Conor Sheils

About

International journalist and digital media specialist with over a decade of experience covering major global events across Europe, the Middle East, and East Africa. From documenting the Arab Spring's aftermath in Egypt and Tunisia to reporting on the Ukraine war from Tbilisi, I've developed a deep understanding of complex geopolitical dynamics and cross-cultural storytelling. My work has appeared in leading international outlets including Al Jazeera English, Vice, Middle East Eye, and the Christian Science Monitor and elsewhere. I specialise in combining traditional reporting with digital innovation, leveraging OSINT techniques and emerging technologies to enhance storytelling and verification. Currently serving as a Homepage Editor, I bring extensive experience in digital newsroom leadership, having managed multinational teams and driven editorial strategy across multiple platforms. Previously held roles as a foreign desk editor in Vienna, a Managing Editor in Tunisia, and worked as a national news reporter in both the UK and Ireland. My skills include: ● Breaking News Coverage & Real-time Reporting ● Crisis & Conflict Zone Reporting ● Multimedia journalism (Video, Audio, Interactive) ● Digital Content Strategy & Optimization (SEO, Analytics, Audience Engagement) ● OSINT Investigation & Digital Verification ● Social Media News Gathering & Distribution ● Editorial Leadership & Newsroom Management ● UGC Verification & Fact-checking ● Digital News Production & Homepage Management I'm particularly passionate about migration issues, international politics, and the intersection of technology and journalism. Available for assignments and editorial consultancy. References and voice demo available upon request.