Ahmed Issawy

Multimedia Producer at The National News
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Arlington, Virginia, United States, US
Languages
  • Arabic Native or bilingual proficiency
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Spanish Limited working proficiency

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Credentials

  • Premiere Pro Guru: Fixing Video Color and Exposure Problems
    LinkedIn
    Dec, 2021
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

    • United Arab Emirates
    • Newspaper Publishing
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Multimedia Producer
      • Feb 2023 - Present

  • Freelance
    • Washington, District of Columbia, United States
    • Video Producer
      • Aug 2018 - Present

  • DCTV - Public Access Corporation of the District of Columbia
    • Washington, District of Columbia, United States
    • Content Producer
      • Oct 2021 - Feb 2023

    • United States
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Media Consultant
      • Nov 2020 - Oct 2021

    • Vietnam
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Content Producer
      • Jul 2017 - Jul 2018

      • Wrote scripts and produced two 10-minute weekly segments and one monthly 30-minute show. • Led brainstorming sessions, presented production ideas, and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery. • Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through all stages to completion. • Realigned production schedules to factor in changing conditions such as materials shortages and changing designs. • Wrote scripts and produced two 10-minute weekly segments and one monthly 30-minute show. • Led brainstorming sessions, presented production ideas, and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery. • Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through all stages to completion. • Realigned production schedules to factor in changing conditions such as materials shortages and changing designs.

    • Egypt
    • Advertising Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Head of Video
      • Feb 2016 - Oct 2016

      • Devised and implemented strategies to create new revenue streams and cut operational costs, which led to a 3% surplus. • Applied customer needs and wants into broadcast-ready material. • Conducted in-house meetings, covering funding, production, and profits. • Led production and brainstorming sessions. • Helped implement social media plan to fit each project. • Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery. • Developed project budgets and managed production costs. Show less

    • Senior Producer
      • Jan 2015 - Jun 2016

      • Constructed two daily newscasts and organized rundowns. • Guided producers and engineers in best story development practices and sound design concepts to encourage innovation in production technique. • Produced over 100 packages and investigative pieces. • Researched and kept up to date with international events in order to analyze their impact on the region. • Maintained project costs through careful budgeting and monitoring of expenditures. • Worked on stories in studio and on location. • Conducted over 50 live and taped interviews with cabinet members, ambassadors, government officials, and celebrities. • Covered live political and economic events. • Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories. • Helped shape narrative on key issues through effective storytelling and knowledge of public opinion. Show less

    • Egypt
    • Education Management
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Lecturer
      • Sep 2014 - Jun 2015

      • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning. • Developed semester outlines and instructional plans for each class session to comply with stated course objectives. • Administered exams for students to test comprehension and measure progress, averaging 93% success. • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning. • Developed semester outlines and instructional plans for each class session to comply with stated course objectives. • Administered exams for students to test comprehension and measure progress, averaging 93% success.

    • Egypt
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • News Anchor/Reporter
      • 2013 - 2014

    • Egypt
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • News producer
      • Nov 2009 - Jun 2013

      • Approved and organized two rundowns weekly. • Reviewed scripts to determine most appropriate methods to use for directing both actors and crew members. • Edited videos and recorded newscasts. • Interacted with crew members to oversee technical elements, including lighting, graphics, audio, and camera movements. • Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls. • Approved and organized two rundowns weekly. • Reviewed scripts to determine most appropriate methods to use for directing both actors and crew members. • Edited videos and recorded newscasts. • Interacted with crew members to oversee technical elements, including lighting, graphics, audio, and camera movements. • Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls.

Education

  • University of Westminster
    Master of Arts - MA, Broadcast Journalism
    2016 - 2018
  • The American University in Cairo
    Bachelor's Degree, Mass Communications (Multimedia Journalism)
    2009 - 2014
  • Columbia University in the City of New York
    Seminar, Near and Middle Eastern Studies
    2012 - 2012
  • University of California, Los Angeles
    Study Abroad Seminar, Filmmaking
    2012 - 2012

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