Omar Hatem Fawzy

Press and Media SpecialistFull Time

• Job Details:Act as the Consulate’s chief advisor on media engagement, the UAE media landscape, and issues relevant to U.S. policy and interests as reflected in the media. Prepare Consulate General personnel for direct interaction with the press/media and ensure the appropriate use of Arabic for policy issues. Compile background information on media outlets, briefing materials, and relevant Department of State guidance on key issues. Oversee press and media operations to advocate for U.S. policy positions across UAE broadcast, print, and online media. Engage with opinion leaders in media and information spheres to advance U.S. foreign policy objectives. Analyze media audiences, geographic reach, political tendencies, and credibility to develop strategic engagement plans. Serve as the Grants Officer Representative (GOR) for press and media-related public diplomacy grants. Design, oversee, and evaluate programs targeting mass communication, print, social media, gaming, and web media. Manage and track annual budgets for press and media-related activities, contributing to overall PD budgeting. Draft Letters of Solicitation for funding opportunities targeting press and media audience segments. Conduct technical reviews of proposals from UAE and U.S. entities, recommending grants and cooperative agreements.

Digital Media SpecialistFull Time

• Job Details:Digital Media Manager - Embassy of United States in Baghdad, Iraq (Temporary Duty) - April 2023 to October 2023. Digital Media Manager - Consulate General of the United States in Dubai, United Arab Emirates - January 2020 to August 2023. Public Engagement Assistant - Embassy of the United States in Cairo, Egypt - August 2019 to January 2020. Digital Engagement Specialist - Embassy of the United States in Doha, Qatar (Temporary Duty) - September 2018 - February 2019 Social Media Specialist - Consulate General of the United States in Alexandria, Egypt - March 2017 to August 2019 Common Duties: Identified target audiences, and predict and continually assess attitudes, perceptions, stereotypes, and sensitivities of local figures and news outlets across a wide range of policy areas. Designed and implemented long-term social media strategies and short/medium-term campaigns. Use social media, digital, and mobile platforms, graphic design, and photo editing software, photo and video sharing sites, podcast creation, and basic photo and video skills to create key messages aligned with the Department of State policies, according to local Integrated Country Strategy goals. Translated press releases, social media posts, and other materials from English into Arabic and vice versa. Maintained the Mission's flagship digital properties including the social media accounts, the Education USA app, and the Mission's website content. Organized and hosted public online discussions, promoted the mission’s news and information, and facilitated discussion of foreign policy issues and American values. Drafted period insights, reports and cables on trending issues, influencers, and conversations in online communities to identify the nature of commentary on issues of importance to the U.S. government. Established a network of Emerging Voices and Established Opinion leader sectors and created collaborative content to emphasize the USG interests. Provide guidance and coordinated engagement with Mission digital properties and content relevant to other sections in the Mission. Mission's official photographer for the mission supporting the Public Diplomacy Section, high-level visits, other sections and agencies.

Digital Media SpecialistFull Time

• Job Details:Identified target audiences, and predict and continually assess attitudes, perceptions, stereotypes, and sensitivities of local figures and news outlets across a wide range of policy areas. Designed and implemented long-term social media strategies and short/medium-term campaigns. Use social media, digital, and mobile platforms, graphic design, and photo editing software, photo and video sharing sites, podcast creation, and basic photo and video skills to create key messages aligned with the Department of State policies, according to local Integrated Country Strategy goals. Translated press releases, social media posts, and other materials from English into Arabic and vice versa. Maintained the Mission's flagship digital properties including the social media accounts, the Education USA app, and the Mission's website content. Organized and hosted public online discussions, promoted the mission’s news and information, and facilitated discussion of foreign policy issues and American values. Drafted period insights, reports and cables on trending issues, influencers, and conversations in online communities to identify the nature of commentary on issues of importance to the U.S. government. Established a network of Emerging Voices and Established Opinion leader sectors and created collaborative content to emphasize the USG interests. Provide guidance and coordinated engagement with Mission digital properties and content relevant to other sections in the Mission. Mission's official photographer for the mission supporting the Public Diplomacy Section, high-level visits, other sections and agencies. Prominent projects: Established and supported social media plans by creating content, videos, and photos during U.S. Department of State participation in major regional events, including: U.S.-Qatar Strategic Dialogue, January 2019: Produced multimedia content supporting bilateral relations. Pre-signing events of the Abraham Accords, September 2020: Developed and executed digital strategies for enhanced visibility. Expo 2020 Dubai, October, 2021 to March, 2022: Led digital media coverage for U.S. participation and USA Pavilion.