Senior Journalist (Arabic Original Programs)
The Senior Journalist will be responsible to cover many topics of events to popular culture to sports, the economy, or the environment. Research, document, write, and present the news in an honest, ethical, and unbiased way.
Missions
- Interviewing people in a wide range of circumstances
- Writing copy for publication on a tight deadline
- Building contacts and sources for use in future stories
- Fact-checking the information given to you by a source
- Creating blog publications
- Writing and researching accurate stories
- Seeking out and investigating stories via your contacts, press releases and other
- Attending press conferences and asking questions
- Answering the phones on the news desk and reacting to breaking news stories
Required skills
- Curious about the world around you
- General understanding of current events
- Good communication skills, both written and oral
- Strong editing and proofreading skills
- Eye for detail
- Excellent written English skills
- Editing Skills
Required qualifications
- Minimum Bachelor Degree in Media, Politics, Journalism or in any related discipline.
- Minimum 6 years professional experience in a major news Organization. Must be a proven talent with solid Journalistic, Editorial and broadcast credentials.