Sarah Ali

I have a Bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature and have also completed various work-specific training courses such as Building News Reports, News Planning for Humanitarian Coverage, and Building up the Storyboard. My skills include photography, videography, storytelling, media relations, social media management, translation, and interpretation. I am also proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and am multilingual, fluent in Arabic, English, Turkish, and Kurdish. In my current role, I have been responsible for creating and publishing media content, responding to field media enquiries, representing IOM in Arabic language news interviews, designing PI materials, and collaborating with program managers and staff to identify activities for public information coverage. I have also assisted in managing contractors and preparing donor reports for other departments.

 I am a capable leader, and a vital team member, and have a proven ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances. I am excited about the opportunity to contribute my skills and experience to the Austrian Startups team and to work towards the common goal of promoting and supporting the startup ecosystem in Austria. Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss my qualifications further.

Multilingual media and communications professional with a range of experience developing content as a storyteller, videographer and photographer and media and public information worker. Background includes work for Iraqi and international TV stations in Iraq including MBC and Al Jazeera. Currently employed with IOM Iraq in the area of Media and Communications. Capable leader, strong team member, proven ability to work under pressure, adaptable. Bachelor’s degree and work-specific trainings. 

• Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature, Kufa University, Iraq, 2013 Training and Certifications: 

• Building News Reports, Bridge for Development and Humanitarian Relief in cooperation with Our Hands news agency for media production, Iraq, 2018 

• Story Board Building, Bridge for Development and Humanitarian Relief, 2018 • News Planning for Humanitarian Coverage, Photon Media Agency, Iraq, 2019 • Supervisory Program Certificate, Employers Resource Council (ERC) / International Organization for Migration (IOM) Regional Office, 2022 

• 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, International Organization for Migration (IOM) Iraq, 2017 

• IOM COMPASS Communication For Development, International Organization for Migration (IOM) Tunisia, 2022