Amal Jazaerli

Arabic and English with a foreign accent

Voice - Overs Professional voice over artist with extensive experience in: TV and Radio, including commercials, documentaries, narration, promos and other multimedia applications. I perform a wide range of character voices from youthful to serious. Translation Capable of undertaking translation tasks from English into Arabic and vice versa, from a small article to a complete textbook. Most of the translated material dealt with political topics, news items and current affairs, as well as financial and commercial issues. A number of these items were published in International Arabic magazines and journals. My capability as a translator was commended as being accurate, fast and eloquent. Teaching Experience Private tuition to native speakers of Arabic who wish to learn English. I have also taught the art of translation, Arabic grammar and delivery to a number of Arabs who wish to have a career in Journalism and the television & radio media. Radio Broadcasting Outside contributor for the BBC as a programme presenter and features writer in the Arabic Service. The programmes included Arts, Science and Current Affairs. I have also participated on a freelance basis in commercials and programme presentation at the Arabic Service of Radio Spectrum International in London and Syrian Arab Boadcasting Services. News Producer Writing, editing and voicing news stories and making sure throughout the day of any updates necessary. I was also responsible for writing and editing LVO’s as assigned by the Editor of the day. My job also included checking the wires and reviewing feeds for editorial purposes, and for writing introductions for them. Chief Sub-Editor Responsible for checking all political, business and sport scripts for accuracy of content and grammar, also making sure that all introductions are updated. Monitoring the wires throughout the day. Writing the headlines and coming ups was also part of my responsibilities. Making sure that the bulletin is presented in standard classical Arabic which can be understood by all of the Arab audience across the Arab world. Presenter and Editor Presented a daily live programme interviewing guests and journalists to discuss topics tackled by the daily papers for Middle East Broadcasting Centre. The programme offered an in-depth analysis of the coverage of the daily papers (English, American and Arabic). Responsibilities included researching, writing, preparing graphics and editing this section. News Editor, Producer and Presenter Presented and edited a live programme interviewing guests on topics tackled by the daily papers. Produced, Researched, wrote, edited and voiced news stories for a leading Arabic Broadcaster. Checked script contents and Arabic grammar for news producers and correspondents. Trained and supervised new staff in News production techniques and effective voice delivery. Worked closely with a team of producers and reporters within a tight production schedule. Voice - Over Artist Worked on a wide range of programme styles from television commercials to documentaries. Clients included Saatchi & Saatchi, Ogilvy Mather, Lintas Overseas and Sinclair Co. (UK) Ltd, Voice & Script International and Foreign Versions. Worked closely with producers and directors to maintain quality of scripts and delivery. Enthusiastic and proficient in editing and modifying scripts for effective execution. Translator / Interpretator Maintained accuracy and confidentiality at all times. Excellent communication skills with clients. Showed enthusiasm, initiative and imagination in style and presentation. Exceptional Voice-over quality and expertise suitable for both Radio and Television Broadcasting. A wealth of experience in media gained over 20 years in the industry. Tramslation / interpretation ability in a wide range of subjects. Experienced and accomplished in professional voice over recording techniques.