Mira El Hayek

Producer • Video Editor • Translator

With over 15 years of experience in media, I specialize in end-to-end video production, post-production management, video editing, and literary translation across international broadcast networks, independent films, and leading publishing houses.

Trusted by:
BBC NOS Nieuws Al Jazeera L'Orient Le Jour Saudi Ministry of Culture

Selected Media Work

I started my journey in media as an editor for Al Sumaria TV, then moved to the BBC before starting my freelance journey collaborating with major international names like Al Jazeera and NOS Nieuws, as well as independent filmmakers. Here is a selection of my recent work:

Broadcast Series

Ma Khtalafna Series

Post-production coordinator for Al Araby TV / Fadaat Media Qatar, managing editing schedules, sound design, and final delivery.

Broadcast & Digital Journalism

BBC

Edited TV programs between 2018 and 2020 (BBC Xtra, Dunyana, The Scene), as well as producing digital stories after 2020, all adhering to international media standards across broadcast and digital platforms.

Selected Translation Work

I translate and copyedit submission dossiers, articles, and literary books, I also do transcriptions, and subtitles for films. Here is a selection of my recent work:

Documentary Treatment Translation

Sixth Story

Translation of the treatment of "Sixth Story", a feature documentary directed by Ahmed Abd and produced by Larsa Films.

Literary Translation

Tarjim Initiative

Translated Arabic poetry and fiction into English for the Saudi Ministry of Culture in collaboration with Nomads Publishing London.

Dr. Ahmad Bin Issa Al Hilaly Solid Drops
Abdulrahim Farghali Dates and Bullets
Muhammad Kheder Development
Muhammed Ibrahim Yaghob A Place of Forgetfulness

Transcription & Subtitles

Professional transcription, post-production subtitle creation, and translation for feature films, documentaries, and investigative podcasts.

Feature Documentary

Flana

French-Iraqi co-production directed by Zahraa Ghandour. Handled transcription, translation and subtitle creation in both English and French.

Feature Documentary

#FollowMe

Feature documentary directed by Anna Bruun Nørager and produced by Toolbox Film. Handled professional English subtitling work.

Documentary Film

La Fille au Pied d'Argent

Documentary directed by Zahraa Ghandour, produced by the French Institute in Baghdad. Handled transcription, translation and professional subtitling in French and English.

Investigative Audio

Lebanon Heist Podcast

Transcribed and edited interview content for Kerning Cultures' acclaimed narrative podcast series.

Honors & Awards

Journalism Excellence

Samir Kassir Award for Freedom of Press

Nominated Finalist (2019) for exceptional journalistic integrity and commitment to freedom of expression.

Creative Recognition

Deutsche Bank Creative Awards

Winner (2012).

Get In Touch

Currently taking on select projects in video editing, post-production management, and literary translation. Let's collaborate.