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@makeishauser
Journalist and researcher crafting compelling political stories through research, interviews, and multimedia writing.
What I'm looking for
I’m a journalist and researcher with experience in political reporting, scriptwriting, and media analysis for international outlets. I bring a strong foundation in research, interviewing, and storytelling, with published work across leading platforms.
As a Reporter/Sub-editor at The Express Tribune, I monitored global political developments, produced YouTube scripts and long-form articles on complex topics, and optimized multimedia content for YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook. I conduct in-depth research and interviews to write long-form political features for the website and social media, helping strengthen audience trust and content credibility.
Alongside reporting, I’ve developed original, audience-focused scripts as a Freelance Script Writer for MsMojo, supported story development through an Euronews internship, and wrote and edited for NUQViews. I’m currently pursuing a Master’s in Social Psychology at Claremont Graduate University, and I’ve also served as a Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant while publishing widely and earning a Media and Research Award - Published News.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Reporter/Sub-Editor
The Express Tribune
Mar 2025 - Aug 2025 (5 months)
Monitored global political developments to inform editorial strategy, delivering timely YouTube scripts and long-form political reporting. Produced and optimized multimedia content across YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook using SEO-friendly titles/descriptions and engaging thumbnails.
Freelance Script Writer
MsMojo
Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 (1 year)
Developed original, audience-focused script concepts through collaborative brainstorming and research across diverse subjects. Partnered with production teams to refine tone, structure, and messaging while meeting tight deadlines.
Managed daily classroom operations for a cohort of 50+ students, organizing materials and coordinating academic documentation to support smooth instruction. Reviewed assignments for guideline adherence, maintained attendance/performance records, and served as a key point of contact for student follow-ups.
Collected, organized, and verified research data with accurate sourced documentation to ensure reliability and consistency across academic and media research projects. Proposed original research ideas and conducted in-depth studies on media, race, and gender topics.
Magazine Writer
NUQViews
Jan 2020 - Jan 2022 (2 years)
Crafted compelling stories by leveraging public opinion, social media trends, and traditional media insights for digital audiences. Wrote, edited, and pitched news and long-form features, collaborating with designers to deliver publication-ready layouts.
Intern
Euronews
Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 5 months)
Conducted in-depth research and data collection to pitch original story ideas and support projects for the Scenes team. Translated and transcribed interviews into English, selected edited visuals using Photoshop, and published scripts and articles via Dalet and CMS platforms.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Claremont Graduate University
Master's in Social Psychology, Social Psychology
2025 -
Pursuing a master’s degree in social psychology at Claremont Graduate University, starting August 2025.
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, Journalism
2020 - 2024
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Journalism (with a minor in Media and Politics) from Northwestern University in Doha, graduating summa cum laude in December 2024.
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