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About Al Arabiya English ... Al Arabiya English is the leading source of news and opinion from the Middle East for English-speaking audiences around the world. It is a 24-hour digital news platform publishing breaking news, politics, business, features, opinion and lifestyle. With a headquarters in Dubai and correspondents across the region, Al Arabiya English presents a globalized view of the Arab world to audiences across five continents. Key About Al Arabiya
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Al Arabiya English is the leading source of news
and opinion from the Middle East for English-speaking

audiences around the world. It is a 24-hour digital news platform publishing breaking news,
politics,

business, features, opinion and lifestyle. With a headquarters in Dubai and correspondents
across the

region, Al Arabiya English presents a globalized view of the Arab world to audiences across
five

continents.
Key responsibilities and accountabilities

The candidate will be required to monitor,
collect and analyze facts about newsworthy current events and create breaking news
updates and publish immediately, with a focus on both speed and accuracy.

You will be required to formulate hard news
through online or personal sources, investigation, interviews, news wires, social media
and data analysis.
• Monitor various
channels, news outlets, wires, press agencies, government sources, social media
for breaking news updates
• Verify and publish
relevant breaking news on the website and on social media channels
• Arrange interviews
with people who can provide information about a story
• Establish and
maintain relationships with credible sources
• Review and
evaluate news events to isolate pertinent facts and details
• Analyze
information obtained from news sources
• Agree with the
editor on stories, angles and areas of concentration
• Complete tasks
assigned by the editor

Requirements
• 5+ years of experience
in online journalism
• Proven speed and
accuracy in reporting news
• Strong English
language editing, writing and reporting skills
• Strong written and
spoken communication skills
• Proven ability to
reach relevant and credible sources
• Proven knowledge of
the politics in the Middle East
• Data analysis
capabilities
• Have relevant contacts
• Word and Excel skills
• An eye for detail
along with critical thinking
• Arabic speaking and
translation skills are an advantage
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