Omar Mostafa Email & Phone Number

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Eg

Cairo, Egypt

As a Freelance Online Journalism and Social Media Trainer, I have assisted numerous media professionals, academics, and media organizations in Egypt and the MENA region in enhancing their digital skills, refining their strategies, and achieving improved results. With over a decade of experience, I have collaborated with renowned organizations and institutions, delivering training courses and providing media project consultancy.Client Portfolio: Successfully delivered training courses and consultancy services to a diverse range of prestigious organizations, including but not limited to:Thomson Reuters FoundationBBC Media ActionGerman International Cooperation Agency in Egypt (GIZ)The American University in CairoDW AcademyWAN-IFRAKuwait News AgencyTwoFour54 Abu DhabiSyrian Network for Printed Journalism (SNP)Tunisian National TelevisionInternational Red CrossGoogle News InitiativeKey Achievements:Enabled hundreds of media professionals, academics, and media organizations to enhance their digital skills and stay up-to-date with evolving industry trends.Received positive feedback and testimonials from clients, acknowledging the effectiveness of training programs and consultancy services in achieving their goals.Built strong partnerships and long-term collaborations with renowned media organizations and institutions.Contributed to the professional growth and success of individuals and organizations, resulting in improved online presence, engagement, and performance.As a Freelance Online Journalism and Social Media Trainer, I have substantially contributed to the media landscape in Egypt and the MENA region. Through my dedication, expertise, and commitment to fostering digital skills and strategies, I have played a vital role in empowering media professionals and organizations to thrive in the ever-evolving digital era.

As a Senior Communications Associate at the World Food Programme (WFP) Regional Bureau in Cairo, I was pivotal in representing the organization's activities and building strong relationships with local, regional, and international media outlets. With a focus on creating high-quality content and monitoring the organisation's online reputation, my responsibilities included supporting country offices in producing impactful content and effectively communicating their work.

Cairo, Egypt

As a Digital Strategy Consultant, I played a pivotal role in helping the organization revamp their digital products and business models by implementing a new digital strategy. I successfully implemented and managed new features and projects by coordinating with various units, including content, technology, and business, resulting in increased funding and audience engagement.As a Digital Strategy Consultant, I demonstrated my expertise in developing and implementing effective digital strategies that drive organizational success. I successfully transformed the organisation's digital presence through my strategic leadership, project management skills, and ability to coordinate cross-functional teams, increasing funding and audience engagement.

Cairo, Egypt

As a Media, Outreach, and Research Consultant at the Alternative Policy Solutions project at the American University in Cairo, I played a vital role in enhancing the visual content quality, expanding the project's audience reach, improving workflow efficiency, and fostering engagement with media outlets. Working closely with the research team, I developed and implemented a content marketing strategy across the project's digital channels, collaborating with internal team members and content freelancers.

Egypt & Arabia

As a Senior Coach and Journalism Expert, I had the privilege of working with several Syrian journalists and media outlets over four years. Through coaching and media training, my focus was on enhancing their digital content, setting content marketing strategies, and improving audience engagement and readership.Key Achievements:Successfully coached and trained Syrian journalists and media outlets, enabling them to enhance their digital content, implement effective content marketing strategies, and improve audience engagement and readership.Contributed to the development and sustainability of independent Syrian media outlets through professional support and guidance.Actively participated in the design and implementation of a comprehensive learning program, tailored to the specific needs of Syrian media outlets and institutions.Established effective coordination with trainers and consultants, ensuring the smooth delivery of training courses and workshops.As a Senior Coach and Journalism Expert, I played a crucial role in empowering Syrian journalists and media outlets to thrive in a dynamic media landscape. Through my extensive experience, expertise, and dedication to ethical journalism practices, I contributed to the growth and success of independent Syrian media organizations.

Cairo, Egypt

On a consultancy basis, I used to work with Mada Masr, a progressive media organization based in Cairo, Egypt, as a digital strategies consultant. My work is to support the operations of the Mada Masr website regarding content marketing, product management and journalists’ capacity building. I’m offering upon-request consultancies, which include drafting proposals, providing technical feedback, organizing brainstorming sessions, and delivering training.

Cairo, Egypt

As a Digital Media Strategist at the Al-Shorouk Group, I have demonstrated my expertise in formulating and executing digital strategies that drive growth and success. By leading the development of digital products, overseeing content teams, and identifying new business opportunities, I have played a crucial role in positioning the organization as a leader in the Arab media landscape.As a Digital Media Strategist, I have had the privilege of leading the development of digital products and the overall digital business strategy for one of the most reputable dailies in the Arab world. Over the course of nearly 10 years, I have played a pivotal role in attracting millions of readers and social media followers, contributing to the growth and success of the Al-Shorouk Group.I was also the editor of a weekly 2-page appendix in the printed version, specializing in technology from 2009 to 2014.Key Achievements:Led the successful development and implementation of digital strategies, resulting in the attraction of millions of readers and social media followers.Played a central role in transforming Al-Shorouk Group from a traditional publishing house into a media company with a strong digital presence.Managed the content team during transitional periods, ensuring the delivery of high-quality and engaging content on the Shorouk News portal.Contributed to revenue generation by identifying new business opportunities and establishing strategic partnerships.Developed and executed product strategies, enhancing user experience, increased traffic, and improved monetization.

Cairo, Egypt

As a Digital Media Strategist at Priland, a Cairo-based printing and online marketing solutions startup, I was pivotal in driving the success of various client accounts in Egypt and Arabia. Notably, I collaborated with reputable international media organizations, including Thomson Reuters Foundation, BBC Media Action, and DW Akademie, to deliver impactful digital media strategies and solutions.I demonstrated my expertise in developing and executing digital media strategies for diverse clients, including renowned international media organizations. Through training, coaching, and performance analysis, I contributed to the growth and success of client websites, driving audience engagement and achieving measurable results.Key Achievements:Successfully collaborated with renowned international media organizations, including Thomson Reuters Foundation, BBC Media Action, and DW Akademie, to deliver impactful digital media strategies and solutions.Led the development of comprehensive digital media strategies for diverse client accounts, resulting in increased reach, engagement, and brand visibility.Provided training and coaching to the teams of Al-Mirbad and El Kul websites, enhancing their digital capabilities and contributing to the success of their online platforms.Monitored performance metrics and implemented optimization strategies to improve website traffic, user engagement, and conversion rates.Played a crucial role in positioning Priland as a trusted provider of printing and online marketing solutions in Egypt and Arabia.

Cairo, Egypt

As a Product Development Executive at Link Dot Net, one of the largest digital content production companies in the Arab world, I played a crucial role in managing and revamping Yallabina, one of the pioneering outings and gigs listings platforms in Egypt. Through my efforts, I contributed to enhancing the website, fostering collaboration between content, marketing, and development functions, and significantly increasing its popularity and traction.

Cairo, Egypt

I worked as a content editor in Boswtol e-zine . IIT is a company works in IT; creating IT-solutions and websites. I worked mainly on the Arts section; writing specially about music topics and manage work through external contributors, however, I have worked in other various sections as well (among them are cinema, books, fine arts, literature, entertainment and youth issues). Throughout my work I’ve been practicing writing in different journalistic forms and content-editing in general, intensively.

Mba, Media Management

Ba, Journalism

Professional Certified Trainer Diploma