Ahmad S Ashour

Al Jazeera Media Network

Bio

Ahmed Ashour is a senior digital media executive with over 20 years of experience leading editorial innovation and digital transformation at Al Jazeera. Proven record of launching impactful initiatives, building and managing cross-regional teams, and growing audience engagement at scale. Skilled in strategic planning, product innovation, and editorial leadership across newsrooms and platforms. A passionate advocate for creative storytelling, digital-first thinking, and meaningful journalism.

Experience

- Director of Digital Initiatives at Al Jazeera Media Network - (2025 - Present). - Chief Editor of Digital Content at Al Jazeera Arabic - (2019 - 2025). - Senior Producer of "Nashratkom" - (2016 - 2018). - Senior Producer at Al Jazeera Human Rights Institute - (2013 - 2016). - Founder & Executive Manager at Aljazeeratalk.net - (2006 - 2015). - Executive Producer at Programs Division - (2009 - 2010). - New Media Journalist at Al Jazeera Arabic Newsroom - (2007 - 2008) / (2011 - 2012). - Senior Graphic Designer at Al Jazeera Media Network - (2004 - 2006).

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design

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