SELEIMAN EL BAROUNI
Rabat
Summary
Experienced broadcast journalist, with over 14 years of professional experience across the news media field including news anchor, reporter, editor, producer, multimedia broadcasting and management (Arabic and English). well - versed in political, development and humanitarian affairs - thorough understanding of the news and media developments in the Middle East and North Africa region.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Broadcast Journalist
Libya's Channel
06.2021 - 04.2023
- Presenting "Mawtini", a weeknight talk show that covers the latest news from the fields of politics, society and economics from Libya and around the world.
- Primary news anchor, breaking news, special reports and interviews.
- Assistant editor and producer for daily newscasts.
- Conducting editorial meetings with staff members to collaborate and review proposed publication suggestions.
- Coordinating breaking news headlines and establishing broadcast story lines.
- Investigating, conceptualizing, pitching, assigning , fact-checking, writing and producing exclusive stories on various topics of current interest .
- Oversaw, trained and developed writers and associates, assistants and junior editors to optimize production and quality of work.
Broadcast Journalist
BBC Arabic Radio
Amman, Jo
09.2021 - 01.2023
- Wrote news stories, developed leads and constructed headlines.
- Produced stories for broadcasting across Radio, and digital platforms.
- Researched and produced daily news reports.
Broadcast Journalist
218 Tv Network
Amman , Jordan
12.2017 - 07.2020
- Primary anchor, editor and producer for daily newscasts, news program, breaking news, special reports and interviews.
- Coordinated breaking news headlines and established broadcast story lines to build up audience listenership.
- Managed, wrote, edited and produced web and social media content for 218 news platforms.
- Pitched, Investigated, fact-checked, hosted, wrote and produced exclusive stories on various topics of current interest which resulted in 500,000+ views.
- Reported live in the field on a variety of national and international events such as the 73th UN General Assembly and the 30th Arab League summit.
- Responsible for all the (English- Arabic) translation at 218news and 218tv including (live and taped interviews, website articles, documents, reports, audio and video data).
Broadcast Journalist
Radio Alwasat
02.2015 - 11.2017
- Hosted and produced thee daily radio newscasts, breaking news coverages and the morning show.
- Hosted and produced 4 seasons the weekly talk show Huna Libya in collaboration with RNW Media.
- Researched, developed, wrote and edited the daily newscast scripts and talk shows.
- Coordinated and scheduled interviews with politicians, and global opinion leaders.
- Hosted social and political events.
- Built broadcast story lines to interest listeners and grow station audience.
- Recorded ads and commercials for over 250 local businesses, edited cuts and aired results on strict schedules.
- Engaged with audience members through telephone calls and personal commentary on various events and current affairs.
Radio Presenter/Project Manager
RNW Media
CAIRO , EGYPT
05.2015 - 12.2016
- Hosted and produced 4 seasons of the weekly radio show (Huna Libya), a platform to discuss issues related to national news, politics, community issues and current affairs in collaboration with Alwasat fm, which was shortlisted for the 2016 Freedom of Expression Awards.
- Coordinated and organized several events, workshops and training courses with (Huna Libya) local partners in Libya.
- Managed all social media presence and content on multiple platforms. developed and wrote feature articles and content.
- Utilized social media analytical data and metrics to measure effectiveness.
- Designed new and engaging engaging content and developed communication and audience engagement strategies.
Correspondent/Regional Office Manager
Russia Today
05.2013 - 11.2014
- Pitched, Investigated, fact-checked, wrote and reported stories on various national current affairs.
- Researched, wrote, shot, edited, and produced breaking news and exclusive stories.
- Delivered live news reports for daily newscasts, conducted live and taped on-camera interviews with government officials, parliament members, high-profile politicians and guests related to topics of interest.
- Managed local production crews.
Broadcast Journalist
Alassema TV Network
10.2011 - 11.2014
- Hosted the daily night talk show (Alaseema Studio) .
- Primary anchor, editor and producer for daily newscasts, breaking news, special reports and interviews.
- Coordinated breaking news headlines and established broadcast story lines to build up audience listenership.
- Reported breaking news live from the field, covered a various of local events and investigated stories .
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Tripoli University
Tripoli,libya 10.2014
Skills
- Investigations expertise
- Interviewing skills
- Breaking news expertise
- Information analysis
- Story pitching
- Editing and proofreading
- Media relations
- Public relations
- Social media expertise
- Broadcast journalism
Languages
- English C1
- Arabic (Mother tongue)
Timeline
Broadcast Journalist
BBC Arabic Radio
09.2021 - 01.2023
Broadcast Journalist
Libya's Channel
06.2021 - 04.2023
Broadcast Journalist
218 Tv Network
12.2017 - 07.2020
Radio Presenter/Project Manager
RNW Media
05.2015 - 12.2016
Broadcast Journalist
Radio Alwasat
02.2015 - 11.2017
Correspondent/Regional Office Manager
Russia Today
05.2013 - 11.2014
Broadcast Journalist
Alassema TV Network
10.2011 - 11.2014
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Tripoli University