Aliyah Mohammed
About Aliyah Mohammed
Aliyah Mohammed serves as the Associate Managing Editor at VentureBeat, a position she has held since 2022. With a background in journalism and social media coordination, she has worked for various news organizations, including Bay Area News Group and Newsela.
Work at VentureBeat
Aliyah Mohammed has been serving as the Associate Managing Editor at VentureBeat since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing editorial operations and contributing to the publication's mission of delivering technology news and analysis. Her experience in managing content and editorial teams supports VentureBeat's commitment to high-quality journalism in the tech industry.
Previous Experience in Journalism
Prior to her current position, Aliyah Mohammed worked at Newsela as an Associate Editor from 2020 to 2022. She also held the role of Assistant News Editor at Newsela from 2017 to 2020. Her career began with The Daily Californian, where she reported on various topics from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, she gained experience as a Social Media and Web Coordinator at Bay Area News Group from 2015 to 2017, where she enhanced reader engagement across social media platforms.
Education and Academic Background
Aliyah Mohammed studied at De Anza College, focusing on Mass Communications and English from 2008 to 2011. She then attended the University of California, Berkeley, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Media Studies and English from 2011 to 2013. Her academic background has equipped her with the skills necessary for a successful career in journalism and media.
Community Journalism Experience
During her time at Bay Area News Group, Aliyah Mohammed covered various topics including city government, education, crime, and community issues in Milpitas and Fremont. This experience as a community journalist allowed her to engage with local issues and contribute to the public discourse in her reporting.
Social Media and Engagement Strategies
As a Social Media and Web Coordinator at Bay Area News Group, Aliyah Mohammed successfully increased reader engagement across the organization's social media accounts, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Her strategies in digital engagement contributed to building a stronger online presence for the news organization.