NAZEEM's CV
NAZEEM BEEGUM RAHUMAN
SENIOR WRITER & NEWS PROFESSIONAL
India
Profile summary
Media professional with 15+ years of experience across India, Middle East and Southeast Asia, including senior newsroom roles at China Daily and Khaleej Times. Author of four books, including a memoir.
Career highlights
Expo 2020 Media Delegation: Represented the UAE media delegation to the Netherlands ahead of Expo 2020 (2017).
Exclusive Interviews: Interviewed high-profile personalities including foreign diplomats and filmmakers.
Published four books, including an English-language memoir: Published four books, including an English-language memoir.
Key skills
TechnicalDigital publishing InDesign InCopy Website Development
ProfessionalCopy-desk management Headline writing Structural editing Fact-checking Features Political analysis Opinion/Op-eds Interviews CMS Multimedia scripts Social media SEO fundamentals Page planning Layout AP Style UK Style SEO Content Strategy CRM Brochure Writing Ad Copywriting Media Relations Communications STEM Trainer Press Releases Photography AI
EducationClassroom Management Lesson Planning E-learning
Professional experience
Senior Copy Editor, National News DeskJul 2024 - Jul 2025
China DailyBeijing, China- Edited high-priority national and international news copy with headlines for global readers across print and digital platforms.
- Worked with desk managers, reporters and production teams to deliver accurate, publication-ready pages under tight deadlines.
- Guided reporters on story angles, source verification and writing technique, strengthening clarity, structure and accuracy.
Sub Editor, National News DeskMay 2022 - May 2024
Khmer TimesPhnom Penh, Cambodia- Managed production of local and international news sections for global readership.
- Mentored junior reporters on news writing, structure, clarity and objective tone.
Consulting EditorApr 2022 - May 2022
Eurasian TimesBengaluru, India- Curated and wrote specialist articles on international aviation and defence for a fixed-term editorial assignment.
Chief Content Editor, English Digital DeskSep 2021 - Feb 2022
ETV BharatHyderabad, India- Led English digital news coverage, overseeing breaking news, analysis and multimedia video scripts.
- Supervised multi-department writing teams for clarity, compliance and accuracy.
EditorJan 2021 - Jun 2021
Al Shorts (News App)Jaipur, India- Led English and Hindi digital content creators during the launch phase of a fast-paced news app.
- Developed and monitored audience-growth content strategies to strengthen social engagement.
Freelance Writer, Editor & Research OfficerMar 2019 - Dec 2020
Dubai Media CityUAE- Developed communication and content strategies for a PR agency and an NGO.
- Wrote press releases, social campaigns, speeches and video scripts for corporate clients; coordinated media relations and client-managed events.
Chief Copy Editor, National News DeskMay 2015 - Dec 2018
Khaleej TimesDubai, UAE- Led the copyediting team in coordination with reporters and designers; managed daily page planning and visual layout.
- Contributed breaking-news stories, high-profile interviews and op-eds.
Copy EditorAug 2013 - May 2014
Gulf NewsDubai, UAE- Edited national news, business, features and sports copy and wrote strong headlines in a digital-first newsroom.
Senior Sub-Editor / Op-Ed WriterOct 2007 - Aug 2013
Gulf TodaySharjah, UAE- Planned and finalised international pages using wire stories and breaking news.
- Wrote political analysis and interviewed internationally recognised personalities for features.
Reporter / Sub-EditorDec 2004 - Aug 2006
Arabia / Evening PostUAE- Reported on cultural narratives and expatriate-community issues; wrote features and interviews.
- Planned layout and design for daily news pages.
Editorial Coordinator / ReporterJul 1999 - Aug 2004
Kala Kaumudi MagazineKerala, India- Covered stories and events, conducted interviews, managed freelance writers and coordinated with design, proofreading and printing teams.
Reporter / ColumnistJan 1999 - Jun 1999
Democratic IndiaKerala, India- Reported on social issues and curated a weekly literary column.
Copy Editor / Gulf News / DubaiAug 2013 - May 2014
UAE /- Edited national news, business, features and sports copy and wrote strong headlines in a digital-first newsroom.
Senior Sub-Editor / Op-Ed Writer / Gulf Today / SharjahOct 2007 - Aug 2013
UAE /- Planned and finalised international pages using wire stories and breaking news.
- Wrote political analysis and interviewed internationally recognised personalities for features.
Education
MA, English Language & LiteratureJan 1994 - Jan 1996
University of KeralaPG Diploma, Journalism & Mass CommunicationJan 1996 - Jan 1997
KeralaB.Ed., EnglishJan 1993 - Jan 1994
University of Kerala• B.Ed., English — University of KeralaJan 1993 - Jan 1994
• IELTS — C1 level (September 2025)- TEFL — 120 hours (November 2025)
- Robotics & AI Trainer Certification Program (STEM Trainer) — Manorama Horizon (In Progress)
Certifications
IELTS2025-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
TEFL2025-11-01T00:00:00.000Z
AI Robotics STEM TrainerManorama Horizons
Languages
English · Native
Hindi · Intermediate
Malayalam · Native
Chinese · Basic