From 2016 to 2021, he served as Director of Acquisition and Original Production at OSN, where he successfully managed and strategised the Arabic Content Acquisition and curation for both linear and non-linear platforms. During his tenure, Ziad established strong relationships with production houses and leading producers throughout the region, enabling him to identify and develop key content initiatives. Notably, he spearheaded 'Awake,' the first miniseries to be licensed internationally following its world premiere on OSN. Ziad also successfully launched the platform's two award-winning original productions: 'Anonymous' (Limited Series) and 'Curfew' (Feature Film). He holds a BA in Business Marketing with a Minor in Communication Arts from Lebanese American University and an MBC in Media Management, combining business acumen with creative industry expertise.