Atheer Mohammed

I train TV channels and news agencies for the age of digital journalism

Certified digital journalism trainer and Head of Digital Media at Al-Nahrain TV, with more than 13 years inside Iraqi newsrooms.

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Atheer Mohammed leading a workshop on social platforms
CFI · France Médias Monde Certified trainer
13+years in digital media
2years of intensive training with CFI
25episodes on innovative journalism
MENAregional reach of the “TV Report” handbook
In my own words · College of Media, University of Baghdad

My talk on teaching digital journalism at the University of Baghdad

I spoke about my experience delivering the first modern digital journalism lessons to students of the College of Media, in front of the Dean of the College, Ammar Taher Mohammed, and in the presence of Antoine Cormery, Director of Académie France Médias Monde.

4:19 min · in Arabic College of Media · University of Baghdad Académie France Médias Monde
International certification

Certified by CFI – France Médias Monde

A professional certification earned through an intensive training program, and the foundation of every program I deliver.

CFI
Certified digital journalism trainer CFI · France Médias Monde

Digital Journalism Trainer certification from CFI – France Médias Monde

I completed a two-year intensive program with CFI, the French media development agency and part of the France Médias Monde group (parent company of France 24, RFI and Monte Carlo Doualiya), in partnership with the French Embassy in Iraq under the “Innovative Journalism in Iraq” program, earning certification as a digital journalism trainer.

I received the certificate at the College of Media, University of Baghdad, in the presence of Antoine Cormery, Director of Académie France Médias Monde, journalist Sofia Amara, head of the program, and the Dean of the College, Ammar Taher Mohammed.

Two-year program With the French Embassy Innovative Journalism in Iraq
Atheer Mohammed outside the France Médias Monde headquarters
Outside the France Médias Monde headquarters — France 24 · RFI · Monte Carlo Doualiya
Atheer Mohammed with Antoine Cormery
With Antoine Cormery, Director of Académie France Médias Monde
Atheer Mohammed with journalist Sofia Amara
With French journalist Sofia Amara, head of the program

Meta-certified training

18 hours of professional training in managing Facebook and Instagram, publishing and advertising best practices, and audience engagement.

Co-author of the “TV Report” handbook

A training reference produced by CFI, the Iraqi Media Network and the College of Media, distributed across the Middle East and North Africa and translated into several languages, including Kurdish.

“Innovative Journalism in Iraq” video series

I contributed to writing the episodes and to the logistics of filming. The series is published on the Académie France Médias Monde channel.

Source: TV reporting ↗ · Digital journalism ↗

● In the room
College of Media · University of Baghdad

From the closing of the first modern digital journalism course

I was among the first to teach digital journalism in its modern form at the College of Media, University of Baghdad — Iraq’s leading academic institution for media — within the “Innovative Journalism in Iraq” program led by French journalist Sofia Amara.

I helped design and deliver the college’s first specialized digital journalism curriculum, and the trainees went on to win a newsroom immersion grant in France, at the Académie and France 24.

First digital journalism curriculum CFI program Grant to France 24
Training programs

Training that changes how a newsroom works

Hands-on programs designed for TV and news-agency teams, built on the reality of Arab newsrooms and measured by results the audience can see.

01

Impactful online media presence

How presenters, reporters and editors become trusted, influential voices on digital platforms: on-camera presence for social media, building a personal media identity, vertical video, and engaging audiences without compromising credibility.

02

Digital journalism and the modern newsroom

Moving from TV to “digital first”: workflows, team roles and multi-platform publishing.

03

Live streaming and real-time coverage

Running live broadcasts and real-time coverage of major events and crises, drawing on field experience at major channels.

04

Fact-checking and countering disinformation

Tools and methods to verify images, video and viral claims — and protect the organization’s reputation.

05

AI in the newsroom

Prompt engineering and generative AI tools to speed up production, editing and data analysis.

06

Platform management and audience growth

Publishing, engagement and advertising strategies on Facebook, Instagram and X, backed by Meta-certified training.

Workshop on platform algorithms
From the “How to work with the platforms” workshop — Content Lab project
Who it’s for

Designed for media organizations

TV channels

Preparing presenters, reporters and digital teams to carry the power of the screen onto digital platforms.

News agencies

Faster, more accurate digital publishing, and stronger breaking-news and verification desks.

Media schools and organizations

Curricula and workshops for students and practitioners in development and humanitarian media.

Intensive workshops Long-term team development Digital strategy consulting In person or remote
Organizations I’ve worked with

Experience from inside the newsroom

Al-Nahrain TV
Dijlah TV
Iraqi Media Network (IMN)
Baghdad Today News Agency
CFI – France Médias Monde
College of Media – University of Baghdad
Al-Sharqiya TV
Al-Sumaria TV
Al-Mada Foundation for Media, Culture and Arts
Huqooq Center · Tech 4 Peace
Career

13+ years at the heart of digital media

Head of Digital Media | Al-Nahrain TV

Leading the channel’s digital media department, overseeing its digital platforms and publishing teams, and developing content and engagement strategies.

Digital Media Director | Dijlah TV

Managed the channel’s digital content, supervised publishing and engagement teams, and developed digital and live-broadcast strategies.

Digital Media Director | Iraqi Media Network (IMN)

Oversaw the digital platforms of Al-Iraqiya General, News, Sports and Al-Iraqiya Al-Wataniya, and developed interactive publishing strategies.

Digital Media & Campaigns Director | Iraq International Book Fair – Al-Mada Foundation

Led the media plan, paid campaigns and real-time digital coverage of the “Palm and Neighbours” edition, one of the fair’s most successful.

Digital Editor & Promoter | Baghdad Today News Agency

Edited and published breaking news and ran audience engagement campaigns.

Social Media Editor | TV talk shows

Managed digital content and audience engagement for several talk shows on Iraqi satellite channels.

Atheer Mohammed leading a workshop
About

Atheer Mohammed

Head of Digital Media at Al-Nahrain TV, digital journalist and digital journalism trainer based in Baghdad.

For more than 13 years I have worked inside Iraq’s leading media organizations, leading digital teams across television, news, humanitarian and volunteer media — from crisis coverage to live broadcasts of major events.

Today I bring this experience to media organizations through practical training programs that combine CFI’s international methodology with the reality of Arab newsrooms, and use AI to speed up journalistic work without compromising accuracy or credibility.

Contact

Ready to develop your media team?

Tell me about your organization, your team and your goals, and I’ll propose a training program tailored to your needs.

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