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Mohammed Fraij

Amman,Jordan

Summary

Mohammed Fraij is a highly experienced trainer, media consultant, and media project coordinator with over 12 years of journalism and media management expertise.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Task Desk Manager (Head of Correspondents)

Roya Media Group
Jordan
01.2018 - 02.2024
  • Mohammed efficiently manages content production, evaluation, and team coordination, overseeing a diverse team of journalists, photographers, and drivers.
  • Coordinated with vendors to resolve any issues related to services or products purchased by the company.
  • Reviewed emails daily for any urgent requests requiring immediate attention.
  • Maintained accurate records of employee attendance, vacation time, sick days.
  • Resolved customer inquiries quickly and efficiently while providing excellent customer service.
  • Created and maintained filing systems for easy retrieval of documents.
  • Organized travel arrangements for employees traveling on business trips.
  • Ordered office supplies when necessary while staying within budget guidelines.
  • Managed and coordinated office operations and procedures to ensure organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Worked closely with graphic, photo and video teams to plan and produce compelling content.
  • Collaborated with editor-in-chief to determine journal content and topics of special issues.
  • Confirmed documents conform to client-specific style, tone and document layout standards.
  • Created new, engaging and more accessible ways to present content and information for diverse global audience.
  • Worked with outside authors to update existing print products and develop new products.
  • Developed editorial guidelines and standards to maintain quality control.
  • Reviewed copyedited texts to ensure accuracy and consistency of style.
  • Advised authors on how to improve their writing techniques.
  • Created summaries of edited material for internal use by staff members.
  • Collaborated with graphic designers to create visually appealing layouts.
  • Worked closely with publishing team members to meet deadlines.
  • Created detailed reports on all projects completed.
  • Updated databases with information about new publications.
  • Met with artists, typesetters and production managers to discuss projects and resolve problems.
  • Supervised team of freelance writers, managing assignments and workflow.
  • Coordinated editorial calendars across multiple departments or publications.
  • Wrote stories, articles, or newsletters for publication.
  • Assisted in recruiting, training, and mentoring junior editors.
  • Implemented SEO strategies to optimize online content visibility.
  • Managed content creation and editing for print and digital platforms.
  • Planned contents according to publication's style, editorial policy and publishing requirements.
  • Read, evaluated and edited manuscripts or other materials submitted for publication.
  • Held weekly editorial meetings to generate publication ideas and review staff recommendations.
  • Conducted research to support fact-checking efforts and article development.
  • Conducted thorough pre-recording preparation by reading scripts multiple times prior to recording session.
  • Trained and supervised staff and volunteers during events.
  • Worked with professional and trade associations to create memorable and successful events.
  • Attended and participated in industry events.
  • Managed client communications, maintaining professional relationships.
  • Created program activities, agendas and budgets based on client requirements.
  • Managed safe and smooth food delivery at banquets, conferences and social events.
  • Collaborated with members of the sales team to promote corporate functions.

News Producer and Director of the House News Project

IMS-supported
01.2017 - 02.2024
  • Mohammed leads a project to train university students to produce news content for digital platforms.
  • Scheduled broadcasts and segments daily.
  • Reviewed viewer feedback on social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
  • Created multimedia graphics to accompany on-air announcements.
  • Worked closely with advertising department on sponsored content initiatives.
  • Organized meetings with correspondents to discuss story ideas and strategies.
  • Updated website content regularly with relevant news articles, videos or podcasts.
  • Managed a team of writers responsible for creating compelling copy that adhered to the station's brand identity.
  • Generated engaging story ideas and creative headlines to increase readership.
  • Researched and pitched news stories to anchors, reporters and other producers.
  • Maintained working knowledge of current events, community issues and local contacts through careful research.
  • Produced weekly webcasts highlighting popular stories from the previous week's newscast.
  • Turned breaking news stories into written pieces for immediate broadcast.
  • Analyzed ratings and viewership numbers to evaluate program reach and popularity.
  • Created editorial updates and on-air story content cues to anchorpersons during live coverage.
  • Provided guidance and feedback to production assistants in the control room during live broadcasts.
  • Enforced time limits to journalists, reporters and anchors on-air.
  • Edited scripts for accuracy, grammar, clarity and style consistency prior to airtime.
  • Collaborated with assignment desk staff to ensure appropriate coverage of breaking news events.
  • Recommended and produced special segments on breaking news and events.
  • Wrote and posted news stories to station website and social media pages.
  • Directed talent on camera during rehearsals and actual tapings.
  • Initiated contact with outside sources such as PR firms, government offices or celebrities' representatives when necessary.
  • Attended editorial meetings to identify potential topics for future segments or programs.
  • Searched wire services, network feeds and websites to find relevant material for newscasts.
  • Assigned advanced and breaking news stories to anchors and reporters.
  • Created promotional materials for upcoming shows or series featuring content from past broadcasts.
  • Formatted and developed sequential order of stories using editorial judgment.
  • Developed daily rundowns for newscasts by selecting stories, assigning reporters, writing teases and setting up graphics.
  • Generated original ideas and further developed ideas through research.
  • Partnered with creative team to execute creative vision within budget and schedule requirements.
  • Wrote, shot and edited news stories for on-air broadcasting and digital platforms.
  • Kept productions in compliance with network and legal requirements.
  • Used latest editing and photography tools to tell stories.
  • Created project budgets and managed production costs.
  • Produced leads by cold calling prospects, networking at events and effectively using social media networks.
  • Collaborated with directors, writers, designers, cinematographers, editors and other creatives throughout production process.

Multimedia Journalist

Ammannet.net
Amman, JO
05.2011 - 05.2017

Radio Programs Manager

Radio Al Balad - Community Media Network
01.2011 - 01.2017
  • Mohammed planned and managed radio programs, including hosting the morning program "Talat Sabah."
  • Communicated schedules to production and creative teams, animation studio partners and other support staff.
  • Generated original ideas and further developed ideas through research.
  • Cultivated fun, inclusive and professional studio culture.
  • Wrote, shot and edited news stories for on-air broadcasting and digital platforms.
  • Created project budgets and managed production costs.
  • Communicated clear and accurate progress and financial reports to studio executives and other relevant stakeholders.
  • Provided support for other storytellers by exchanging ideas and resources.
  • Developed marketing strategies to promote storytelling events within the community.
  • Facilitated open discussions among students to encourage critical thinking skills.
  • Assessed student progress during workshops and provided constructive feedback.
  • Produced audio recordings of stories for broadcast or online distribution.
  • Organized weekly workshops to teach children about the art of storytelling.
  • Edited scripts for clarity and readability prior to performance.
  • Compiled research materials used by writers when creating drafts of scripts.
  • Researched topics related to potential shows and episodes.
  • Edited footage and wrote scripts for broadcast segments.
  • Created rough cuts of episodes based on feedback from stakeholders.
  • Supervised script development and revisions with writers.
  • Developed scripts for live action videos according to client's needs.
  • Managed the production of digital stories from concept through completion.
  • Created high-quality digital stories with compelling visuals and narratives to engage target audiences.

Freelancer

Motycarlo Radio - DW - Alfanar magazine -Sawot podcast

Education

Bachelor of Journalism and Media - Radio and Television

Yarmouk University
01.2011

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Performance evaluation
  • Time management
  • Crisis management
  • Radio editing and production
  • Television editing and production
  • Meeting Coordination
  • Office Administration
  • Task Delegation
  • Room assignments
  • Team building and supervision
  • Employee Training
  • Policy Enforcement
  • Conflict and issue documentation
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Team Training
  • Daily Reporting
  • Staff Management
  • Effective Planning
  • Training and mentoring
  • Scheduling and calendar management
  • Problem-Solving
  • Strategic Planning
  • Listening Skills
  • Personnel Management

Training

  • Utilizing artificial intelligence tools to increase productivity.
  • Building networks and alliances.
  • Accessing hard-to-reach audiences.
  • Data journalism.
  • Visual and digital storytelling.
  • Human rights journalism, international humanitarian law, ethical and legal journalistic protection.
  • Digital security.

Languages

  • Arabic, Native proficiency
  • English, Good level

Awards

Best Radio Program Award in Community Radios in Jordan 2011 from IRCKHF and MBI for the children's program "Mody Mody."

Timeline

Task Desk Manager (Head of Correspondents)

Roya Media Group
01.2018 - 02.2024

News Producer and Director of the House News Project

IMS-supported
01.2017 - 02.2024

Multimedia Journalist

Ammannet.net
05.2011 - 05.2017

Radio Programs Manager

Radio Al Balad - Community Media Network
01.2011 - 01.2017

Freelancer

Motycarlo Radio - DW - Alfanar magazine -Sawot podcast

Bachelor of Journalism and Media - Radio and Television

Yarmouk University

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