Souad Rodi

Media and journalism American professional with over 14+ years of experience in reporting, editing, translation, analyzing and digital content across broadcast, print, and online platforms. Managed breaking news and led editorial teams to meet deadlines while delivering accurate multilingual content. Experienced in Arabic OSINT, open-source research, intelligence analysis, and geopolitical content analysis related to the Middle East and North Africa.

Seeking to contribute expertise to a media or communications team by providing quality content and supporting daily operations.

Intelligence Analyst - Cubitrek - Remote – Pakistan

(2023-03)

• Editing daily Arabic news content covering Gulf region affairs and regional developments.
• Improved search visibility by 15% through SEO-aligned headlines and structured content.
• Translating Marketing, political and economic and digital threads content with high accuracy and cultural relevance.
• Conducted Arabic OSINT and open-source research to verify political, economic, and regional developments before publication.
• Delivering time-sensitive breaking news updates within strict publishing deadlines.
• Performed risk and intelligence analysis using publicly available sources to support accurate geopolitical reporting.
• Coordinating remotely with 5+ editors to maintain consistency across regional coverage.

Writer and Analyst - WorkUp - Remote

(2018-01 - 2023-01)

• Created and translated Arabic content for digital platforms and editorial publications.
• Improved content turnaround time by 25% through parallel writing and translation workflows.
• Maintained linguistic accuracy across political, social, and regional news topics.
• Solidifying relationships with new local partners, and enhancing performance by increasing our cross platform visibility.
• Supported content localization for Middle East–focused audiences.
• Edited translated material to ensure clarity, tone, and publication standards.
• Assisted editors with checking, increasing publication reliability by 10%.
• Conducted open‑source and public‑record research (news, court records, regulatory filings, sanctions lists, PEP databases) to uncover red flags about people, companies, or projects.
• Verified identities, ownership structures, and reputational risks by cross‑checking multiple sources and assessing source reliability, similar to investigative reporting.
• Analyzed findings to identify financial, legal, ethical, or reputational risks (e.g., litigation, sanctions exposure, adverse media stories) and assign risk levels.
• Wrote concise, structured, and neutral due‑diligence reports for management or compliance teams, highlighting key issues and recommendations in plain language.

Assignment Editor - MBN Digital – Alhurra & Radio Sawa - Virginia, USA

(2014-09 - 2017-12)

• Managed daily news assignments for Arabic digital platforms.
• Coordinated with reporters across regions to cover breaking and scheduled news.
• Increased newsroom efficiency by streamlining assignment workflows.
• Edited incoming reports to meet editorial and broadcast standards.
• Monitored regional developments to prioritize coverage decisions.
• Supported real-time publishing during major political and security events.

Translator & Writer - International Centre for Strategic Studies (ICSS) - Abu Dhabi, UAE (Offsite)

(2016-03 - 2016-09)

• Translated strategic and policy research content from English to Arabic.
• Supported publication of analytical reports on regional security topics.
• Ensured technical accuracy and terminology consistency across documents.
• Assisted researchers by summarizing complex policy materials.
• Met strict deadlines for institutional publications.
• Maintained confidentiality of sensitive research content.

Reporter & Correspondent - Sky News Arabia - Pakistan

(2011-12 - 2014-08)

• Reported on political, social, and security developments across Pakistan.
• Covered breaking news events live, increasing audience reach by 20%.
• Increased audience reach through timely and factual reporting.
• Conducted interviews with officials, analysts, and local sources.
• Coordinated with newsroom editors for story approvals and broadcasts.
• Maintained compliance with international journalism standards.

Journalist & Office Director - Al Massae (Newspaper) & Najma (Magazine) - Morocco

(2006-09 - 2010-04)

• Directed newsroom operations and supervised editorial staff.
• Managed hiring, task allocation, and daily publication planning.
• Developed editorial calendars and content coverage strategies.
• Improved publication consistency through structured editorial workflows.
• Oversaw branding, media relations, and content quality control.
• Led both print and editorial production cycles.

Political & Social Correspondent - Arabambassador Newspaper - Morocco

(2004-01 - 2004-12)

• Reported on political and social developments across Morocco.
• Conducted interviews and field reporting assignments.
• Produced timely articles aligned with editorial priorities.
• Supported newsroom coverage during major national events.
• Maintained factual accuracy and ethical reporting standards.
• Collaborated with editors to refine story structure.

Correspondent - StopInfos.com - Morocco

(2004-04 - 2004-09)

• Covered social and political news for online publication.
• Filed regular news updates under tight deadlines.
• Supported early digital journalism initiatives.
• Verified sources before publication.
• Assisted editorial teams with research tasks.
• Maintained consistency in reporting tone and quality.

BA - Journalism (Communication) - Institut Supérieur de l'Information et de la Communication (ISIC)

Certificate - Intelligence & Security Studies - OMNI Academy & Consulting