Karim Amara, multimedia journalist

I love telling stories, shooting video and teaching fellow journalists about multimedia.

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Resume

CURRENT EXPERIENCE

Multimedia Producer, Contra Costa Times

  • July 2005-Present
  • Shoot and edit video
  • Create multimedia/interactive packages with Adobe Flash or Sprout
  • Oversee final edits of reporters’ video pieces
  • Coordinate with newspaper staff to identify multimedia opportunities
  • Track and analyze metrics on all multimedia
  • Foster communication with youth audience through social networking
  • Oversee implementation of social networking protocols in the newsroom
  • Program the website with fresh content
  • Maintain and update multimedia pages

SKILLS

  • Final Cut Studio
  • Photoshop CS2
  • Adobe Flash
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Pro Tools Peak DV
  • Adobe Dreamweaver

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Multimedia Editor, Center for the Integration and Improvement of Journalism

  • July 2004-July 2005
  • Brainstormed and produced multimedia
  • Built templates for multimedia
  • Conducted technical assessments for software and hardware upgrades

Executive Online Producer, Golden Gate [X]press

  • August 2003-May 2005
  • Created multimedia templates
  • Produced multimedia for reporters with limited technology skills
  • Taught multimedia storytelling to staff
  • Managed senior producers

EDUCATION

  • San Francisco State University
  • Bachelor of Journalism, Magazine concentration
  • Graduated May 2005 with 3.31

AWARDS

California College Media Association 2005

  • 1st Place, Best Non-Daily Newspaper Website, Golden Gate [X]press Online

California College Media Association 2004

  • 1st Place, Best Use of Multimedia, Golden Gate [X]press Online
  • 1st Place, Best Online Special Section, Golden Gate [X]press Online
  • 3rd Place, General Website Excellence, Golden Gate [X]press Online

SPJ Mark of Excellence Regional Award Winner 2003

  • 1st Place, Online General News Reporting, “San Francisco Mayoral Race,” Golden Gate [X]press Online