Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Education Memberships
References
Languages
Affiliations
Timeline
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Shady Afify

Shady Afify

Milton,ON

Summary

  • Communications professional with extensive experience in journalism and digital media. Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Non-judgmental, empathetic, and adaptable. Proficient in relationship building and community support.
  • Highlights of Qualification: Over ten Years of commendable performance as a content editor, writer, reporter, and newsroom leader. 6 Years as a Social Media Manager. Successfully managed business and consumer communications. Skilled in collecting information, research, and analytical thinking. Strong time management and organizational abilities. Proficient in social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn). Excellent communication skills and adaptability to diverse cultures.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Official Correspondent and Reporter

Middle East News Agency
01.2019 - Current
  • Covering Canada in Various political, economic, and sports fields
  • Interviewing Several Canadian MPs, ministers, and international figures.
  • Disseminated news content through social media for better engagement with audiences and faster reporting.
  • Collaborated with producers and management to develop newscasts, promotions, and teases.
  • Researched and analyzed newsworthy events, trends, and issues.
  • Reported on Canadian political and economic fields with reliable interpretations of events and knowledge.

Volunteer

Ontario Board Member - Canadian Freelance Union
12.2021 - 12.2023
  • Volunteer to defend freelancers’ rights and attract more members for CFU, in addition to explaining role of CFU and their members
  • Organizing Webinars to talk about Journalists and media men’s rights and duties.

Editor - Content Writer, Marketing

Media in Toronto-Ontario
09.2019 - 01.2022
  • Develop clear and engaging media content in social channels that is consistent with company's brand image and voice, to address both business goals and consumer needs
  • Attending press conferences organized by Ontario and Mississauga officials to cover issues of different domains
  • Responsible for social media posts
  • Develop digital content strategy, supporting, writing, and engaging with community on social platforms
  • Develop in-depth investigative stories.

Freelance Writer and Correspondent

AlIttihad Newspaper
12.2017 - 11.2021
  • Collaborated with AlIttihad, the leading Arabic language newspaper in the United Arab Emirates, as a freelance writer and content contributor.
  • Produced high-quality articles, reports, and features, contributing to the newspaper’s reputation for accurate and engaging content.
  • Demonstrated strong research skills and adherence to deadlines while maintaining the newspaper’s standards.

Note: AlIttihad is a respected publication and being associated with it showcases my commitment to journalistic excellence.

Official Correspondent and Bureau Chief

Middle East News Agency
09.2013 - 01.2019
  • Covered a wide range of subjects including politics, business, sports, and culture, demonstrating versatility as a correspondent.
  • Managed numerous simultaneous assignments while maintaining a high level of organization and attention to detail.
  • Collaborated with editors to refine articles for clarity, accuracy, and overall impact.
  • Enhanced news coverage quality through thorough research and fact-checking.

Editor – Translator

Associated Press (AP)
05.2013 - 09.2013

Editor – Reporter

Deutsche Presse-Agentur (DPA)
01.2012 - 01.2013

Senior Editor

ANSAmed News Agency
01.2007 - 01.2013

Content Maker and News Editor

Middle East News Agency
01.2002 - 01.2013

Editor

Aswat Al-Iraq – Voices of Iraq (VOI)
01.2006 - 01.2012

Digital Content Editor and Social Media Manager

Masrawy website
01.2004 - 01.2010

Education

Diploma - Digital Marketing

Trillium College
St. Catharines, ON
03.2024

MCP, Microsoft Certified Professional - Programing

Microsoft
Cairo
09.2000

Bachelor in Political Science - Political Science

Cairo University
Faculty Of Economics And Political Science
05.2000

Skills

  • Over ten years of record of commended performance as content editor, writer, reporter, newsroom leader, and communications advisor in several news agencies, newspapers, websites, TV channels, and government institutions
  • 6 years of experience as Social Media Manager
  • 10 years of experience managing business and consumer communications
  • Strong communication skills and building relationships with journalists, and media personnel developed through performing interviews, capturing feedback especially subtle responses, and writing articles and press releases
  • Proficient at collecting information and doing research on a certain topic Have strong analytical skills and problem-solving
  • Ability to maintain attention to detail and produce quality content in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Strong news and editorial judgment, and ability to write accurate and engaging headlines and press releases
  • Strong time management and organizational skills, ability to work under constant tight deadlines; planning skills, and multitasking abilities
  • Proficient in dealing with social media platforms, including X, Facebook, and LinkedIn
  • Established professional connections with coworkers; passionate, energetic professional and team player
  • Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills with a high ability to deal with diverse culture
  • Develop Fluency in English, and Arabic
  • Advanced skills and Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Team)
  • Online News Content
  • Opinion editorials
  • Copy Editing
  • Sports Reporting
  • News Reporting
  • Microsoft Office
  • Proofreading
  • Story Stacking
  • Relationship Building
  • Story Editing
  • Feature Writing
  • Content Management Systems
  • Critical Thinking
  • Photography
  • AP style expert
  • Breaking News Coverage
  • Team Collaboration
  • Coordinating stories
  • News writing
  • Script Writing
  • Social media proficiency
  • Interviewing
  • Blog Writing
  • Email and Phone Etiquette
  • Writing and Editing

Education Memberships

  • Member of International Federation of Journalists (IFJ). (2019-Present)
  • Member of Egyptian Syndicate of Journalists. (2004-Present).
  • Member of Arab Press Syndicate (2004-Present).
  • Member of Canadian Freelance Union (CFU) (2019-Present).
  • Bachelor degree of Political Science (2000) Cairo University, Egypt
  • Diploma of Digital Marketing from Trillium College.
  • MCP, Microsoft Certified professional- Sep.2002.

References

Upon request.

Languages

Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary

Affiliations

  • International Federation of Journalists (IFJ)
  • Egyptian Syndicate of Journalists
  • Arab Press Syndicate
  • Canadian Freelance Union (CFU)

Timeline

Volunteer

Ontario Board Member - Canadian Freelance Union
12.2021 - 12.2023

Editor - Content Writer, Marketing

Media in Toronto-Ontario
09.2019 - 01.2022

Official Correspondent and Reporter

Middle East News Agency
01.2019 - Current

Freelance Writer and Correspondent

AlIttihad Newspaper
12.2017 - 11.2021

Official Correspondent and Bureau Chief

Middle East News Agency
09.2013 - 01.2019

Editor – Translator

Associated Press (AP)
05.2013 - 09.2013

Editor – Reporter

Deutsche Presse-Agentur (DPA)
01.2012 - 01.2013

Senior Editor

ANSAmed News Agency
01.2007 - 01.2013

Editor

Aswat Al-Iraq – Voices of Iraq (VOI)
01.2006 - 01.2012

Digital Content Editor and Social Media Manager

Masrawy website
01.2004 - 01.2010

Content Maker and News Editor

Middle East News Agency
01.2002 - 01.2013

Diploma - Digital Marketing

Trillium College

MCP, Microsoft Certified Professional - Programing

Microsoft

Bachelor in Political Science - Political Science

Cairo University
Shady Afify