Jihan Mansour is an award-winning bilingual journalist, senior editor, and media executive with more than 15 years of experience leading newsrooms, managing breaking news coverage, and driving audience growth across television, digital, and social media platforms. Throughout her distinguished career, she has built a reputation for delivering insightful reporting, strategic newsroom leadership, and impactful storytelling across international audiences.
She currently serves as Senior Editor at Newslooks in Washington, D.C., and previously led the Washington Bureau of Cairo News Network as Editor-in-Chief, Bureau Chief, and Anchor. Mansour has covered six U.S. presidential elections, major international summits, and significant global political developments, bringing extensive expertise in U.S., Middle Eastern, and international affairs.
Jihan holds an MBA in Strategic Media Management and Global Leadership from the University of Colorado and is widely recognized for her leadership in digital journalism, multilingual communication, audience engagement, and media innovation. Her experience navigating the rapidly evolving media landscape makes her a valuable voice on the intersection of technology, communication, and public discourse.
As a member of the Advisory Board of the AI in Washington Exhibition and Conference 2026, she brings exceptional expertise in media leadership, international communications, and the role of emerging technologies in shaping public understanding and global conversations.
Dr. Hikmat Beaini, President of AI in Washington 2026, commented:
“Jihan Mansour has demonstrated outstanding leadership in journalism and international media, helping audiences understand some of the most important political and global developments of our time. We are honored to welcome her to our Advisory Board and look forward to benefiting from her expertise, insight, and commitment to informed public dialogue.”