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Reuters is seeking a journalist to join its Middle East Breaking News Hub operation.
The Hub is in charge of producing real-time news alerts and stories in in English and Arabic from a variety of sources, including TV broadcast, podcasts, social media and national news agency feeds, and works closely with reporters in the Gulf and across the wider Middle East to accurately break news for Reuters’ global audience of decision makers in business, media and politics.
This role will focus on Arabic-speaking countries and will be based in Dubai.
As Middle East and North Africa Breaking News Correspondent, you will:
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Focus on Arabic-speaking countries as part of our news operation across the Middle East.
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Snap news clearly, accurately and quickly; write the first newsbreaks within 3 minutes of the alert.
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Work under pressure in a very fast-paced environment.
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Write breaking news alerts and newsbreaks from financial/energy statements, speeches, tweets, TV broadcast.
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Deliver the news first to Reuters subscribers, consolidating our reputation as the world’s most influential news agency.
To be Middle East and North Africa Breaking News Correspondent, you will likely have:
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Excellent command of Arabic and English languages.
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A strong understanding of the politics, social change and conflicts at play within the Middle East.
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A solid knowledge of the energy and financial industries.
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An ability to work under pressure, and work early or late shifts.
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An ability to work with a large team across the Middle East and North Africa.
Please note, the deadline for applications is Wednesday 30th November 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 -
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 -
Benefits: We offer competitive salary packages and market leading benefits including paid volunteering days and a wellbeing scheme including private healthcare -
Perks: Work alongside Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists and a team who provide unmatched, award-winning coverage of the world’s most important stories.
About Reuters
Reuters is the world’s largest multimedia news provider. Founded in 1851, it is committed to the Trust Principles of independence, integrity and freedom from bias. With unmatched coverage in over 16 languages, and reaching billions of people worldwide every day, Reuters provides trusted intelligence that powers humans and machines to make smart decisions. It supplies business, financial, national and international news and sports news to professionals via the world’s media organizations, desktop terminals, industry events and directly to consumers. Reuters: The Real World in Real Time
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We also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law.
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