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Abdulmunem Murad
Chief Editor, Arabic News
Hamad Town,Alshamallyh
Summary
Inspiring Chief Editor with 9 years of content creation and development oversight delivering relevant and engaging content to readers. Successfully collaborates with stakeholders to accurately present brand in print and online media. Strong writing, communication and computer skills and powerful commitment to creativity and innovation.
Overview
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1
Language
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Certification
8
8
years of post-secondary education
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Editor
Bahrain News Agency
Isa Town
06.2018 - Current
- Oversaw, trained and developed writers and associates, assistants and junior editors to optimize production and quality of work.
- Supported and encouraged editorial board to provide independent and objective advice, opinions and perspectives to enhance publication.
- Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes and approved final versions for publication.
- Established editorial direction and publication policies and procedures and monitored and maintained functional consistency.
- Guided and motivated staff to achieve demanding targets under tight deadlines.
- Assigned stories, led content development meetings and reviewed completed stories to guide execution of concepts and tone.
- Maintained professional, friendly and productive relationships with coaches, athletes and team representatives to stay updated on team strategies, changes and victories.
Senior News Editor
Bahrain News Agency
Isa Town
02.2015 - 06.2018
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Completed minor preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs on equipment.
- Maintained and repaired facilities, equipment and tools to achieve operational readiness, safety and cleanliness.
- Received and processed stock into inventory management system.
- Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
Assistant News Editor
Bahrain News Agency
Isa Town
05.2012 - 02.2015
- Sought out stories by pursuing other news organizations information periodically and either assigned or wrote stories according to strict timelines.
- Monitored breaking news for information on incidents, events and topics of interest to quickly assign coverage to staff.
- Supported design team by helping develop layouts and collaborating with production professionals to create news publication.
- Planned for coverage of large events by assigning reporters and photographers.
Payroll Supervisor
Ministry of Information Affairs
Isa Town
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
- Calculated payroll deductions by accurately using [Horizon] and processed payroll to meet preset requirements.
- Managed payroll for organization of 1300 personnel.
- Pulled internal reports as requested (salaries, bonuses, hours worked).
- Applied knowledge of regulations, employment law and tax code to keep operations in compliance with applicable standards.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 1300 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Led payroll production for multistate organization.
- Checked figures, postings and accounting documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy and proper coding.
- Maintained efficient internal accounting controls, adherence to accounting policies and other company policies and procedures.
Payroll Specialist
Ministry of Information Affairs
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
- Calculated payroll deductions by accurately using Horizon and processed payroll to meet preset requirements.
- Monitored compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company procedures.
- Maintained efficient internal accounting controls, adherence to accounting policies and other company policies and procedures.
- Prepared reports to substantiate individual transactions prior to settlement.
- Generated paper checks for employees and printed stubs for associates who received direct deposits to complete payroll distribution.
- Offered payroll-related subject matter expertise to management and employees to resolve payroll discrepancies.
Payroll Assistant
Ministry of Information Affairs
02.2006 - 01.2008
- Researched and resolved time discrepancies.
- Processed wage garnishments and child support.
- Maintained payroll information by calculating, collecting and entering data.
- Initiated direct deposits and prepared manual checks for 1300 employees.
- Updated employee files with new details such as changes in address or salary levels.
- Administered bi-weekly staff payroll, including physical checks, direct deposits and all special calculations such as commissions, reimbursements and benefit deductions.
- Responded to employee questions and requests for information in timely and knowledgeable fashion.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
Gulf University Bahrain
Bahrain 02.2018 - Current
High School Diploma -
University of Bahrain
Bahrain 02.2002 - 06.2006
Skills
Writing articles
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 30 staff members.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Software
Certification
Team leader from BIPA - Institute of Public Administration
Interests
Book reading
Award (Khalifa bin Salman for Journalism
Honoring by His Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman, the Prime Minister, with the Khalifa Bin Salman Prize for Journalism, is a great certificate and a great appreciation, especially if he is from a rural figure in the country, and my choice of this award is a great honor and appreciation.
Timeline
Team leader from BIPA - Institute of Public Administration
08-2018
Chief Editor
Bahrain News Agency
06.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
Gulf University Bahrain
02.2018 - Current
Senior News Editor
Bahrain News Agency
02.2015 - 06.2018
Assistant News Editor
Bahrain News Agency
05.2012 - 02.2015
Payroll Supervisor
Ministry of Information Affairs
01.2009 - 01.2012
Payroll Specialist
Ministry of Information Affairs
01.2008 - 01.2009
Payroll Assistant
Ministry of Information Affairs
02.2006 - 01.2008
High School Diploma -
University of Bahrain
02.2002 - 06.2006
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