Summary
Overview
Accomplishments
Certification
Education
Work History
Skills
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Baraah Al-Ajlouni

Senior News Producer & Editor | Fact-checker | Digital Creator “Ai” Specialist
Baraah  Al-Ajlouni

Summary

With 13 years of professional experience, including 9 years in local and international media production, I'm a seasoned journalist delivering reliable and engaging TV news reports. Skills in newsgathering, scripting, editing, and communication allow to produce quality content under pressure. As a News Producer, Editor, Fact-checker, Digital Content Creator, and AI Specialist, bring diverse skills and experience.
Let's connect to produce compelling content for audience.



Overview

13
years of professional experience
10
Certificates
2
Languages
1

AWARD- FedEx Access Award 2011 For Smart Business Strategy

Accomplishments

    Queen Rania AL Abdullah hosted INJAZ Al-Arab Competition11,000 students formed 162 companies from 12 countries.

    UAE's "G. Lights" won FedEx Access Award.
    INJAZ Al-Arab is a nonprofit organization that believes in the limitless potential and creation of viable opportunities for young people in the Arab world.
    - Supervised team of 30 staff members.
    - Collaborated with team in the development of G- LIGHT project.
    - G- LIGHT - aims to be the UAE leader in eco-friendly outdoor lighting, influencing the community's attitudes to sustainability, and provides economically realistic alternatives for energy use including solar-powered lamps.

Certification

Anti-vaccines, sources of information and how to disseminate them - World Health Organization (WHO)

Education

University of Jordan , AMMAN,JO

BBA from Political Science And Government
2006.04 - 2011.04 (5 years)

University Overview

During my time at the University of Jordan, where I pursued a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Government, I also had the opportunity to attend training at the Jordan Diplomatic Institute .

This additional training focused on upgrading diplomatic performance to adapt to new developments in diplomacy and communication methods. The institute emphasized the importance of diplomatic protocol on both local and international scales and provided valuable insights into diplomacy, strategy, and international studies. Moreover, the training highlighted the role of Arab Islamic civilization in shaping international relations. The experience at both the university and the diplomatic institute enriched my knowledge and skills, preparing me for a successful career in the dynamic world of politics and public administration.

Jordan Institute of Diplomacy , AMMAN,JO

Associate of Science from International Relations And Affairs
2010.01 - 2011.04 (1 year & 3 months)

University Overview

Diplomatic practice, Completed professional development in upgrading diplomatic performance to cope with new developments in diplomacy and in means of communication and data transmission with aims to serve society based on Diplomatic protocol as an important part of etiquette on a local and international scale and the practice of good manners daily through training and research in the areas of diplomacy, strategy, and International Studies, and to highlight the role of Arab Islamic civilization in developing international relations diplomatic practice linked with history, royalty, religion, culture and language to introduce a youth leader to the future.

Oxford High School , AMMAN,JO

High School Diploma
1996.04 - 2006.06 (10 years & 2 months)

University Overview

I attended Oxford High School in Amman, Jordan, and graduated in 2006. My focus of study was Information Technology, where I gained valuable knowledge and skills in the field. The school provided a supportive learning environment that nurtured my passion for technology and prepared me for future academic and professional endeavors.

Work History

Roya Media Group - ROYA NEWS , AMMAN, JO

Senior News Producer
2020.03 - 2023.09 (3 years & 6 months)

Job overview

  • Managed news production with organized mindset, presenting cohesive sequences to audiences.
  • Fill in blank with specific type of story that could be broken by closely following local events, such as breaking news story about natural disaster, major crime, political scandal, or public health crisis.
  • Coordinated with reporters, videographers, and editors to develop compelling story ideas and angles and to gather and verify information from multiple sources.
  • Collaborated with other departments, including sales and marketing, to develop cross-platform content strategies that increased engagement and revenue.
  • Stayed up-to-date on industry trends, new technologies, and best practices, implementing innovative approaches to storytelling and production that set our news program apart from competition.
  • Fact-checked breaking news pieces before putting information on air.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

FREELANCER, AMMAN, JO

Digital Content Creator "AI" Specialist
2023.01 - Current (1 year & 8 months)

Job overview

  • My Mission is to stay abreast of all latest developments and create content that stands out from crowd.
  • Created engaging and personalized content using AI-powered tools and techniques, including chatbots, natural language generation, and image and video recognition, to enhance user experience and increase user engagement.
  • Developed and implemented data-driven content strategies that leveraged AI insights and analytics to identify trends, patterns, and user preferences and optimize content performance across different digital channels.
  • Conducted research and analysis on emerging AI trends and technologies, staying up-to-date on latest tools and techniques for content creation, distribution, and optimization, and sharing insights and recommendations with wider team.
  • Generated 20 reports to support development and implementation of marketing plans.
  • Applied Current editing and photography tools to tell great stories, resulting in 30% increase in engagement.
  • Developed Original content through social listening and independent sources, resulting in 50+ articles with high engagement rates.
  • Identified target audiences and analyzed characteristics, behavior, and media habits to improve targeting and increase engagement.

ARIJ Network - Arab Reporters For Investigative Jo, AMMAN, JO

Fact Checker Journalist - Freelancer
2022.06 - 2022.12 (6 months)

Job overview

  • Demonstrated Strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Applied Effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and Strong are applications
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
  • Gained strong Leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Developed and maintained respectful and productive working relationships.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

218Tv - Libyan Channel , AMMAN, JO

Interview Producer - Assignment Disk
2015.04 - 2018.12 (3 years & 8 months)

Job overview

⦁ Booked guests for on-air interviews and assigned stories to reporters to manage coverage and schedule needs.

  • Example : Successfully booked more than 200 guests for interviews over course of year, resulting in increase in viewer engagement by 30%.
  • ⦁ Observed Tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls to avoid waste and streamline costs.
  • Example : Managed to stay within budget for all productions, resulting in15% reduction in production costs.
  • ⦁ Conducted meetings with staff to discuss production progress and attain production objectives.
  • Example : Conducted weekly meetings with staff, resulting in improved communication and increased productivity.
  • ⦁ Developed Schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
  • Example : Implemented new production schedule that improved efficiency and resulted in all projects being completed on time.
  • ⦁ Directed live broadcasts, films and recordings or non-broadcast programming for public entertainment or education.
  • Example : Directed live broadcast of major event, resulting in seamless and well-received production.
  • ⦁ Supervised breaking news coverage and determined priority for stories within each broadcast.
  • Example : Successfully prioritized breaking news stories, resulting in accurate and timely reporting that gained trust of viewers.
  • ⦁ Participated in meetings with producers and production crew to keep program in step with creative vision.
  • Example : Contributed to development of new show concept, resulting in successful pilot episode and show being picked up for full season.
  • ⦁ Developed Schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
  • Example : Implemented new production schedule that improved efficiency and resulted in all projects being completed on time.

G-LIGHT, INJAZ Al, AMMAN, JO

TEAM LEADER PROJECT MANAGER
2011.01 - 2012.03 (1 year & 2 months)

Job overview

  • Completed assignments ahead of deadline.
  • Coordinated daily activity and projects through multiple departments to verify on-time product delivery.
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
  • Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
  • Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
  • Worked with team of 30 professionals focused on meeting for G-light project needs

Skills

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Timeline

Digital Content Creator "AI" Specialist

FREELANCER
2023.01 - Current (1 year & 8 months)

Fact Checker Journalist - Freelancer

ARIJ Network - Arab Reporters For Investigative Jo
2022.06 - 2022.12 (6 months)

Senior News Producer

Roya Media Group - ROYA NEWS
2020.03 - 2023.09 (3 years & 6 months)

Interview Producer - Assignment Disk

218Tv - Libyan Channel
2015.04 - 2018.12 (3 years & 8 months)

TEAM LEADER PROJECT MANAGER

G-LIGHT, INJAZ Al
2011.01 - 2012.03 (1 year & 2 months)

Jordan Institute of Diplomacy

Associate of Science from International Relations And Affairs
2010.01 - 2011.04 (1 year & 3 months)

University of Jordan

BBA from Political Science And Government
2006.04 - 2011.04 (5 years)

Oxford High School

High School Diploma
1996.04 - 2006.06 (10 years & 2 months)

Anti-vaccines, sources of information and how to disseminate them - World Health Organization (WHO)

Countering COVID-19 Disinformation Training - American Embassy

Humanity media for the Catholic Center for Studies and Media in Jordan - Catholic Center for Studies and Media

Protocol and Etiquette Skills - Jordan Institute of Diplomacy

Digital creators” AI” exploring the potential of “AI” to revolutionize the industry. - International Center for Journalists (ICFJ)

Leadership development program - Roya Media Group

Journalistic occupational safety AFCN - The Arab Fact-Checkers Network - ARIJ Network

Fact-checking journalism - The Arab Fact-Checkers Network - ARIJ Network

Basic of cybersecurity - The Arab Fact-Checkers Network - ARIJ Network

AI in the newsroom: the ethical approach - Thomson Foundation

Baraah Al-AjlouniSenior News Producer & Editor | Fact-checker | Digital Creator “Ai” Specialist