sahar bou akl
@saharbouakl
Creative director and senior producer with 20+ years delivering TV, film, and digital storytelling.
LebanonWhat I'm looking for
I am a passionate and visionary creative director, producer, and senior editor with over 20 years of experience creating compelling content for regional and international networks, including MTV, LBC, MBC, Al Jazeera, OSN and others. I specialize in conceptualizing, directing, and producing TV shows, documentaries, promos and social videos, taking projects from idea through post-production using tools like Adobe Premiere, Avid Media Composer and After Effects.
Known for collaborative leadership and managing cross-functional teams, I have produced prime-time programming, high-profile promotional campaigns and digital projects that boost brand growth and audience engagement. My mission is to push creative boundaries, inspire audiences and elevate brands across broadcast and digital platforms.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Head of Social Media
OSN Orbit
Jan 2025 - Present (9 months)
Leading the social media department to produce promotional and social-first video content, driving audience engagement and brand growth across digital platforms.
Promotion Producer
OSN Orbit
Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 9 months)
Produced promos and promotional campaigns for network programming, coordinating creative teams to deliver broadcast-ready materials and social assets.
Senior Editor & Promo Producer
Abu Dhabi TV
Jan 2011 - Dec 2020 (9 years 11 months)
Served as senior editor and promo producer for prime-time programming, delivering polished edits and promotional campaigns that supported show launches and audience retention.
Senior Editor & Promo Producer
Al Mayadeen TV
Jan 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year 11 months)
Edited and produced promotional material for flagship shows, enhancing promotional reach and on-air presentation for network programming.
AJSenior Editor
Al Jazeera
Jan 2008 - Dec 2010 (2 years 11 months)
Worked as a senior editor producing programs and documentary content, ensuring high editorial standards and broadcast-ready delivery.
Editor & Assistant Director
Freelance
Jan 2003 - Dec 2005 (2 years 11 months)
Edited and assisted direction on documentaries, ads, and reports, managing workflows, schedules, and creative execution across productions.
Editor & Promotion Producer
Future TV
Senior editor and promotion producer on programs such as 'Aal Akid' and 'Tol3it Feek', delivering editorial direction and promotional content for broadcast.
Segment Director & Senior Editor
MTV Lebanon
Directed segments and edited episodes for entertainment programming, improving segment pacing and viewer engagement for shows like 'The Driven' and 'The Celebrity Duets'.
Promotion Producer / Story Producer
AL AAN TV
Produced stories, promos, and edits for series and campaigns, including work on the 'AMAL' series, coordinating editorial and production workflows.
Senior Editor
MBC Group
Worked as a senior editor on high-profile TV shows, shaping editorial storytelling and ensuring broadcast-quality output for regional audiences.
Story & Promo Producer
LBC Lebanon
Produced story content and promotional materials for daily episodes, contributing to narrative development and broadcast promo strategy.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
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Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fine Arts
2006 -
Bachelor of Fine Arts degree completed in Cairo, Egypt in 2006.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
LebanonAuthorized to work in
Job categories
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