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Joe Khalil is an Associate Professor at the School of Communication at Northwestern University. With over fifteen years of professional experience in Arab television production, acting as a director and executive producer for major Arab satellite channels including Orbit, MBC, MTV, and CNBC Arabiya, he has engaged in workshops for organizations such as USAID, IREX, and USIP. His academic and professional endeavors span several countries including the U.S., Italy, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, and the United Arab Emirates. Khalil's research interests are particularly focused on Arab youth, alternative media, and global media industries. He has supervised corporate research related to production programming and has authored a policy monograph on Arab satellite entertainment television and public diplomacy. A co-author of the book 'Arab Television Industries,' he is currently developing a book project based on his dissertation, which examines youth-generated media in Lebanon and Saudi Arabia. Khalil is proficient in English, French, and Arabic, making regular appearances as an expert guest on media programs such as Al-Jazeera International and the BBC.
Northwestern University • Evanston, IL
Teaching and researching communication with a focus on Arab media industries.
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