Adel Koraiem
Media Manager, Media Relations and Operations Officer, and Media Editor
Cairo
Summary
Media manager, media relations and operations officer, and media editor with 16+ years of industry experience. Demonstrated success working with elite international organizations including the Olympic Games, Confederation Africaine de Football (CAF), Asian Football Confederation (The AFC), Union of Arab Football Associations (UAFA) and Al Ahly Sporting Club, Egypt. Expertise lies in media relations, operations, and editing.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Reporter
Agence France Press (AFP)
07.2023 - Current
- Managing sports reports and features for Cairo Office of Agence France Presse (AFP)
- Researched and produced daily news reports.
Head of Media Relations and Operations & Content Director
9inety Media Services
07.2022 - Current
- Leading Media Operations and Relations in various sporting events including:
- African Football League (AFL), May - November 2023
- FC Masar PR management
- Right to Dream Egypt, FC Masar Rebranding event, September 2024
- Right to Dream Egypt Academy launching, Cairo, April - October 2023
- Basketball Africa League (BAL) Nile Conference, Cairo - May 2023
- NBA Africa - Egypt Office Launching, Cairo - January 2023
- NEWGIZA Premier Padel P1 Tournament, Giza - October 2022
- Egyptian Basketball Association Media Relations, 2022 - 2023, 2023-2024
- Egyptian Premier Football League Media Relations, 2022 - 2023,2023-2024, 2024-2025
- Developed strong relationships with key industry influencers to optimize networking opportunities and partnerships.
Senior Sports Economics Analyst
Zawya by LSEG
07.2022 - Current
- Writing and analyzing sports economics articles, reports and Op Eds for Zawya Arabic website
Media Officer
Confederation Africaine De Football (CAF)
02.2017 - Current
- Organized successful press events, including conferences, meetings, interviews, during CAF tournaments, matches and events.
- Boosted social media engagement by creating tailored content and implementing audience-specific strategies.
- Built strong relationships with journalists, influencers, and industry professionals to expand network connections and opportunities.
Deputy Venue Photo Manager
Paris 2024 Olympic Games
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Running and managing the Photo Media Operations of Lyon venue during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games
- Developed strong relationships with clients, resulting in increased repeat business and referrals.
Media Officer
IAAF Diamond League
05.2024 - 05.2024
- Responsible for the Mixed Zone and Flash Quotes Media Operations during the IAAF Doha Diamond League 2024
Media Services Manager
AFC U23 Asian Cup, Qatar 2023 LOC
04.2024 - 05.2024
- Responsible to ensure high and consistent level of services for the accredited media before and during the U23 AFC Asian Cup, Qatar 2023 tournament, acting as the main focal point between the key functional areas/providers and the media representatives
Media Services Manager
AFC Asian Cup, Qatar 2023 LOC
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Responsible to ensure high and consistent level of services for the accredited media before and during the AFC Asian Cup, Qatar 2023 tournament, acting as the main focal point between the key functional areas/providers and the media representatives
Senior Media Operations Officer
Union of Arab Football Associations (UAFA)
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Main Media Officer, officiating Group A, quarterfinal, semifinal and the final matches of the 2023 King Salman Arab Clubs' Cup
Media Coordinator, Media Officer and Arabic / English Editor
Confederation Africaine de Football (CAF)
03.2011 - 07.2022
- Running Media Operations for major events, including the roles of:
- Media Coordinator - TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroon 2021
- Media Manager of the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, Mauritania 2021
- Media Manager of the CAF 13th Extraordinary General Assembly, Cairo 2021
- Media Officer for CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup matches, including CAF Champions League 2020 Final, Cairo and CAF Confederation Cup 2020 Final, Rabat
- Media editor and officer of major CAF events and competitions, including CAF Super Cup, CAF Womenʼs Champions League, Africa Cup of Nations, U-23 Africa Cup of Nations, U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, and African Nations Championship
- Prepare media releases and official press documents for the communication department in English, Arabic and French
- Manage CAF official website (www.cafonline.com) from the editorial aspect for English and Arabic editions
- Prepare the daily press clippings regarding CAF news, events, and competitions
- Lead the stringers and freelancersʼ network
Member of Media Board of Trustees
Al Ahly Sporting Club
04.2018 - 07.2021
- Drawing the Media Policy of Al Ahly Sporting Club, Egypt
- Supervising the club's media department including Al Ahly TV, Official Website, Magazine and Media Operations
Deputy Head of Communications
2021 IHF World Handball Championship
03.2020 - 02.2021
- Running Media Operations and Relations of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the 2021 IHF World Handball Championship
Editor in Chief
Al Ahram
06.2017 - 02.2018
- Senior Editor of Sports and Central Desk Supervisor - Al Ahram Arriadi Magazine
First Team Media Officer
Al Ahly Sporting Club
07.2016 - 03.2017
- Handling all the team Media Operations and Relations in Egypt and abroad
- Running all team Media Activities
- Preparing and sending the club's football press communications and releases
- Arranging media events for the team
Web Editor and Supervisor
Al Ahly Sports Club
09.2009 - 05.2012
- Editor and Desk Supervisor of the Arabic and English versions of Al Ahly Sports Club official website (www.alahlyegypt.com)
Senior Desk Editor
FilGoal.com, Melody Sports, Modern Sports, Shoot
07.2008 - 07.2016
- Content creator and media coordinator for various magazines, websites and TV Channels
Education
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery - Faculty of Medicine
Ain Shams University
Cairo, Egypt 10.1994 - 12.2000
Strategic Communication Course - Communications
UEFA Academy
Neon, Switzerland 04.2021 - 05.2021
Skills
Teamwork
Decision Making
Time Management
Strategic Communication
Reporting news
News writing
Editing written materials
Building professional relationships
Researching information
Feature writing
Excellent communication
Crisis management
Accomplishments
Covering various sports events including: FIFA World Cup, Qatar 2022, FIFA Club World Cup, Qatar 2019, FIFA Club World Cup, UAE 2017, African Handball Championship, Egypt 2016, FIFA Club World Cup, Morocco 2013, FIFA Club World Cup, Japan 2012, FIFA U20 Club World Cup, Egypt 2009
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 01/24/76
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Egyptian
- Marital Status: Married
Placeofbirth
Cairo, Egypt
Timeline
Deputy Venue Photo Manager
Paris 2024 Olympic Games
06.2024 - 09.2024
Media Officer
IAAF Diamond League
05.2024 - 05.2024
Media Services Manager
AFC U23 Asian Cup, Qatar 2023 LOC
04.2024 - 05.2024
Media Services Manager
AFC Asian Cup, Qatar 2023 LOC
10.2023 - 03.2024
Senior Reporter
Agence France Press (AFP)
07.2023 - Current
Senior Media Operations Officer
Union of Arab Football Associations (UAFA)
07.2023 - 08.2023
Head of Media Relations and Operations & Content Director
9inety Media Services
07.2022 - Current
Senior Sports Economics Analyst
Zawya by LSEG
07.2022 - Current
Strategic Communication Course - Communications
UEFA Academy
04.2021 - 05.2021
Deputy Head of Communications
2021 IHF World Handball Championship
03.2020 - 02.2021
Member of Media Board of Trustees
Al Ahly Sporting Club
04.2018 - 07.2021
Editor in Chief
Al Ahram
06.2017 - 02.2018
Media Officer
Confederation Africaine De Football (CAF)
02.2017 - Current
First Team Media Officer
Al Ahly Sporting Club
07.2016 - 03.2017
Media Coordinator, Media Officer and Arabic / English Editor
Confederation Africaine de Football (CAF)
03.2011 - 07.2022
Web Editor and Supervisor
Al Ahly Sports Club
09.2009 - 05.2012
Senior Desk Editor
FilGoal.com, Melody Sports, Modern Sports, Shoot
07.2008 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery - Faculty of Medicine
Ain Shams University
10.1994 - 12.2000
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