and interviewed rising entrepreneurs, businessmen, and government officials. -Translated and summarized economic research by leading economists.
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Intern
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Jun 2015 - Jul 2015
Interviewed prominent celebrities and rising stars; and covered local and global trends and news including but not limited to: economy, politics, art, technology, culture, and society. Interviewed prominent celebrities and rising stars; and covered local and global trends and news including but not limited to: economy, politics, art, technology, culture, and society.
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Poetry Club Editor
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Mar 2013 - Nov 2014
During my employment as the poetry club head at the age of 20, I had the pleasure of working with few of Egypt's best young writers aged from 12-22. As the Poetry Club Editor, I managed our 2-page poetry section in the magazine, where we created different themes each month, and co-authored poems to be published in the magazine. My job included, hosting brainstorming meetings, delegating tasks, and motivating the team. My job demanded that I also edit and review all poems submitted by the team, and by fans of the magazines, and provide feedback on each poem and suggest improvements. It also entailed that I select poems from fans to be published along with the writers poems. Show less
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Writer
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Nov 2010 - Nov 2014
At the age of 17, I started working with Teenstuff Magazine as a writer/poet. I had the opportunity to write on different themes and genres at a very young age, and I got to experience what it is like to write features, news stories, and reviews at a very young age before I was enrolled in a mass communications bachelor degree.
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Social Media Specialist
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May 2014 - Aug 2014
It was mainly about increasing the interactivity of the fans, acquiring new fans. Replying on messages, and posts from fans. Delivering improvement suggestions to the writers / editors / heads. Analyzing fans behavior towards posts, and creating new engaging posts related to the magazine using photoshop and indesign.
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Talent Management
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Feb 2013 - Apr 2013
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OGX Member
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Nov 2012 - Feb 2013
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Education
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The American University in Cairo
Master of Arts - MA, Television and Digital Journalism -
Modern Science and Arts University
Bachelor's Degree, Journalism -
Elwy Language School
International General Certificate Of Secondary Education, A+