Thomson Reuters Hiring for Chief Economics Correspondent, Gulf Region – Reuters Job at Dubai Full Time

Reuters is looking for a Chief Economics Correspondent to cover the momentous economic and financial shifts underway in the Gulf region and Iran. You will lead our coverage of how the finances and economies of the region shape governments, companies and societies. You will travel regularly and work with colleagues in the six GCC countries as well as digging into how a possible Iran deal could transform the sanction-hit economy of the Islamic Republic.

The region is witnessing tremendous changes as Gulf oil producers led by Saudi Arabia attempt to reinvent their economies to reduce dependence on oil revenues. Economic competition is also heating up between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates after the Saudi government said it would no longer work with foreign companies that lack a regional base in the kingdom from 2024, challenging the dominance of Dubai as the Middle East’s business hub. The UAE itself is diversifying into new areas of growth such as cryptocurrencies and fintech.

To be successful in this role, you will be a strong reporter and writer as comfortable with breaking news as with shaping original, ambitious coverage. You will lead by example and work with reporters in the region to generate exclusives, deliver sharp analysis and deliver distinctive coverage that sets us apart.

As our Chief Economics Correspondent Gulf region, you will:

• Be a strong writer and a dynamic reporter who can thrive in a breaking news environment

• Have sharp news judgment, ability to define priorities and set the economic/financial news agenda

• Be able to produce in-depth coverage that distinguishes our file from the competition

• Have a proven track record in cultivating sources

• Work closely with the Gulf finance team and correspondents across the region and beyond

• Be able to work calmly under pressure and coordinate with other teams outside the region

To be our Chief Economics correspondent, you will likely have:

• At least seven years of experience

• A track record of journalistic excellence, strong news judgment and contacts

• Have a good knowledge of the region and its economies

• Ability to anchor, lead and write the big picture story

Please note, the deadline for application is Friday 3rd June 2022.

What’s in it For You?

At Reuters, our people are our greatest assets. Here are some of the benefits we offer for your personal and professional growth:

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  Global Career: As a global company, we can offer a truly international career and progression opportunities

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  Learning & Development: On the job learning and coaching with an intensive training package. We also have a dedicated training team focused on the continuous development of our journalists

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  Benefits: We offer competitive salary packages and market leading benefits including paid volunteering days and a wellbeing scheme including private healthcare and Multisport card

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  Perks: Work alongside Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists and a team who provide unmatched, award-winning coverage of the world’s most important stories.

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