Maheen Mustafa
Anchor, Director @TheAmericanSide | Founder, MTG | Social Impact Journalist | APCO & CFC Alumn
- Role
- Founder and CEO at Mtg
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Maheen Mustafa
A visionary and strategic leader with breadth of experience in writing, media relations, social media, television and institutional storytelling. Two decades of journalism and communications experience – both in agency setting and in-house roles. A collaborative team leader and storyteller who thrives in a nurturing environment where strong work ethics, initiative, honesty, mentorship are valued.Led Maheen The Globe (MTG) newsroom with collaborators from around the globe to increase the visibility of a global perspective, particularly that of BIPOC communities and immigrants.Led the media relations team at Committee for Children (CFC), a global nonprofit teaching social emotional learning to kids across America and around the globe.Under my leadership, CFC got placements in top tier outlets such as Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Seattle Times, Washington Post, New Day Northwest, Education Week and Parents Magazine. I also directed their internal and external messaging, created and successfully implemented strategic media relations plans.Written, produced, directed and televised more than 400 reports for DawnNews TV and, 65 bylines, 30 video panels and four global music projects for Maheen The Globe (MTG)- a Seattle-based global media outlet and production company.
Experience
Founder and CEO
Jul 2019 — Present · Seattle, WA, US
MTG is a Seattle-based global media outlet and production house that launched on July 27, 2019. It aims to elevate BIPOC and immigrant narratives and perspectives through impactful storytelling. The beats include social impact, race, culture, climate, and space.
Education
Lahore University of Management Sciences
Bachelor's Degree, Social Sciences; Anthropology/Sociology and Philosophy. Minor: Economics, Math
2003 — 2007
New York University
NYU Modern Journalism Program, Journalism
Skills
- Newsletters
- Magazines
- Storytelling
- Blogging
- Documentaries
- Ap Style
- Social Networking
- Research
- Strategic Communications
- Ms Sharepoint
- News Writing
- Word
- Cision
- Writing
- Microsoft Office
- Event Management
- Crisis Communications
- English
- Content Development
- Video Editing
- Editing
- Excel
- Final Cut Pro
- Television
- Technical Writing
- Internal & External Communications
- Social Media
- Breaking News
- Broadcast
- Journalism
- Issue Management
- Press Releases
- Digital Media
- Public Relations
- Proofreading
- Media Relations
- Stories
- Newspapers
- Indesign
- Video
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