Asma Samir

http://ae.linkedin.com/pub/asma-samir/24/4b0/7a9

acqiur@r.postjobfree.com

+971**-*******

Career objective

Seeking a challenging and rewarding position at a reputable media establishment, where my expertise, academic background, interpersonal skills, qualities, knowledge and energy are well developed and utilized in contributing to the organization’s goals and success. In addition to acknowledging the professional ethics, responsibilities and expectations, assessing my qualifications within my career goals, enhancing my work skills, gaining expertise, making the best of the workplace’s diversity as well as developing professionalism and self-confidence.

Career history

Simultaneous Interpreter/Translator – ICMC – Abu Dhabi, UAE – 2015

Freelance Producer – (Feature Documentary) - Abu Dhabi, UAE – 2015

Producer/Reporter – Charisma Group – Abu Dhabi, UAE – 2014

Key responsibilities and essential duties

- Script writing

- Field reporting

- Video editing

- Video production

- VO & dubbing

- Research

Simultaneous Interpreter/Translator – ICMC & UNHCR – Abu Dhabi, UAE – 2012 - 2015

Key responsibilities and essential duties

- Instant interpretation in English and Arabic

- Translating legal, authenticated and certified documents

Filmmaker Liaison - Abu Dhabi Film Festival - Abu Dhabi, UAE – 2013

Key responsibilities and essential duties

- Responsible for all communications concerning assigned films and filmmakers invited to the festival

- Primary contact for assigned filmmakers prior to and during the festival regarding all aspects of film screenings, venues, special events, travel, accommodation, ticketing, etc.

- Ensure that relevant information regarding the assigned films and filmmakers is solicited and received in a timely manner

- Draft all correspondence with assigned filmmakers

- Update festival database to ensure accurate information with respect to assigned filmmakers and films including all publication information

Freelance media production (sole proprietorship) – 2012 – 2015

- Professional qualification in broadcast media and video production (project basis)

Producer/Reporter - Abu Dhabi Media, Abu Dhabi TV - Abu Dhabi, UAE – 2008 - 2012

Key responsibilities and essential duties

- Produce news bulletins, TV shows and programs

- Effectively leading and producing innovative productions

- Prepare format/rundown for newscast, summaries and assigned special event coverage

- Write stories for assigned newscasts

- Actively participate in editorial meetings

- Produce packages for special shows or newscasts

- Write, modify and review scripts, packages and reports for accuracy, newsworthiness of material and balance and to ensure that standards are consistently met

- Contribute story ideas in a daily, weekly and long-range term

- Conceptualize, shoot, prepare, edit and finalize video documentaries for promotional, educational, archival or any other necessary purpose

- Deliver news in a distinctive style that will attract audience and with a voice quality that is authoritative yet conversational

- Ability to work in a fast paced environment

- Handle multiple projects simultaneously and set priorities

- Good creative editorial judgment and organizational skills

- Field reporting

- Participate in live newscasts, pre-recorded segments and coverage of special events

- Formulate news story ideas

- News writing and editing

- Set format of show

Reporter/Journalist/Producer - Middle East Broadcasters Association – Las Vegas, USA – 2007

Key responsibilities and essential duties

- News writing and editing

- Field reporting

- Video editing

- VO and dubbing

- Shooting

- Script writing

News Anchor - United Arab Emirates University – Al Ain, UAE – 2007

Key responsibilities and essential duties

- Proofread, copy and edit copy into own reading while taking into consideration a compelling, factually correct, creative, clean and concise conversational manner

- Generate story ideas, plan and redraft original broadcast-quality news scripts for assigned stories and ensure journalistic standards such as fairness, accuracy, relevancy, balance and objectivity

- Script writing

- VO and dubbing

- Video editing

- Presenting news segment

- Field reporting

- News writing and editing

English Language Tutor - United Arab Emirates University – Al Ain, UAE – 2006

Key responsibilities and essential duties

- Tutoring English to students of various levels and colleges

Academic Coordinator, United Arab Emirates University – Al Ain, UAE – 2006

Key responsibilities and essential duties

- Helping out with orientation program for freshmen students

- Program co-ordination

- Academic registration

- Day to day/face to face and telephone liaison

Sales Executive - Salem Travel Agency – Abu Dhabi, UAE - 2000

Key responsibilities and essential duties

- Booking flights

- Issuing air tickets

- Booking hotel reservations

- Day to day/face to face and telephone liaison

Accomplishments and achievements

- Master AVID Editor Certificate – Abu Dhabi Media, Abu Dhabi TV – 2009

- Certificates of Appreciation – United Arab Emirates University, Mass Communication Department – 2007, 2008

- Media Workshop Training Certificate – Middle East Broadcasters Association - 2007

- Peer Tutoring Certificate - United Arab Emirates University – 2006

- Distinction and Honor’s student – Al Nahda National School – 2000

Education and academic background

2005 – 2007 - United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, UAE - Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication – TV and Radio Broadcast

1999 – 2000 – Al Nahda National Schools, Abu Dhabi, UAE – High school Diploma, SATs’, TOEFL

1998 – 1999 – Al Nahda National Schools, Abu Dhabi, UAE – IGCSE

Competencies

Communication skills

- Superior verbal and written communication skills

- Strong interpersonal skills

- Interact and relate effectively with team members and colleagues

Language skills

- Advanced professional level in written and spoken English language

- Advanced professional level in written and spoken Arabic language

- Intermediate professional level in written and spoken French language

Video editing skills and proficiency

- Experience in all aspects of the video production process

- Shoot in Standard and High Definition film format

- Knowledge of broadcast media formats and requirements for video news releases and electronic press kits

- Use and expert knowledge of HD non-linear video editing systems and effects capabilities

e.g. AVID Media Composer, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere

- Color correction and finishing

- Experience with Final Cut Pro and file sharing

Computer skills

- Strong computer and database skills

- Proficient with Internet and demonstrated skills in database skills in techniques and record keeping

- Sophisticated computer skills including knowledge of news content systems

- Microsoft Office Applications and Outlook

Personal profile and qualities

- Exercise self-discipline and time-management skills

- Dedicated, committed and intellectual

- Ability to thrive in an environment requiring teamwork

- Self-starter with high level of initiative

- Deadline driven, detail-oriented and prompt

- Proactive approach to role, confident, accountable

- Inquisitive, self-directed, agile

- Highly motivated, hardworking, challenge driven

* References available upon request

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