Berivan Yousify
International Multimedia Journalist at United States Agency for Global Media- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Arabic Full professional proficiency
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Kurdish Native or bilingual proficiency
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Bio
Vijaykumar Mirchandani
I had the pleasure to work with Bervian at Alhurra Tv where she was the Line Producer for our flagship show
Elizabeth MacKay
It gives me great pleasure to recommend Berivan as a media producer. We worked together at Middle East Broadcasting, where she was a key member of the team originating a ground breaking daily, multinational television broadcast for Alhurra TV. Berivan was innovative, creative, disciplined and a tenacious producer, all while being an enthusiastic and positive team player, deftly managing a number of personalities and goals. I highly recommend Berivan and know she ensures success for any project or company she joins.
Eric Phillips
Berivan is a highly-skilled multimedia journalist with a great eye and a keen understanding of the difference between producing video for television and digital platforms. She knows that story telling with video can be very impactful with online and broadcast audiences and her ability to write creatively to video and to identify engaging images and characters to enhance the story are second to none! Berivan is also a tireless worker, dedicated to her craft and eager to contribute to the larger mission.
Vijaykumar Mirchandani
I had the pleasure to work with Bervian at Alhurra Tv where she was the Line Producer for our flagship show
Elizabeth MacKay
It gives me great pleasure to recommend Berivan as a media producer. We worked together at Middle East Broadcasting, where she was a key member of the team originating a ground breaking daily, multinational television broadcast for Alhurra TV. Berivan was innovative, creative, disciplined and a tenacious producer, all while being an enthusiastic and positive team player, deftly managing a number of personalities and goals. I highly recommend Berivan and know she ensures success for any project or company she joins.
Eric Phillips
Berivan is a highly-skilled multimedia journalist with a great eye and a keen understanding of the difference between producing video for television and digital platforms. She knows that story telling with video can be very impactful with online and broadcast audiences and her ability to write creatively to video and to identify engaging images and characters to enhance the story are second to none! Berivan is also a tireless worker, dedicated to her craft and eager to contribute to the larger mission.
Vijaykumar Mirchandani
I had the pleasure to work with Bervian at Alhurra Tv where she was the Line Producer for our flagship show
Elizabeth MacKay
It gives me great pleasure to recommend Berivan as a media producer. We worked together at Middle East Broadcasting, where she was a key member of the team originating a ground breaking daily, multinational television broadcast for Alhurra TV. Berivan was innovative, creative, disciplined and a tenacious producer, all while being an enthusiastic and positive team player, deftly managing a number of personalities and goals. I highly recommend Berivan and know she ensures success for any project or company she joins.
Eric Phillips
Berivan is a highly-skilled multimedia journalist with a great eye and a keen understanding of the difference between producing video for television and digital platforms. She knows that story telling with video can be very impactful with online and broadcast audiences and her ability to write creatively to video and to identify engaging images and characters to enhance the story are second to none! Berivan is also a tireless worker, dedicated to her craft and eager to contribute to the larger mission.
Vijaykumar Mirchandani
I had the pleasure to work with Bervian at Alhurra Tv where she was the Line Producer for our flagship show
Elizabeth MacKay
It gives me great pleasure to recommend Berivan as a media producer. We worked together at Middle East Broadcasting, where she was a key member of the team originating a ground breaking daily, multinational television broadcast for Alhurra TV. Berivan was innovative, creative, disciplined and a tenacious producer, all while being an enthusiastic and positive team player, deftly managing a number of personalities and goals. I highly recommend Berivan and know she ensures success for any project or company she joins.
Eric Phillips
Berivan is a highly-skilled multimedia journalist with a great eye and a keen understanding of the difference between producing video for television and digital platforms. She knows that story telling with video can be very impactful with online and broadcast audiences and her ability to write creatively to video and to identify engaging images and characters to enhance the story are second to none! Berivan is also a tireless worker, dedicated to her craft and eager to contribute to the larger mission.
Credentials
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CPE Certificate of Completion: Adobe Creative Cloud Webinar
Adobe Creative Cloud WebinarFeb, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Google Analytics Essential Training
LinkedInSep, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Project Management Foundations
LinkedInAug, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Project Management for Creative Projects
LinkedInAug, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
B2B Foundations: Social Media Marketing
Lynda.comJun, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Online Video Content Strategy
Lynda.comJun, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Personal Branding on Social Media
Lynda.comJun, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Social Media Marketing: Optimization
Lynda.comJun, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Social Media for Leadership
Lynda.comJan, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Effectively Leading Digital Transformation
Lynda.comNov, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
The World in 2030 Certificate of Achievement
International Center for Journalists (ICFJ)Feb, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate of Completion in Office Automation
Business Computer Training InstituteJun, 1998- Nov, 2024
Experience
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United States Agency for Global Media
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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100 - 200 Employee
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International Multimedia Journalist
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Jan 2020 - Present
* Manipulate and edit film pieces in a way that is invisible to the audience * Researched and developed relevant current event stories for a video report for TV, digital and social media platforms * Review shooting script and raw material to create a shot decision list based on scenes’ value and contribution to continuity * Trim footage segments and put together the sequence of the film *Create rough and final cuts Ensure logical sequencing and smooth running * Manipulate and edit film pieces in a way that is invisible to the audience * Researched and developed relevant current event stories for a video report for TV, digital and social media platforms * Review shooting script and raw material to create a shot decision list based on scenes’ value and contribution to continuity * Trim footage segments and put together the sequence of the film *Create rough and final cuts Ensure logical sequencing and smooth running
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Middle East Broadcasting Networks
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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400 - 500 Employee
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Digital Community Manager
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Oct 2016 - May 2019
• Responsible for start-to-finish development of materials used to produce 7-8 weekly reports. • Developed 1-2 or 3 daily videos to completion: writing, editing, shooting; includes tv promo. • Incorporated creative directions: uploaded finished products to Facebook, Twitter, Website. • Enhanced audience engagement; moderated feedback, reproduced follow up material. • Reviewed rough footage for quality, edited in Adobe Photoshop/Premier, Final Cut Pro. • Utilized Social Bakers, Hootsuite; transferred completed content to YouTube.
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Kurdistan 24
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Iraq
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Producer
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Jan 2016 - May 2016
• Developed start-to-finish production elements for 3-4 news stories. • Lead a team of 6: selected news stories, delegated coverage. • Reported to Main Kurdistan Office: aligned news show with Kurdish ideals. • Moderated Website; Translated content from English-Kurdish. • Developed talent for guest spots: booked logistics, provided editorial judgment. • Collaborated with production teams, researchers, directors of broadcast. • Developed start-to-finish production elements for 3-4 news stories. • Lead a team of 6: selected news stories, delegated coverage. • Reported to Main Kurdistan Office: aligned news show with Kurdish ideals. • Moderated Website; Translated content from English-Kurdish. • Developed talent for guest spots: booked logistics, provided editorial judgment. • Collaborated with production teams, researchers, directors of broadcast.
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Middle East Broadcasting Networks
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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400 - 500 Employee
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Line Producer
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2008 - 2015
• Dually responsible for 3-hour live Arabic Today Show; Served as pre-production developer and day-of show coordinator; developed start-to-finish logistics and execution of broadcasting plan. • Developed full operation for pre-production demands: compiled materials used on air, wrote content reports, developed guest spots, coordinated anchors, film crew, booking, emergency stock material. • Led day-of show: coordinated 5 global bureau locations uniting viewership from Jerusalem, Cairo, Dubai, Washington D.C. and Beirut. Oversaw seamless flow of multi-part regional segments. • Researched and developed relevant current event stories: Isis coverage, US election, Academy Awards. • Lead 2-3 weekly planning meetings, coordinated 8-12 senior producers, reporters for show development. • Utilized EDISE, CINGY, ENPS for digital and TV production-related programs.
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Voice of America
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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700 & Above Employee
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Radio Anchor/Producer
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2003 - 2008
• Produced and anchored political, social, cultural, and religious live shows and newscasts relating to local and global Kurdish minority issues; Logistics included start to finish production elements. • Gathered and prepared materials pertaining to Middle East, North Africa, USA story pieces. • Planned, researched, and delivered 3-5 weekly reports including, end of shift radio logs. • Wrote production content: developed intros/outros, promo materials, audience engagement clips. • Researched ongoing regional viewing trends, developed coverage for regional programming needs. • Edited audio and video segments using Dale Plus skills and Dale HD for radio production.
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Center for Defense Information
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Washington D.C. Metro Area
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Researcher and Writer
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2005 - 2006
Researcher, Writer and Reporter Researcher, Writer and Reporter
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Education
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2017 - 2019
American University
Master of Arts - MA, Journalism and Digital Storytelling -
2003 - 2005
Central Washington University
Bachelor's degree, Broadcast Journalism -
2000 - 2002
Green River College
Associate of Arts (AA), Journalism
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