Egyptian journalist Mohamed Asaad has earned a diploma in digital media from the Kamal Adham Center for Television and Digital Journalism at the American University in Cairo. The diploma is designed to enhance the skills of journalists and media professionals in line with the rapid changes in the digital media industry. Asaad, a journalist at "Al-Youm Al-Sabea" newspaper and website, received the diploma during the graduation ceremony of the 11th and 12th batches.
The digital media diploma program covers various specializations, including writing for the internet, data journalism, mobile journalism, information verification, using artificial intelligence tools in journalism, producing multi-media content, and strategies for using social media platforms. This program aims to equip journalists with the necessary skills to adapt to the evolving media landscape. Asaad's achievement is a testament to his commitment to professional development and staying up-to-date with industry trends.
Mohamed Asaad graduated from the Faculty of Mass Communication at Cairo University in 2010 and began his journalism career three years prior. He joined "Al-Youm Al-Sabea" in 2007, at the time of its establishment, and has continued to work there ever since. Throughout his career, Asaad has worked in various journalistic sections, covering topics such as judiciary, investigative journalism, tourism, antiquities, international cooperation, and investment.
In addition to his journalistic work, Asaad has served as a media advisor to the Egyptian Competition and Consumer Protection Authority for seven years. He has also been a member of the Egyptian Journalists' Syndicate since his graduation. Asaad has received several journalistic awards, including the Egyptian Press Award in 2020 for Best Press Campaign, and the Mustafa and Ali Amin Award for Best Investigative Journalism.
Asaad has also gained experience in television media, having worked in program preparation and editing for several channels, including "Orbit", "ONTV", "TEN", "Al-Mahwar", and "DMC". He has collaborated with prominent media personalities, such as Amr Adib, Sherihan Abu Al-Hassan, and Osama Kamal. Asaad has also presented several programs on "Tellyoum Al-Sabea", including "Live with As3ad" and "Couples with As3ad".
Throughout his career, Asaad has conducted interviews with numerous officials, judges, and heads of various entities, as well as over 20 ministers. He has also prepared and implemented several investigative journalism pieces that have earned him local and Arab awards. Asaad has covered significant events in Egypt since the 2011 revolution, including the 2013 revolution, and has participated in various local and international forums and conferences.
Asaad's journalistic coverage has extended to specialized international events focused on tourism, travel, and antiquities. He has also conducted interviews with officials and leaders in the tourism sector, both locally and internationally, as part of his interest in covering tourism and investment files and promoting Egyptian tourist and archaeological destinations.
Key points
- Mohamed Asaad earned a digital media diploma from the American University in Cairo.
- The diploma program covers specializations such as writing for the internet and data journalism.
- Asaad has received several journalistic awards and has worked in various journalistic sections and television programs.
