Arab News is a Saudi Arabia-based English-language news website that provides the latest and most comprehensive coverage of news, analysis, opinions, and features from across the Middle East and around the world. Established in 1975, Arab News is one of the oldest and most trusted news sources in the Middle East and has a readership that spans the globe. The website covers a wide range of topics including politics, business, sports, entertainment, technology, and lifestyle, and is committed to providing accurate and unbiased reporting on major news events in the region and beyond. With its team of experienced journalists and correspondents, Arab News is a go-to source for breaking news and insightful analysis from the Middle East and beyond.
With such a large distribution and diverse group of readers, Arab News is the first choice among executives in local and foreign financial institutions.arabnews.comArab News is popular among many sections of Saudi society, including nationals and foreign residents, and from various socio-economic levels — guest workers to company CEOs.
arabnews.comAs for the distinctive green-tinted paper on which Arab News is printed, that tradition began with its Arabic sister paper, Asharq Al-Awsat.
[30] In October 2019, Arab News launched a digital Japanese edition, called Arab News Japan, publishing in English and Japanese languages as the first middle east media outlet in Japan. [31]en.wikipedia.orgIn February 2018, Arab News launched a digital Pakistani edition, called Arab News Pakistan, headquartered in Islamabad.
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CountryHosted in United States
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Latitude\Longitude37.751 / -97.822 Google Map
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Traffic rank#4,643 Site Rank
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Site age28 yrs old
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Site Owner informationWhois info
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Founder(s)Hisham Hafiz,Mohammad Ali Hafiz
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Founded20 April 1975,4 April 2018 (Relaunch)
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HeadquartersRiyadh,,,Saudi Arabia
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FormatBroadsheet
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PublisherSaudi Research and Marketing Group
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EditorFaisal J. Abbas
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LanguageEnglish
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Circulation51,481
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28 yrs
United States
Duties and Responsibilities...
• Develops and write news stories in classical Arabic with clarity, accuracy and balance.
• Monitors English and Arabic news feed and events.
• Performs under deadline pressure.
• Completes writing assignments (including re-writes) for summaries, news programs, news packages, live events and features following generally accepted news writing style and format.
• Re-writes/translates wire copy, stories for the newscast, teases and packages.
• Conducts research for story assignment and ensuring that news stories are in compliance with MBN standards and codes.
• Works closely with anchors, reporters and producers to support daily newscast.
• Performs other related tasks assigned by the Producer and Senior Producer for updating news tickers, graphics and animation inserts and clipping videos and interview clips.
Qualifications, Experience, and Education Requirements:
• Bachelor degree in Journalism or Broadcast Journalism is preferred.
• 3 years of professional writing experience (experience writing international news preferred).
• Verbal and written communication skills in Classic Arabic and English.
• Demonstrated experience with digital news broadcasting.
• knowledge of using graphic, editorial system (ENPS, Inews, VisArt and basic video editing)
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of management.
• Strong computer and database skills.
• Ability to exercise self-discipline and time-management skills.
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Writer-Pan Arab
The Middle East Broadcasting Networks, Inc. (MBN) is seeking a writer to develop and write news stories in classical Arabic with clarity, accuracy, and balance for our Programming department at our Headquarters in Springfield,VA...
The Writer is responsible for gathering information and writing material for the two hour show by preparing, writing and copy editing assigned stories into scripts.
SPECIFIC DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties and responsibilities noted below are considered the essential functions of the job.
• Develops and writes scripts for the show in classical Arabic with clarity, accuracy and balance.
• Gathers information on issues and events of a regional and international significance from a variety of sources.
• Copies & edits scripts for accuracy, factual content, pronunciation, grammar and spelling.
• Performs under deadline pressure.
• Completes writing assignments (including re-writes) for programs, live events and features.
• Maintains a knowledge of current International and U.S. events.
• Conducts on-line research for difficult story assignments.
• Works closely with producers and directors in developing script and format.
• Revises script until producer approval.
• Assists Producers.
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism.
• 3 -5 years experience writing international news or news magazine shows.
• Demonstrated verbal and written Classic Arabic and English communication skills.
• Experience with digital news broadcasting.
• Strong computer and databases skills.
• Ability to communicate verbally, written and translate from English to classic Arabic.
• Ability to accommodate flexible work schedule to support 24/7 news environment.
MBN is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity
Job Type: Full-time Show more details...