Nirit Ben-Ari Email & Phone Number

Ramat Hasharon, Tel Aviv District, Israel

Tel Aviv And New York

• Write articles, columns, book reviews, and investigative reports for publication in Haaretz newspaper, Israel's foremost broadsheet newspaper.• Interview prominent writers, journalists, authors, activists, academics, and scholars.• Transcribe, edit, and publish interviews and articles in the weekend magazine and books section.• Coordinate photographs and other visual illustrations to accompany articles.All articles can be found in this link: https://sites.google.com/site/niritintheworld/articles-2

New York City

• Research and fact-check current events, topics, and issues pertaining to the UN, with an emphasis on political, economic, and cultural affairs that pertain to Sub-Saharan Africa.• Write in-depth articles for publication in the print and online versions of the magazine Africa Renewal. See http://www.un.org/africarenewal/search/node/%22nirit%20ben-ari%22• Interview activists, academics, businesspeople, philanthropists, farmers, scientists, and international civil servants, and prepare interviews for publication in the magazine.• Post on facebook and twitter and communicate with followers.All articles can be found in this link: https://sites.google.com/site/niritintheworld/africa-renewal

Givatayim, Israel

• Produced, in a team of 8 researchers, producers, and editors, Israel's premier daily talk show on politics and current affairs in a busy news desk.• Initiated, researched, and produced daily news items on national and international political and economic affairs; identified appropriate interviewees, produced briefing packages and questions; and facilitated participation in the program under deadline pressure.• Developed creative and non-conventional angles for breaking news stories.• Designed, updated and edited the program's social networks profile daily; communicated and corresponded with viewers online; prepared blog posts and video content for social networks.

Herzelia, Israel

Taught the courses “hip hop culture as political text”, and “Seminar on popular culture”. Responsibilities included designing syllabus, preparing lectures, lecturing, writing exams, grading exams and papers, and counseling students.

Beit Berl, Israel

Taught the course “Music and social change”. Responsibilities included designing syllabus, preparing lectures, lecturing, writing exams, grading exams and papers, and counseling students. Organized conference about Music and social change.

Taught the course “Hip hop culture as political text”, and “politics and culture”. Responsibilities included designing syllabus, preparing lectures, lecturing, writing exams, grading exams and papers, and counseling students.

Tel Aviv, Israel

• Drafted press releases, information sheets, and position papers on issues related to the international legal status of the Gaza Strip and the human rights situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.• Prepared information materials for local and international journalists on all issues related to the freedom of movement of residents of the Occupied Palestinian Territories.• Represented the organization in press conferences and in the media• Communicated with local and international media on all issues and emerging stories relating to the Gaza Strip.

New York

Taught the courses “politics and culture” and "Introduction to International Relations". Responsibilities included designing syllabus, preparing lectures, lecturing, writing exams, grading exams and papers, and counseling students.

New York

Taught the course “politics and culture”. Responsibilities included designing syllabus, preparing lectures, lecturing, writing exams, grading exams and papers, and counseling students.

New York

• Researched current events, topics and issues of the UN system, with emphasis on political, economic, and cultural affairs that pertain to Sub-Saharan Africa.• Assisted Editor-in-Chief, Managing Editor, international writers, experts on Africa, and focal points in the United Nations in acquiring information on matters relating to Sub-Saharan Africa, including summarizing of articles, books, and UN reports; sorting of data and identification of relevant facts; interviewing activists and political figures; transcription and editing of interviews.

New York

• Delivered scores of formal and informal lectures to the visiting public, students, delegates, and diplomats.• Participated in daily briefings on the ongoing activity of the UN Peacekeeping Operations, High Commissions, and UN Organizations around the world.• Researched political and economic matters and delivered lectures to over 30 Public Information Assistants. Issues included, among others, peacekeeping, conflict-resolution, the least developed countries, and the UN Millennium Goals.• Catered to public inquires regarding the UN Guided Tour; answered spontaneous questions from the public, delegates, and diplomats.

Master'S Degree, Political Science And Government

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Political Science And Government

B.A., Political Science And Media