Kawtar Ayfar
@kawtarayfar
I lead accurate, deadline-driven newsrooms and produce optimized digital journalism.
MoroccoWhat I'm looking for
I've spent more than 16 years reporting current affairs, conducting interviews, and producing accurate news content across print and digital media.
As Publication Director and Editor-in-Chief of an online news publication, I supervised daily editorial publishing, coordinated the editorial team, validated articles, optimized headlines, and kept publication schedules on track.
My reporting work includes Alkhobar Al Youmi, Maghreb Al Youm Alyaoumid, Maghreb Al Youm, Alkhobarpress.ma, Alhobar Alyoum 24, and Almostahbal24, where I covered events, produced reports and investigations, and verified information from multiple sources.
Today, I chair the Media & Communications Committee at Bloc International Sahraoui pour l’Unite Nationale, developing media strategies, preparing press releases, coordinating coverage, and reviewing content before publication.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Chair – Media & Communications Committee
Bloc International Sahraoui pour l’Unite Nationale
Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 8 months)
Develop and implement communication and media relations strategies, prepare press releases, coordinate media coverage, and supervise the Media & Communications Committee.
Freelance Journalist
Alhobar Alyoum 24 / Almostahbal24
Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 (1 year)
Write news articles, conduct interviews, research and verify information, edit content, and optimize headlines and content for SEO.
Publication Director – Editor-in-Chief
Wordpress – Online News Publication
Jan 2017 - Jan 2021 (4 years)
Supervised daily publication of editorial content, coordinated the editorial team, reviewed and validated articles, and optimized content for digital publication.
Professional Journalist
Maghreb Al Youm Alyaoumid – Weekly Magazine
Jan 2014 - Jan 2016 (2 years)
Conducted reports and investigative interviews, covered media and institutional events.
Professional Journalist
Alkhobar Al Youmi – Daily Newspaper
Jan 2011 - Jan 2014 (3 years)
Wrote news articles, produced reports and investigations, supervised correspondents, and coordinated and proofread journalistic content.
Journalist
Maghreb Al Youm – Weekly Magazine
Jan 2008 - Jan 2011 (3 years)
Wrote journalistic articles, conducted interviews, and covered events and public activities.
Professional Journalist
Alkhobarpress.ma – Online News Publication
Jan 2009 - Jan 2010 (1 year)
Wrote news articles, conducted news reports and field reporting, covered events, and prepared and edited content before publication.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Faculty of Letters and Humanities ben M’Sik – Casablanca
Master's, Advertising and Communication
2007 - 2008
Pursued a Master's degree in Advertising and Communication, focusing on communication strategies and advertising principles.
Faculty of Letters and Humanities Ain Chock – Casablanca
Bachelor's, Arabic Language and Literature
2006 - 2007
Earned a Bachelor's degree in Arabic Language and Literature, with a focus on linguistic and literary studies.
Best Institut
Specialized Technician Diploma, Computer Science
2005 - 2006
Completed a Specialized Technician Diploma in Computer Science, gaining technical skills in computing and information technology.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
MoroccoAuthorized to work in
Skills
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