Managing Editor

• Jul 2023 - Present

Head of Editorial

• Oct 2022 - Jun 2023

- Publish monthly articles with a reach of 2 million each month- Lead development of Amaliah’s growth through audience- and community-focused editorial products - Develop and manage relationships with 30 regular writers and over 400 community contributors- Manage end to end publishing of 10 monthly pieces including developmental, structural, copy and line editing as well as proofreading - Manage editorial budget including vendors for content production and workshop hosting- Regular audit of editorial landscape and social media content to identify gaps in coverage- Run weekly editorial meetings and brainstorm sessions- Launched the Journalism Webinar series with over 400 sign ups – several attendees secured roles at leading journalism houses like the BBC- Spearheaded launch of several projects including the Bookclub, Agony Aunt column, Muslim Women Historical Figures series etc. - Liaise with partners including consultants and contractors for projects - Run focus group with regular writers to develop ways to meet their needs and nurture their growth Show less

Editorial Assistant

• Dec 2021 - Oct 2022

- Spearheaded editorial projects such as creating new columns addressing pain points of Muslim women- Structural, copy and line editing, as well as proofreading of at least 12 articles each month - Carried out research and interviews, and liaised with necessary contact for partnerships- Scheduled tweets and created threads tailored to the needs of the Amaliah community leading to a 24% increase in followers and engagement rate

Managing Editor

• Jul 2023 - Present

1. Editorial Oversight: - Actively seek out compelling content, including stories, poetry, essays, and interviews, for publication consideration. - Manage and supervise all aspects of the editorial process, from initial submissions to final publication. - Develop and maintain the editorial calendar, ensuring adherence to deadlines. - Collaborate with the Editor-in-Chief and other members of the editorial team to shape the theme and vision of the issue. - Organize submissions, help the genre editors oversee the feedback to authors and in making decisions regarding acceptance or rejection. - Proofread all content before publication to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency, while maintaining the magazine's voice and style. 2. Team Management: - Lead and mentor a team of editors, interns, and freelancers, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. - Assign tasks and projects, set clear expectations, and provide constructive feedback to ensure the team's productivity and professional growth. - Coordinate with Editor-in-Chief on all aspects such as artwork, social media, website layout, to ensure seamless collaboration and integration of content across various platforms. 3. Publication: - Work closely with the editorial team to ensure a timely rolling launch of Rowayat’s October issue. - Oversee the final layout and design process, providing guidance to ensure visual appeal and alignment with the magazine's aesthetic. - Collaborate with Editor-in-Chief in selecting art/photography to showcase which complements the written content. - Proofread final layouts Show less

Content Writer and Editor

• May 2023 - Present

Founding Editor

• Apr 2023 - Present

Writer, Creative Designer and Project Developer

• Jun 2016 - Present

- Founded Qalb Writers Collective – a newsletter focused on sharing knowledge on writing and publishing, as well as resources, with Black and Muslim women aspiring writers with a weekly average of 57% open rates - Co-authored Soulful Stories – a compilation of short stories from Muslim individuals - Write long- and short-form pieces for publications such as Amaliah, Bad Form Review and Sapelo Square - Currently developing creative arts after-school and holiday project for children and youths in my community - Carried out research and writing for organisations such as Inspirited Minds UK and MICA Nigeria Show less

Teaching Assistant

• Jul 2021 - Dec 2021

- Providing in-class and out of class supports for students during virtual learning by asking relevant questions and sharing resources to bolster students’ progress - Collaborate with team members to contribute ideas on ways to make the curriculum and teaching experience better for students and lecturers - Providing in-class and out of class supports for students during virtual learning by asking relevant questions and sharing resources to bolster students’ progress - Collaborate with team members to contribute ideas on ways to make the curriculum and teaching experience better for students and lecturers

Software Engineer and Designer Working Student

• Sep 2020 - May 2021

- Worked as a Quality Assurance intern on a project to redesign a test feature using Java to improve efficiency. Created test scenarios based on feature requirements and acceptance criteria for the project as well as test cases which I manually executed using Postman. - Collaborated with the other QA testers to work on improve my code. I worked in short sprints to obtain quicker feedback and for improvements. - Created a deepfake hub with a team of Software Engineers, Designers and Journalists. My role involved developing mock-ups and wireframes using Figma based on the brief provided by the journalists. Show less

Teaching Assistant

• Mar 2020 - Dec 2020

- Assisted professors in lesson planning for Python Programming and Maths modules by evaluating the curriculum and providing relevant feedback on the content. - Provided in-class and office hour support for students to develop their problem-solving skills for tackling programming problems. Collated students’ feedback and presented overarching details to the professor. - Assisted professors in lesson planning for Python Programming and Maths modules by evaluating the curriculum and providing relevant feedback on the content. - Provided in-class and office hour support for students to develop their problem-solving skills for tackling programming problems. Collated students’ feedback and presented overarching details to the professor.

Creative Designer

• Jan 2020 - Aug 2020

- Updated email templates and website components to new brand design to increase customer engagement - Created several versions of templates using Sketch and shared designs with team for feedback. Executed designs with Adobe Dreamweaver, using HTML/CSS which required precision and high attention to detail. - Tested templates for different screen sizes to check for accessibility, accuracy and functionality, before releases. - Updated email templates and website components to new brand design to increase customer engagement - Created several versions of templates using Sketch and shared designs with team for feedback. Executed designs with Adobe Dreamweaver, using HTML/CSS which required precision and high attention to detail. - Tested templates for different screen sizes to check for accessibility, accuracy and functionality, before releases.

Private Tutor

• Feb 2013 - Dec 2019

- Tutored students in preparation for assessments to help improve their grades and overall performance; assessed their unique learning styles and adapted tutoring style based on results. - Carried out research on pedagogy, holistic learning and diversification of the curriculum to improve my teaching styles to better assist my tutees; saw considerable improvement over a three-month period in most students. 100% of Year 6 students sitting the SATs got offered a place in grammar schools. - Organised an information session for students who recently completed their GCSEs which involved coaching on suitable career paths, discussing alternative options to attending university, and suggesting extra-curricular activities to take part in, in order to strengthen their university applications. Show less

Quality Reporting Intern

• Jun 2016 - Jul 2017

• Working in the ‘Painted Body’ manufacturing area, supporting the quality management team with daily and weekly quality reporting and analysis. This included conducting a project to improve quality reporting processes within the quality management department (automation, standardisation, content simplification, removal of duplication) • Assisting the Quality Management department by maintaining and developing effective quality reporting tools providing transparency of quality issues and allowing effective prioritisation of problem resolution activities. Examples of topics worked on are: • Internal product audit results reporting • Reporting Metal Defects Captured within the Paint Shop • Developing quality ‘enabler tree’ key performance indicators • Problem Management System performance monitoring • Assisting in sundry administration tasks • Assisting in departmental projects e.g. Quality promotion, process improvement, Quality Management System development, product problem solving. Show less

General Secretary

• Jun 2016 - Apr 2017

• Liaise with Chair to sort out Agenda for meetings and ensure that it is communicated to members of the committee • Organise regular skype and face-to-face meetings • Take minutes and make note of any action points including deadlines, ensuring they are sent out in 24 hours • Following up other committee members for tasks updates • Coordinate the flow of information to Midlands Islamic Societies • Ensure a year plan is created and organise reviews and project evaluations • Liaise with Chair to sort out Agenda for meetings and ensure that it is communicated to members of the committee • Organise regular skype and face-to-face meetings • Take minutes and make note of any action points including deadlines, ensuring they are sent out in 24 hours • Following up other committee members for tasks updates • Coordinate the flow of information to Midlands Islamic Societies • Ensure a year plan is created and organise reviews and project evaluations