Farah Siddiqi Email & Phone Number

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

▪ Present 32 hourly and breaking news bulletins for 4 stations and their social media platforms daily▪ Maintain a very fast rate of 25 minutes from recording to transfer of local and international bulletins, headlines and breaking reports for 4 stations simultaneously ensuring that each recording is uniquely tailored for each audience group.

Hong Kong

▪ Produced 2-3 features for edit and print per month and pitched 5 story ideas per publication which covered travel and lifestyle and focused on luxury, culinary, and fashion within Hong Kong and the region▪ Attended 1 to 2 monthly networking and press events, and conducted 3 to 5 interviews per week with key personalities

▪ Created a successful international events franchise addressing an untapped market in children’s entertainment, retaining 100% of clients for repeat annual business▪ Developed business plan and marketing strategy, increasing brand recognition and customer loyalty through communications, social media, and grassroots activities

▪ Created communications strategy to increase brand awareness and prepare business for sale, managing media interest and social media presence.▪ Developed new business and sponsorships by actively promoting brand at 15+ trade shows and events.▪ Created 4 local campaigns, increased client signup numbers by 22% and maintained 100% retention of new clients.▪ Organized sponsorships at 10+ area schools and fairs, managing booths and donating merchandise to support events.

Fremont, California

General Editor | Producer | Reporter▪ Produced the weekend update series, served as the only on location reporter with Live shot privileges, ▪ Turned 3 packages per broadcast 2 times per week, and provided weekly coverage for editing news packages, headlines and teases▪ Helped local police by covering a string of campus crimes

▪ Ranked among the top 10% in the region for achieving sales and retention targets.▪ Managed compliance and regulatory requirements for over 50 clients and maintained the region's largest business banker portfolio▪ Grew portfolio over 60% by developing client relationships and identifying areas of opportunity through networking and cold calling

Hayward, California

Anchor | Producer | Field Reportercreated three packages per broadcast twice a week on the News showsourced stories and developed content that aired to 200,000 households in the East Bay.Used Final Cut Pro for editing packages on tight schedule

PA and Intern▪ Supported staff in production and airing of top-rated live news broadcasts, managing editorial communications and providing administrative support by sourcing 2 to 3 story ideas and interviews for the reporting team per week▪ Maintained records of 100+ minutes of daily video footage and key information on the database and sent 20 to 30 responses or follow ups to daily viewer queries

▪ Developed and hired top sales team of 3 staff by creating a collaborative, yet competitive environment▪ Improved operations by streamlining processes and expanded market share by cultivating community relationships.▪ Made decisions on business and personal loans and took on new community sponsorship endeavors

Master Of Communication Management - Mcm, Broadcast Journalism Strategy

School of Annenberg

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Broadcast Journalism

Activities and Societies: Producer for reality show "Taming of the shrew"TV Reporter/Anchor for weekly news broadcast on CNTV General.

Broadcast Journalism

Activities and Societies: International Student AssociationGeneral Assignment Writer for the school newspaper "The Charlatan"