Writer and Digital Marketer, among other things…
I’m Akram Herrak, a writer and digital marketer with 7+ years of experience.
Hi there, and welcome to my professional and creative portfolio.
I write about film, literature, travel, music, culture, and chess, and my work has appeared in Reader’s Digest, Grammys, Thrillist, Islands, Hearing Things, Heartbeat, Independent Book Review, High on Films, The GLR Review, TheCollector, and more.
As a digital marketer, I’ve worked with SaaS, NGOs, magazines, and film production companies to enhance their online presence through multiple means: SMM, SEO, Influencer Marketing, Paid Ads, and more. Previous clients include CreatorVC, Boston Web Group, Chessbook, Life Itself NGO, and many more.
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Email
herrakakram@gmail.com
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Phone
+34 634416130
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Time Zone
European Central Time
Education
Bachelor’s Degree
2017 – 2020
English Studies
Master’s Degree
2020 – 2023
Cultural Management and Policy
Experience
Freelance Writer/Journalist – FREELANCE
January 2018 – Present
Brainstorming, pitching, and writing articles, essays, listicles, and evergreen content for a variety of publications. The themes and subjects I cover include cinema, literature, culture, music, and travel. My work has appeared in Grammy’s, Reader’s Digest, Thrillist, The G&L Review, TheCollector, Hearing Things, High on Films, and others.
Assistant Program Manager – RACINES AISBL
October 2021 – February 2022
Assistant program manager to a documentary film focused on migrant issues in North Africa, as part of The Maghreb Action on Displacement and Rights (MADAR). Responsibilities included: planning, budgeting, communication with stakeholders and collaborators, and overseeing different aspects of production.
Literary Critic – INDEPENDENT BOOK REVIEW
January 2023 – August 2023
Writing reviews and articles covering contemporary releases by independent authors in different genres, both fiction and nonfiction. Responsibilities included: writing, editing, SEO optimization, literary criticism, and research.
Film Critic – HIGH ON FILMS
January 2019 – February 2023
Writing articles and long-form content on film history and contemporary releases, as well as film festival coverage, including New York Asian Film Festival, Venice Film Festival, Fantasia, and others. Responsibilities included: writing, editing, SEO optimization, film criticism, and research.
Writer, Subtitle Creation, Social Media Management, and Content Creation – CREATORVC
October 2024 – April 2025
Created multiple campaigns for CreatorVC’s documentary series titled “In Search of Darkness.” Created subtitles for a five-hour documentary titled “In Search of Darkness Part IV” Responsibilities included: content creation and planning for In Search of Darkness’ social media accounts with a focus on classic horror, nostalgia, and trivia, subtitle creation, syncing, and editing for documentary films.
Program Manager/Social Media Manager – LIFE ITSELF NGO
February 2024 – April 2024
Project/social media management for a short-term project to help launch a website containing three courses on conscious coliving. Responsibilities included: website design ideas, newsletter content, social media content creation and management, and community engagement.
Social Media Manager – THE G&L REVIEW
March 2024 – February 2025
Creating social media content for Instagram/Facebook/LinkedIn based on the current issue of the magazine, as well as online-exclusive essays. Responsibilities included: content creation, content scheduling, copywriting, graphic design, content collaborations (often with podcasts, online communities), and community management.
Social Media Manager – BOSTON WEB GROUP
June 2025 – August 2026
Handled social media management for brands/publications represented by the Boston Web Group on a freelance basis. Responsibilities included: content creation, content scheduling, copywriting, graphic design, and community management.
News Writer – STATIC MEDIA/ISLANDS
May 2025 – September 2025
Working as part of a newsroom, producing multiple travel-related news articles per day. Responsibilities include: research, writing, editing, proofreading, SEO optimization, and headline research.
B2C Marketing Specialist – CHESSBOOK
May 2025 – January 2026
Handling all marketing aspects for Chessbook, a website/app for chess players to organize their opening repertoire. Spearheaded an identity rebrand, as well as social media management, content creation, newsletter writing, creator collaborations, and any other tasks relating to marketing.
Marketing Manager – ROOKIFY
February 2026 – Present
Handling all marketing operations for Rookify, an AI-powered chess coaching tool. This includes newsletter creation and management, email marketing automation, social media management, video editing, and more.
Marketing Manager – CHESSIVERSE
February 2026 – Present
Handling all marketing operations for Chessiverse, one of the biggest chess platforms on the internet. This includes social media management, newsletter management, email marketing and automation, creator outreach, community management, as well as active participation in the management of the platform and its executive directions.
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Contact Me
Get in touch!
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herrakakram@gmail.com
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+34 634416130
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Dublin, Ireland