Mohamed Osman Saber
Deputy Managing Editor, Rosa Al Yousef Daily News Paper
52 Yousef Abbas St, Nasr City, Cairo
Summary
Highly motivated and versatile journalist with more than 18 years of experience across diverse sections, including Politics, Arabic Affairs, Sports, Arts, and Global issues. Proven ability to craft compelling content and foster strong audience engagement. Possess extensive knowledge of social media platforms and website administration. Seeking a challenging opportunity at a respected organization to leverage personal skills and contribute to high-quality journalism.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Managing Editor
Rosa Al Yousef Daily News Paper
09.2021 - Current
- Provides strategic oversight and leadership: Collaborates with the Managing Editor to develop the editorial vision and strategy for the newspaper. Oversees daily operations, ensuring content aligns with editorial goals and journalistic standards. Manages staff across various sections, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
- Edits and refines content for maximum impact: Reviews and edits content from various sections, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and adherence to the house style. Identifies trends and news cycles to curate high-quality content that resonates with the target audience. May contribute thought leadership pieces or editorials.
- Liaises with key stakeholders: Represents the newspaper at industry events and meetings. Manages relationships with external sources, including writers, freelancers, and government officials. May oversee budgeting and resource allocation for the editorial department.
Section Head
Rosa Al Yousef Daily News Paper
04.2014 - 08.2021
- Leads and manages a designated section: Provides strategic direction for the section, setting editorial goals, assigning stories, and mentoring reporters and editors. Ensures the section produces high-quality, impactful content that aligns with the newspaper's overall vision.
- Develops editorial strategy and content: Shapes the editorial direction of the section, proposing story ideas, conducting in-depth research, and potentially writing thought-leadership pieces. Maintains a strong understanding of current events and social issues to guide content creation.
- Supervises and evaluates staff performance: Provides guidance and feedback to reporters and editors, fostering professional development within the team. Conducts performance evaluations and identifies areas for improvement within the section.
Deputy Section Head
Rosa Al Yousef Daily News Paper
11.2011 - 03.2014
- Manages editorial workflow and staff: Oversees the day-to-day operations of a designated section, assigning stories, supervising reporters and editors, ensuring deadlines are met, and maintaining high-quality content.
- Develops and edits content: Contributes to editorial strategy by proposing story ideas, conducting research, writing or editing articles, and ensuring adherence to journalistic standards and editorial style.
- Liaises with other sections and departments: Collaborates with editors from other sections, photographers, and designers to ensure content cohesion across the publication.
Content Editor
Rosa Al Yousef Daily News Paper
07.2005 - 10.2011
- Edits and refines content for accuracy and clarity: Reviews and edits written content for grammar, spelling, factual accuracy, and adherence to the newspaper's style guide. Ensures articles are clear, concise, and engaging for the target audience.
- Collaborates with writers and reporters: Works closely with writers and reporters to develop story ideas, refine drafts, and provide constructive feedback. May conduct fact-checking and suggest additional sources.
- Maintains editorial workflow and deadlines: Manages the content creation process, ensuring all articles meet deadlines and editorial standards. May assign editing tasks and prioritize content based on news cycles and editorial needs.
News Editor (Part Time)
CBC Extra News T.V
01.2017 - 03.2018
- Edited and reviewed content for grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Pitched content strategies and managed asset acquisition.
- Conceptualized, pitched, assigned and monitored stories from origination to publication.
Head Editor (Part Time)
Bravo Agency, Rotana
01.2015 - 12.2015
News Editor (Part Time)
ONA News Agency
08.2013 - 06.2015
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Radio And Television
Mass Communication
Giza, Egypt 04.2001 -
Omar Ibn El Khattab Language School
Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt2005
Skills
Analytical Skills
undefinedCourses Training
- Reflection course at Nasser military academy
- Directory Training at Egyptian National TV Maspero
- Training at Radio Al-Sharq al Awsat
- Translation and Conversation (English to Arabic)
- Radio presentation course from the Egyptian Broadcasting Institute
- Training Course in "Content writing, mobile photography, digital camera and montage" of One Man Crew From Media Topia Academy"
- Training Course in "Phonetics, Writing and Listening" For Press Talk From The Egyptian Journalists Syndicate"
- Training Montage Course from The Egyptian Journalists Syndicates
- Course presented and prepared for radio broadcast at Radio Egypt FM
- Montage Mobile Course in Media Action Company
- Course in Enhanced Reality Arts
- Course of thinking methods from Nasser Military Academy
Directing Experience
- Dream 2, Live Montire
- Sehati Channel, Live Montire
- Al-Hafez Channel, Play-out & Video Font
- Radio Shabana, Anchor, Director & Sound system adjustement
Affiliations
- Egyptian syndicate of journalists
- Studio Al-Momasel by Mohammed Sobhi
- Al-Zohor Club Theater Team
- Federation of Arab Journalists
Acting Experience
- 37 short films (including "Al-shobaq" which appeared at the Malmö Short Film Festival)
- 1 feature film ("AlMolhed" - The Atheist)
- 9 theatrical productions
Timeline
Deputy Managing Editor
Rosa Al Yousef Daily News Paper
09.2021 - Current
News Editor (Part Time)
CBC Extra News T.V
01.2017 - 03.2018
Head Editor (Part Time)
Bravo Agency, Rotana
01.2015 - 12.2015
Section Head
Rosa Al Yousef Daily News Paper
04.2014 - 08.2021
News Editor (Part Time)
ONA News Agency
08.2013 - 06.2015
Deputy Section Head
Rosa Al Yousef Daily News Paper
11.2011 - 03.2014
Content Editor
Rosa Al Yousef Daily News Paper
07.2005 - 10.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Radio And Television
Mass Communication
04.2001 -
Omar Ibn El Khattab Language School
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