TAHIRA MUHAMMAD
social media manager
Farmingdale ,New York
Summary
Talented writer with extensive international, cultural and Diaspora affairs experience. Successful in a broad range of styles, writing for diverse audiences across multiple digital and print formats. Proven ability to connect the reader to copy that is not only lucid, but compelling, persuasive and authoritative; excellent research skills. Special talent for transforming dense material into meticulously written, accessible copy. Knowledgeable Social Media Manager experienced in executing social media strategies across social platforms. Demonstrated time management and collaboration skills. Flexes easily with new information and branding changes to consistently exceed targets for engagement, acquisition and retention.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Relations Assistant
Georgia State University
- Edited more than 100 press releases, weekly
- Wrote captions for Dekalb country community street surveys
- Edited local interest news stories for Dekalb county government
- Edited more than 100 press releases, weekly
- Wrote captions for Dekalb country community street surveys
- Edited local interest news stories for Dekalb county government.
- Baitul-Salaam Network, Atlanta, Conducted weekly people poll surveys pertaining to current events in urban New York City Communities.
- Published articles pertaining to police brutality and criminal injustice
- Assisted chief editor with editing and final publication of news stories.
Feature Writer/Editorial Assistant
The Champion Newspaper
- Wrote, edited and produced stories for Internet and digital channels.
- Wrote pieces and news stories for online publication, coordinating images and layout to deliver proper presentation.
- Performed research and checked facts to maintain high standard of journalistic integrity.
- Pursued and developed stories independently and for assignment, covering range of topics.
- Organized material, determined area of emphasis, and wrote stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
- Applied understanding of public opinion, social media and traditional media use to create engaging and attention-grabbing stories.
Writer/ Sales Associate
The Caribbean Star Newspaper
Atlanta
- Planned and coordinated annual fundraiser, exhibitions, special events, and symposium in New York City and Atlanta area
- Worked with national and international groups to develop diversity in funding/development
- Prepared media kits and press releases
- Supported group meetings for female victims of domestic violence Planned community for development of organization’s women’s shelter
- Published poem called Night in The Virgin Islands in an anthology entitled “Joy of Islam.
News Reporter and Freelance Writer
The Black Star
- Interviewed individuals from all walks of life and all cultures for breaking news stories.
- Researched and produced daily news reports.
- Presented news by researching, developing and covering field news events.
- Monitored breaking news for information on incidents, events and topics of interest to quickly assign coverage to staff.
Social Media Content Creator
School of Research Science
Dubai
09.2020 - 07.2022
- Managed content across multiple platforms for widest audience reach.
- Organized, prioritized and managed multiple projects according to dedicated release schedule.
- Developed in-depth understanding of digital and mobile marketing practices and media.
- Consulted with editors to shape story and eliminate any errors.
- Managed competing deadlines with efficiency.
- Customized brand message to reach and capture target audience interest and drive engagement.
- Composed original written material for various types of publications and submitted for approval by supervisor, editor or publisher.
Education
No Degree - Social Media Marketing Certificate
Coursea
United States11.2022
Master of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language
SIT Graduate Institute
United States05.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Print
Georgia State University
United States12.1999
Skills
- Program Planning
- Professional Relationships
- Business Trend Identification
- Web Content Creation
- Audience Identification
- Email Marketing
- Time Management
- Social Media Monitoring
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Website Updates
- Critical Thinking
- Interpersonal Skills
- Post Optimization
Accomplishments
- 2003 2012 Poem: Fadlullaah My Mercy From Allah “Joy Of Islam: An Anthology of Praise
- By Hadayai Majeed
- Magazine Article: Black Muslim Women Talk their
- Ideal Standard of Beauty
- New African Woman
- Magazine” https://www.questia.com/magazine/ 1G1-189071338/black-muslim-women-talk -their-ideal-beauty-the-issue 2008 2010 Magazine Article: Blooming in the Desert in Kuwait
- Azizah Magazine
- Volume 3 Issue 1 2017 Book Review: Global Insights Puts the World of Travel at your Fingertips : https://www.zenwanderlust.com/blog
- Email : tahiramuhammad2@gmail.com
Additional Information
- Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/tahira-muhammad-, 7732a17a/ CONTACT ME
Work Availability
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Timeline
Social Media Content Creator
School of Research Science
09.2020 - 07.2022
Public Relations Assistant
Georgia State University
Feature Writer/Editorial Assistant
The Champion Newspaper
Writer/ Sales Associate
The Caribbean Star Newspaper
News Reporter and Freelance Writer
The Black Star
No Degree - Social Media Marketing Certificate
Coursea
Master of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language
SIT Graduate Institute
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Print
Georgia State University