saad albehairy
@saadalbehairy
Senior Editor and SEO Content Writer with 15+ years delivering optimized, high-impact digital journalism.
What I'm looking for
I am a senior editor and SEO content writer with more than 15 years of experience producing creative content and driving digital readership through search-optimized journalism.
I have led editorial teams for major Saudi publications from the Cairo office, serving as senior editor and SEO content editor at Almwaten (2016-2024) and as a senior editor and team leader at Al-Bilad (2014-2016), with prior editing roles at Sabq and MBC.
I served as Director of the Media Studies Unit at Al-Washm Center for Politics and Media Studies (2021-2024) and held senior media research and deputy director roles at Arabia Inform (2000-2016). I develop and execute content strategies, analyze website performance, and optimize content using tools such as Google Analytics, Ahrefs, SEMrush, and Moz.
I hold a bachelor's degree in Political Science from Cairo University (1994). I bring strong writing and editing, CMS and MS Office proficiency, team management, social media account management, and a results-driven approach to meet deadlines and align content with business goals.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Editor
Alweeam Newspaper
Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 (1 year)
Worked remotely as senior editor producing and editing news content, coordinating contributors, and maintaining editorial standards and publication schedules.
Director of Media Studies
Al-Washm Center for Politics and Media Studies
Jan 2021 - Jan 2024 (3 years)
Directed the Media Studies Unit, leading research, media analysis, and development of policy-focused content to inform stakeholders and publications.
Senior Editor & SEO Content Editor
Almwaten Newspaper
Jan 2016 - Jan 2024 (8 years)
Served as senior editor and SEO content editor for the Cairo office, overseeing website content strategy, optimization, and editorial quality across digital platforms.
Senior Editor & Team Leader
Al-Bilad Newspaper
Jan 2014 - Jan 2016 (2 years)
Led the Cairo editorial team, managed newsroom workflows, and edited multi-platform content to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to standards.
Deputy Director, Media Studies
Arabia Inform
Jan 2008 - Jan 2016 (8 years)
Led the media studies and research function, overseeing research projects, mentoring researchers, and delivering analysis to internal and external stakeholders.
News Editor
MBC
Jan 2011 - Jan 2012 (1 year)
Served as news editor in the Cairo office, selecting and editing stories for broadcast and digital distribution under tight deadlines.
Editor
Sabq Newspaper
Jan 2011 - Jan 2012 (1 year)
Edited news content and coordinated with reporters to ensure timely publication, accuracy, and compliance with editorial guidelines.
Senior Media Researcher
Arabia Inform
Jan 2000 - Jan 2008 (8 years)
Conducted media research and analysis to support reporting and strategic communications, producing research reports and media monitoring outputs.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Cairo University
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Completed a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Political Science with a major in Political Science at Cairo University in 1994.
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Location
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