Sherifa's Resume

Sherifa

multilingual communications specialist

Female

27 y/o

Photography/Editor/Writing/Reporter/Media Planning/Media Specialist/Assistant/Media Consultant

Live in Turkey

Nationality Turkey

Summary

Multilingual communications and fieldwork specialist with a dynamic background in international NGOs, media, photography, and translation services. Fluent in Arabic, Turkish, English, and Persian with a good command of French. Experienced in digital content creation, humanitarian fieldwork, project management support, and cross-cultural communications. Skilled in leading creative and operational initiatives, with a strong focus on Middle Eastern affairs, international development, and visual storytelling. Committed to delivering strategic communication, impactful project execution, and effective stakeholder engagement.

Work experience

Freelance Visual Storyteller & Field Researcher

Middle East Images & NBC news

2024.07-Current

(10 months)

Capture images and produce multimedia stories appearing alongside major news features and event reports. Develop visual storytelling projects focusing on humanitarian issues in the Middle East. Conduct interviews, field reporting, and post-production editing for international media outlets.

Communications & Public Information Officer

Support to Life

2021.08-2022.12

(a year)

Support to Life Designed, edited, and managed digital content across website and social media platforms. Created campaigns and communications materials aligned with humanitarian goals and organizational missions. Provided translation support and stakeholder communication in Arabic, Turkish, and English. Monitored content effectiveness and optimized outreach strategies, achieving a 50% growth in engagement.

Documentary Photographer & Assistant Producer

Ministry of Culture of Turkiye

2021.04-2021.05

(2 months)

Managed administration, research coordination, and archiving for photography-based cultural projects. Supported project planning and execution of cultural exhibitions and visual storytelling initiatives.

Refugee Field Officer & Translator

Welthungerhilfe

2018.11-2019.12

(a year)

Conducted fieldwork with refugee communities, facilitated case management, and provided direct translation services. Assisted in scheduling, documentation, and field reporting for social work teams in Istanbul.

Authorized Translator

eylul translation agency

2018.08-2018.11

(4 months)

Translated and interpreted official documents, legal papers, academic theses, and medical documents for clients. Supported diplomatic and international clients with real-time interpretation services.

Media Content Assistant for International Audiences

TRT

2018.04-2018.08

(5 months)

Researched, proofread, and edited news articles and features for international audiences in English, Arabic, and Farsi. Developed content strategies and editorial calendars for social media and website publication. Collaborated with curators, journalists, and artists to create engaging multimedia stories.