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Abdullah Mansour Alharbi

Content Writer & Editor | News Writing · SEO · Digital Journalism | 11 Years Across Print, Online & Broadcast Media | Reuters Certified

Saudi ArabiaElaqat
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12+

Years

5

Companies

19

Skills

34

Certs

About

Content Writer Officer and Editor with 11+ years of experience across print, digital, and broadcast journalism in Saudi Arabia. Holds a Media Composer Professional license from the General Authority of Media Regulation (Gmedia, No. 229392) and an Official Reuters Certificate for Digital Journalism from Thomson Reuters - backed by 30+ professional certifications in digital.

Key Highlights

  • PROFESSIONAL LICENSE: Holds a Media Composer Professional license issued by the General Authority of Media Regulation (Gmedia), License No. 229392, valid May 2023 - May 2026 - one of the field's formal credentials for practicing media composition in Saudi Arabia.
  • EDITORIAL CAREER: Built an 11-year editorial career across five Saudi media organizations, including Al Jazirah Newspaper, Ajel Online Newspaper, and Elaqat - covering print, online news, and digital content
  • JOURNALISM CREDENTIAL: Earned the Official Reuters Certificate for Digital Journalism from Thomson Reuters (August 2021), alongside an Introduction to Digital Journalism certificate from Reuters International Agency.
  • CERTIFICATIONS: Completed 30+ professional certifications across digital journalism, SEO, social media marketing, project management, and cybersecurity - including training from the IMF, Saudi Electronic University, and the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology
  • DIGITAL MARKETING: Certified in Google Digital Marketing, Twitter Ads Badge, and Digital Media Management - covering the core platforms and tools used in content distribution and audience engagement.

Skills

Content WritingNews WritingText EditingCreative Content WritingDigital JournalismEditorial Policy ExecutionArticle Adaptation and RevisionContent Management Systems (CMS)Social Media MarketingDigital Media ManagementSearch Engine Optimization (SEO)Digital MarketingBroadcast JournalismPublic RelationsCorporate CommunicationCrisis ManagementProject ManagementAttention to DetailAdaptability

Experience

Editor and Content Writer

Elaqat

Apr 2022 – Present

  • Produce written and media content to a consistent quality standard, aligned with project goals
  • Coordinate with team members to keep workflows running smoothly
  • Handle additional writing and creative content tasks as needed

Editor

Media Window

Aug 2021 – Mar 2022

  • Conducted online research using standard editorial tools and software
  • Collaborated with the news team on content production and editing tasks

Editor

Ajel Online Newspaper

May 2017 – Aug 2021

  • Carried out editorial guidelines set by the editor-in-chief
  • Gathered and compiled content for publication

Social Media Specialist

JAL International Recruitment Company

May 2016 – Aug 2016

  • Developed and executed social media strategies across platforms
  • Managed and supervised content creation

News Editor

Al Jazirah Newspaper

Mar 2014 – May 2016

  • Revised and adapted articles to meet the newspaper's editorial guidelines before publication
  • Reported on and sourced content across a range of general and local news topics

Certifications

Educational Professional License

Education & Training Evaluation Commission · Augu

Freelancing Practitioner Certificate

Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development · June

Media Composer Professional | No. 229392

General Authority of Media Regulation (Gmedia) · May

Ads Badge Twitter

Twitter · Sept

Start using Twitter

Twitter · Sept

Writing Creative Content

Droop Platform | Human Resources Fund · Sept

Project Management

International Academy for Human Development · Augu

Public Relations And Crisis Management Through Social Media

Entrepreneurship Complex, Riyadh · July

Digital Marketing

Digital Giving Initiative | Ministry of Communications and Information Technology · Nove

Means of Protection From Cyberattacks

Digital Giving Initiative MCIT · Nove

Introduction to Digital Journalism

Reuters International Agency · Nove

Audiovisual Report Industry

Monshaat Academy · Octo

Basics of Google Digital Marketing

Google · Sept

Secrets and skills for access to employment opportunities

Misk Foundation · 5 Au

Official Reuters Certificate for Digital Journalism

Thomson Reuters · Augu

Cyber Awareness Challenge

The Pentagon · July

Creative Thinking

Telecommunications Regulatory Authority and Digital Government | UAE · June

Time Management

Telecommunications Regulatory Authority and Digital Government | UAE · June

Modern Management Technology

Elite Training Center · Febr

Public Relations Department

Elite Training Center · Febr

Writing Reports and Archiving Files

Elite Training Center · Febr

Media Coverage Of Rallies And Formula Races

Sports Media Federation · Dece

English Language – Principles and Basics

Saudi Ministry of Tourism · Octo

Leading News Industry

Monshaat Academy · Octo

Basics of Corporate Communication

Monshaat Academy · Sept

Tourism Media

Saudi Ministry of Tourism · July

Confronting Rumors in The Media | Social Media Platforms

Ahmed bin Salman Academy · May

Developing Remote Work Skills | Sports Journalism

Ahmed bin Salman Academy · May

Social Media Marketing

Hadaf Fund · May

Marketing of Tourist Destinations

Saudi Ministry of Tourism · 2020

Sports Media Content Industry

Ahmed bin Salman Academy · Octo

Economic Media Skills

Saudi Ministry of Finance | Cooperation with the International Monetary Fund · Sept

Digital Media Management

Saudi Electronic University · Apri

Media and Digital Transformation

STC Academy · Marc

Education

Qassim University

Bachelor's degree in Science and Arts in Bachelor's degree in Science and Arts

2014

Languages

Arabic
English

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