What I Do
News Editor
Crafting headlines sharper than a katana and weaving stories more gripping than a thriller - I'm the editorial maestro who turns words into weapons of mass engagement
Translator
Fluent in the universal languages of news: bridging worlds with seamless translations from diverse languages to Arabic or English. Breaking barriers, one headline at a time.
Fact Checker
Dispelling fake news faster than a rumor can spread in a crowded room – I'm the Arabic fact-checking maestro, revealing truth in a world of fiction.
Trainer
Unleashing potential, one power-packed session at a time. I charge up minds and ignite transformations with electrifying content that sparks action!
Researcher
Master of the digital jungle, wielding Google like a mighty sword to cut through the thicket of ignorance and unearth the hidden treasures of knowledge.
Public Speaker
Crafting slideshows symphonies that orchestrate understanding and elevate ideas, I transform information into captivating journeys. Minds are enlightened and perceptions reshaped.
My portfolio
Centre MINE and GIL | Webinar: How to Write a Press-release
— A webinar training titled “How to Write a Press-release” with Social Entrepreneurship Expert Mahmoud Ghazayel
لبنان الكبير | الأخبار الزائفة… سلاح خطير في المجتمع وانتشارها أسرع
— مقابلة للمدرب على التحقق من المعلومات ضمن تقرير للصحافي حسين زياد منصور لموقع “grand LB” عن خطورة الأخبار الزائفة
American University in Cairo’s “Meet the expert”
— Mahmoud Ghazayel discussing news verification tools with the students of Data Journalism curriculum in The professional development program (PDP) offered by the Kamal Adham Center for Television and Digital Journalism at The American University in Cairo, Egypt (AUC)
— Mahmoud Ghazayel discussing news verification tools with the students of Data Journalism curriculum in The professional development program (PDP) offered by the Kamal Adham Center for Television and Digital Journalism at The American University in Cairo, Egypt (AUC)
Finding the Truth Amongst the Fakes
This book was co-authored by Mahmoud Ghazayel. It focuses on newsgathering and news verification in the context of social media, a crucial topic in our modern age.
The book underscores the complex challenges in separating fact from fiction, especially on digital platforms. It also shares invaluable insights on the nuances unique to Arab newsrooms.
The book was published by Al Jazeera Media Institute in March 2017.
My Resume
Design Skill
Adobe Photoshop
Video Editing
AI (Content Creation)
CMS / WCM (WordPress, etc. )
Language Skill
Arabic
English
French
HTML
Full time
Editor
24 Media Studies
Create interesting Arabic news content and offer translation services, even under tight deadlines.
Assess and suggest improvements for online usability.
Help create short videos and infographics.
Transitioned from being a Political News Editor (March 2014 to December 2022) to managing a team of 10 correspondents and overseeing the "tech & lifestyle" section.
Editor
Al Hayat Newspaper
Worked with the Editor-in-Chief to match content with the editorial strategy.
Published large amounts of content quickly.
Worked in a team to create content for Arabic audiences.
Made unique, top-notch Arabic content that grabbed audience attention on different platforms.
Reporter / Editor
El Nashra
Discovering stories and crafting interesting content.
Building relationships with reporters and industry experts to cover the most captivating news,
Utilizing effective management skills to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Editor / Journalist
Almustaqbal / Future MovementCompile newspaper highlights for party leaders daily. Manage social media presence by creating engaging content and shaping the party's story. Produce videos for political events and manage interactions with local media reporters.
Freelance / Part time
Segment Presenter
VDL (صوت كل لبنان)Present a daily segment titled “Fake Not Fake” that tackles false information being shared among Lebanese, part of the “بونجورين مع زافين” radio program with radio host Zaven Kouyoumdjian.
Fact Checking Consultant
Siren Associates organizationEnhance 'Dalil', Siren's AI platform fighting misinformation, by providing training, communication aid, and digital advancements. Empower fact-checkers with tools and resources for accurate information verification.
Script Writer
UAE.NATIONWrite compelling and engaging scripts for a show focused on news verification for viral content in the GCC region.
Disinformation Analyst
Samir Kassir FoundationIdentify and analyze key messages presenting partial, distorted, or false views or interpretation and spreading disinformation. Publishing of exposé refuting any foreign information manipulation & interference (FIMI) detected in the Arab region.
Master’s in Professional Journalism
Lebanese University
Bachelor's in Written Journalism
Lebanese Univeristy
Journalistic impact zone
Latest Writings
Verifying video – how to spot the fakes
The use of eyewitness video sourced from social media is crucial for the modern news organisation. However, before using any video sourced from the internet, news organisations and journalists must place emphasis on verifying this content. This applies equally to all content that a journalist wants to use in their reporting – from videos of breaking news to side stories
In this chapter, we will present some of the free tools that should be used in any video verification. We will discuss how these can be used, and some of the methodologies and workflows that should be used for verification. It’s important to note, however, that this is not exhaustive, and the reader should understand that new verification methodologies appear all the time. Therefore, any journalist interested in verification should always be on the lookout for new tools and new methods.
Read the rest of this in-depth report on Al Jazeera Media Institute.
تدقيق في فيديوهات استهداف زعيم داعش البغدادي
بثت كل من قناة “المنار” اللبنانية و”آفاق” العراقية مساء أمس الأحد تقريراً يتناول عملية استهداف زعيم تنظيم داعش الإرهابي أبو بكر البغدادي بغارة جوية للطيران العراقي، وضمنت مشاهد لمجموعة من الغارات تستهدف منشآت وآليات قيل إنها للبغدادي فيما أن التدقيق بها يظهر أمراً مغايراً.
نعم، عليكم أن تضحكوا على سقوط عون
استطاعت إحدى الكاميرات المتواجدة داخل مكان انعقاد القمة العربية في الأردن أن تلتقط مشهد سقوط الرئيس اللبناني ميشال عون على الأرض، ونتيجة هذه الحادثة عبّر اللبنانيون عن ما يختلج قلبهم من النكات والمزاح والتعليقات المضحكة تجاه ما حصل على منصات التواصل الإجتماعي فيما عارض البعض الآخر هذه الموجة من ردود الفعل.