Abdullah Maghram

Experience

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  Al Watan Newspaper

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2009

  Columnist
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  OKAZ ORG. FOR PRESS & PUBLICATIONS

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2012

  Columnist
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  Al Thakafiyah - Saudi TV Cultural Channel

  Jun 2010 - Sept 2013

  MEDIA ADVISOR

  Key Achievements● Achieved a wide audience sensitization through specialised media campaigns using conventional and unconventional methods.● Produced Saloon Talkshow which was awarded the Golden Award for the best cultural Program in the Gulf at the Radio and TV Festival 2013.● Facilitated the first Arabic TV channel appearance of Nobel laureate Mo Yan.

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  Alriyadh newspaper

  May 2012 - Jan 2017

  COLUMNIST & Master of Media student at RMIT

  Key AchievementResearched varying subject matter and produced original content for one of the top selling newspaper in Saudi Arabia.

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  SAND Charity - Supporting Children with Cancer

  Oct 2012 - Aug 2013

  Media Consultant

  Participant - Organising a poetry event & supervision Media campaign Prince Bader bin Abdul Mohsen

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  Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Saudi Arabia

  Jan 2018 - May 2019

  VR Director and AR Content Creator

  Key Achievement● Resident virtual and augmented reality specialist. ● Worked on many project to improve the visibility of the country and cities. (Refer to the projects section.)

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  General Entertainment Authority - GEA

  May 2019 - Jan 2021

  Senior Media Specialist & VR Filmmaker

  KEY ACHIEVEMENTS & RESPONSIBILITIES• Was instrumental in devising PR campaign for the Holy Quran and Athan Competition, in collaboration with GEA’s communication teams, which was published in 9 languages and broadcast to 30 countries; created a range of content, drawing on strategies for the engagement of relevant audiences, which focused on delivering key messages.• As Campaigns Manager, implemented PR and social media strategies, created press kits and liaised with stakeholders and organized promotional interviews with Hollywood/Bollywood A-listers and celebrities. Coordinated audio visual teams in the creation of video content for Joy Forum 19, a 2-day GEA film industry investment incentive• Awarded Employee of the Month (July 2019). • In charge of MOFA, international visitors and PR Campaign Manager for mega-scale events throughout GEA’s Riyadh Season program including:- Delegation visits – Adel al-Jubier, G20 ambassadors, heads of diplomatic missions, and Harvard MBA students.- WWE American professional wrestling matches (appointed for 2019 and again in Feb 2020 based on outstanding prior performance)- Brazil and Argentina football match- Riyadh Season Grand Finale presentation Leila, the Land of Imagination- Soft Power Plans inculding (Riyadh Season , high-profile events) Show less

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  Confidential

  Jan 2021 - Sept 2021

  International Media Manager, VR Filmmaker
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  ROSHN l روشن

  Sept 2021 - Dec 2022

  ROSHN Official Spokesperson

  • Represented ROSHN at industry events, conferences and in the media, focused on positioning ROSHN as a key real estate developer, boosting brand impact and visibility across KSA while building on and expanding networks.• Conceptualised, developed and executed novel and innovative communication strategies with precise and concise messaging, with integration of crisis communication tactics and techniques to harness public interest.• Applied for awards with accredited agencies, media companies and engagements in alignment with reputation.• Keynote speaker and invited guests at conferences, events, roadshows and interviews, showcasing in-depth knowledge of digital innovation and new media technology while aligning others’ needs with the ROSHN vision. Show less

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  Ministry of Sport – وزارة الرياضة

  Jan 2023 - now

  International Communications Director