Yazan Souliman
Assocaite TV Director
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Dynamic television professional with over a decade of experience in live news production, editorial leadership, and political programming. Currently Associate Director with CBC’s Power & Politics, bringing deep expertise in control room operations, lineup execution, and breaking news adaptation. Proven ability to collaborate with producers, manage editorial priorities in high-pressure environments, and deliver compelling political journalism across broadcast and digital platforms.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages
Work History
Assocaite TV Director
CBC/Radio-Canada (Canada's Public Broadcaster)
02.2022 - Current
- Maintain clear and continuous communication with the show director and switcher director to adapt to breaking news, execute lineup changes, and deliver a smooth broadcast.
Collaborate daily with associate producers, producers, lineup producer, senior producers, and the executive producer to deliver CBC News Network’s flagship two-hour political program.
Manage program timing, commercial breaks, and live rundown adjustments in iNews under fast-changing political and breaking news conditions.
Collaborate closely with video editors to ensure B-roll and clips are cut precisely to meet editorial targets and storytelling needs.
Contribute to daily lineup meetings and control room decision-making.
Anticipate and troubleshoot control room challenges, ensuring smooth execution of live segments and guest interviews.
Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to training new ADs on control room workflows, timing strategies, and collaboration with editorial staff.
Media Consultant
Refugee {613}
04.2020 - 04.2022
- Streamlined operational processes and workflow to increase efficiency of team performance and resource allocation.
- Increased brand awareness through creation of innovative print and digital productions for major publications.
- Provided ongoing support throughout campaign life cycles, addressing any issues promptly while maintaining strong working relationships with clients.
News Editor; Breaking News Department Manager
Sharjah Broadcasting Authority - Sharjah Radio & Sharjah TV
01.2012 - 01.2020
- In charge of decision-making for any locally or internationally breaking news.
- Daily monitoring and reporting of emerging local and federal news in the UAE, and worldwide.
- Translating and reporting breaking news.
- Managed a team of reporters and editors, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality content.
- Coordinated coverage of breaking news events, ensuring comprehensive reporting from multiple angles.
- Managing digital media department accounts for 'Sharjah News,' 'Sharjah TV,' and 'Sharjah Radio.'
- Communicate with key representatives of different authorities in the UAE, and its diplomatic embassies, consulates, and missions around the world.
- Editor in charge for H.H. Sheikh Sr. Sultan Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, live speeches, including, but not limited to, 'Al Khat Al Mubasher' TV show and various events and activities.
- Training university graduates and new employees on developed media platforms, mobile journalism (MOJO), journalism, and news editing.
WEB EDITOR; FREELANCER
Saudi Research & Publishing Company - Dubai Media City
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Summarized news events or activities that required summaries rather than analysis.
- Edited news and reports derived for various news sources.
- Discussed articles with editors for print media and cooperate with Social Media department choosing the right subject that suited the strategy of the company.
- Repurposed information from press releases.
- Researched, and distributed press releases to Hia Magazine.
- Writing and editing in-house magazines, case studies, speeches, and articles.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Department
Homs University
Homs, Syria07-2013
TESOL Higher Diploma - Teaching English As A Second Language
Algonquin College
Ottawa, Canada01-2022
Skills
News writing
Multimedia production
Information analysis
Deep political knowledge
Research & fact checking
Critical thinking
Relationship Management
Team Building & Leadership
Storytelling expertise
Timeline
Assocaite TV Director
CBC/Radio-Canada (Canada's Public Broadcaster)
02.2022 - Current
Media Consultant
Refugee {613}
04.2020 - 04.2022
News Editor; Breaking News Department Manager
Sharjah Broadcasting Authority - Sharjah Radio & Sharjah TV
01.2012 - 01.2020
WEB EDITOR; FREELANCER
Saudi Research & Publishing Company - Dubai Media City
01.2011 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Arts - English Department
Homs University
TESOL Higher Diploma - Teaching English As A Second Language
Algonquin College