I craft engaging, and informative articles that reflect the diverse fabric of Coral Springs. I cover a range of topics, including local events, cultural initiatives, community projects, and more.

• Develop and execute creative copy for multi-channel campaigns, including digital, print, and social media, resulting in increased engagement and brand awareness.• Mentor and manage a copywriter, providing guidance and feedback to enhance writing skills and project contributions.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, design, and product development, to create cohesive messaging and effective strategies.• Write and edit influencer briefs, ensuring alignment with brand objectives and audience engagement strategies.• Participate in brainstorming sessions, contributing innovative ideas that lead to successful campaign concepts and execution.• Ensure all content aligns with brand voice and guidelines, maintaining consistency across all platforms.Brands: Always, Bounty, Charmin, Head & Shoulders, Herbal Essences, Luvs, Native, Olay, Old Spice, Oral-B, Pampers, Secret, Spinmaster, Tide, Tampax, Vicks, Walgreens, Walmart

-Developed title of podcast "Breaking Pita With Zee"-Research show topics related to my podcast-Host 25-minute show two days per week-New show available every Monday morning on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast-Establish relationships with potential sponsors-Announce ads during podcast-Use social media to reach listeners

- Research and write both long- and short-form articles (140 characters to 2,000 words)- Develop content strategy for national and international brands in the auto and homebuilding space- Collaborate with clients to understand their objectives and create a quarterly content calendar- Coordinate with design and production teams to ensure brand consistency - Create engaging social posts for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn

- Engage with audience members through calls and personal commentary on political and community happenings as well as other items of interest- Deliver exceptional programming to audience members by always researching events, guests and programs thoroughly- Schedule guests daily for the show- Research and keep up-to-date on topics to discuss on "The Civil Arab"- Report breaking news during live, on-air shows

- Developed ideas for pre-taped segments that run during “CBS This Morning”- Conducted interviews- Wrote script for stand-up- Edited video using Premiere Pro CC

- Researched and developed story ideas- Wrote and edited concise stories under tight deadlines- Prioritized stories to air on WWJ - Reported on breaking news as it unfolds in a timely manner- Conducted interviews and gathered audio- As producer, managed team of reporters, editors, and writers - Worked in collaboration with the WWJ Managing editor and newsroom talent - Continuously built and maintained relationships with local communities, federal agencies, businesses, organizations and other media members to establish a network of trustworthy sources- Maintained a strong social media presence (Twitter, Facebook Live) - Contributed web stories to WWJNewsradio.com- Provided media training and interview skills to new employeesI developed a feature called "Pet of the Week" where local animal shelters bring in a pet weekly to highlight animals up for adoption through Facebook Live and on-air interviews.In 2012, I developed and wrote a story about zombie bullets that was picked up by a national website. It remained the top-clicked story on CBSDetroit.com for 14 days.I also spearheaded "Trending With Zahra", where I produced daily on-air segments and web stories highlighting top entertainment news.

- Gathered and edited over 100 event entries weekly for newsletter- Acted as liaison between GreatStuff and major organizations and event producers- Organized and filed events such as concerts, plays and festivals- Represented GreatSuff at events such as the Detroit Jazz Festival, Concert of Colors, Ann Arbor Street Art Fair● Assisted with assembly and mailing of newsletter

Taught English Literature to grades 7-12Enhanced students’, writing, vocabulary, grammar, and reading comprehension skillsRelated themes from literature to today’s world