Abed El-Rahim Assi
Political Shows Producer & Senior Journalist specializing in International Affairs
Moscow, RU.About
Highly accomplished Political Shows Producer and Senior Journalist with over a decade of experience in international media, specializing in geopolitical analysis and broadcast production for RT-Arabic and other prominent news outlets. Leverages a PhD in Political Science to deliver in-depth editorial content, compelling visual narratives, and strategic journalistic insights across diverse global platforms. Proven ability to lead complex content initiatives from research to broadcast, significantly enhancing audience engagement and journalistic integrity.
Work
RT-Arabic
|Political Shows Producer
Moscow, Moscow, Russian Federation
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Summary
Currently leading the production of political shows for RT-Arabic, encompassing comprehensive content creation, visual media integration, and in-depth journalistic research to deliver high-impact broadcasts.
Highlights
Produce high-impact political shows for RT-Arabic, managing the end-to-end content lifecycle from research and original article writing to video editing and voice-over.
Strategically source and provide compelling visual materials, including graphics and videos, enhancing viewer engagement and show quality for a global audience.
Conduct in-depth journalistic research, developing insightful questions and comprehensive guest profiles to support critical political discussions and interviews.
Oversee the meticulous editing and proofreading of complex reports and original articles, ensuring accuracy, journalistic integrity, and adherence to broadcast standards.
RT-Arabic
|Senior Journalist
Moscow, Moscow, Russian Federation
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Summary
Served as a Senior Journalist for RT-Arabic, specializing in political content creation, editorial oversight, and multimedia production for broadcast.
Highlights
Authored and meticulously edited a high volume of reports and original articles on complex political topics, maintaining journalistic excellence and editorial standards.
Directed video editing and voice-over production for news segments, ensuring compelling narrative flow and broadcast-ready quality for a global audience.
Curated and integrated impactful visual materials, including graphics and videos, to enhance storytelling and audience comprehension of critical news events.
Leveraged deep understanding of geopolitical issues to contribute to the strategic development of news coverage and content initiatives.
RT-Arabic
|Broadcast Journalist
Moscow, Moscow, Russian Federation
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Summary
Contributed as a Broadcast Journalist for RT-Arabic, responsible for content creation, editorial processes, and multimedia production for news segments.
Highlights
Edited and proofread broadcast reports and original articles, ensuring factual accuracy, linguistic clarity, and adherence to editorial guidelines.
Executed video editing and voice-over tasks to produce engaging and informative news packages for a diverse international audience.
Sourced and prepared visual materials, including graphics and videos, to support broadcast narratives and enhance viewer understanding of complex topics.
Collaborated effectively with production teams to deliver timely and high-quality journalistic content across various broadcast platforms.
180post
|International Politics Correspondent
Lebanon, Beirut, Lebanon
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Summary
Reported on international politics as a correspondent for 180post, providing in-depth analysis and coverage from Lebanon.
Highlights
Provided on-the-ground reporting and incisive analysis of international political developments for 180post, contributing to timely news coverage.
Researched and drafted comprehensive articles on global political events, delivering nuanced insights to a broad readership.
Developed specialized expertise in geopolitical analysis, with a particular focus on the Middle East and its complex international relations.
RT-Arabic
|Broadcast Journalist
Moscow, Moscow, Russian Federation
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Summary
Contributed as a Broadcast Journalist for RT-Arabic, responsible for content creation, editorial processes, and multimedia production for news segments.
Highlights
Edited and proofread broadcast reports and original articles, ensuring factual accuracy, linguistic clarity, and adherence to editorial guidelines.
Executed video editing and voice-over tasks to produce engaging and informative news packages for a diverse international audience.
Sourced and prepared visual materials, including graphics and videos, to support broadcast narratives and enhance viewer understanding of complex topics.
Collaborated effectively with production teams to deliver timely and high-quality journalistic content across various broadcast platforms.
Al Akhbar Newspaper
|Editor
Lebanon, Beirut, Lebanon
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Summary
Managed editorial processes for the International Affairs Department at Al Akhbar Newspaper, focusing on global political updates and regional analysis.
Highlights
Directed the monitoring of multiple news agencies, ensuring comprehensive coverage of international political developments, particularly in the Middle East and Arabian Gulf.
Edited and refined daily news articles, original reports, and editorial commentaries, maintaining high journalistic standards and factual accuracy for publication.
Collaborated closely with a team of newspaper reporters, providing guidance on both editorial content and financial reporting to enhance story quality and depth.
Contributed to the strategic framing of international news, providing readers with critical insights into global political updates and their implications.
Al Jadeed TV
|Web Editor, Sports Department
Lebanon, Beirut, Lebanon
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Summary
Managed web content for the Sports Department at Al Jadeed TV, overseeing digital publication and audience engagement.
Highlights
Edited and published daily sports news and features for the Al Jadeed TV website, ensuring timely and accurate content delivery.
Optimized web content for digital platforms, enhancing readability and user experience for sports enthusiasts.
Collaborated with sports reporters to adapt broadcast content for online consumption, expanding audience reach and engagement.
Al Sayad Magazine
|Reporter
Lebanon, Beirut, Lebanon
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Summary
Reported on diverse topics for Al Sayad Magazine, contributing original content and journalistic insights.
Highlights
Researched and wrote compelling articles for Al Sayad Magazine, covering a range of topics for a broad readership.
Conducted interviews and gathered information to produce accurate and engaging journalistic content.
Contributed to the magazine's editorial calendar, demonstrating strong writing and research capabilities.
Khabaronline.com
|Reporter
Lebanon, Beirut, Lebanon
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Summary
Served as a Reporter for Khabaronline.com, responsible for researching and producing news content for an online audience.
Highlights
Researched and drafted news articles for Khabaronline.com, delivering timely updates on current events.
Developed foundational journalistic skills in online content creation and digital publishing.
Contributed to daily news cycles by providing accurate and concise reporting for a digital readership.
Education
North Ossetian State University
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PhD student
Political Science
Moscow State University of Education
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MA in Journalism
International Multimedia Journalism
Lebanese International University
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BS
Journalism
Languages
Arabic
English
Russian
Skills
Journalism & Editorial
Editing, Proofreading, Reporting, Creative Writing, News Production, Content Creation, Editorial Management, Journalistic Ethics, News Agency Monitoring.
Broadcast & Multimedia Production
Video Editing, Voice-over, Visual Materials, Graphics Production, Broadcast Journalism, Show Production, Multimedia Journalism.
Research & Analysis
Journalistic Research, Political Analysis, Geopolitical Issues, Guest Profiling, International Affairs, Middle East Politics, Arabian Gulf Politics.
Digital Content & Web Management
Web Content Creation, Social Media Management, Digital Publishing, Content Optimization, Layout Design.
Leadership & Collaboration
Managing News-Reporters Desk, Cross-functional Collaboration, Team Coordination, Stakeholder Management.