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Editor, Middle East and North Africa – Reuters

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Government & Politics
    Media & Journalism
  • Dubai

Requirements

  • Have deep knowledge of the region
  • Have a successful track record of running coverage of major international news
  • Work with teams to generate smart and agenda-setting story ideas
  • Be able to prioritise coverage and know when to skip smaller stories
  • Have managed a sizeable team of journalists, preferably across multiple locations
  • Be able to mentor and coach staff, helping them to reach their potential
  • Be an excellent collaborator, with a track record of working with other editors, including visuals colleagues, to achieve the best results
  • Understand the needs of our major client groups: LSEG, agency media and digital professional clients
  • Understand a variety of story-telling formats and when to use them
  • Speak Arabic and perhaps one other regional language
  • Be based in Dubai, but another major centre in the region could be considered
  • Have experience of hostile environments and a working knowledge of safety protocols
  • Represent Reuters in an official capacity in the region when needed

Responsibilities

  • Have deep knowledge of the region
  • Have a successful track record of running coverage of major international news
  • Work with teams to generate smart and agenda-setting story ideas
  • Be able to prioritise coverage and know when to skip smaller stories
  • Have managed a sizeable team of journalists, preferably across multiple locations
  • Be able to mentor and coach staff, helping them to reach their potential
  • Be an excellent collaborator, with a track record of working with other editors, including visuals colleagues, to achieve the best results
  • Understand the needs of our major client groups: LSEG, agency media and digital professional clients
  • Understand a variety of story-telling formats and when to use them

FAQs

What is the deadline for applications for the Editor, Middle East and North Africa position?

The deadline for applications is Friday 1st November 2024.

Where is the preferred location for the Editor role?

The preferred location is Dubai, but another major center in the region could also be considered.

Is fluency in Arabic required for this position?

Yes, ideally, candidates should speak Arabic and possibly one other regional language.

What type of experience is required for this role?

Candidates should have experience running large teams and managing coverage of major international news.

Will the Editor be required to represent Reuters officially in the region?

Yes, the Editor will represent Reuters in an official capacity in the region when needed.

Are there opportunities for professional development offered?

Yes, Reuters offers on-the-job learning, coaching, and has a dedicated training team focused on the continuous development of its journalists.

Is experience working in hostile environments necessary for this role?

Yes, candidates should have experience in hostile environments and a working knowledge of safety protocols.

What is emphasized in the collaboration aspect of this job?

Candidates should be excellent collaborators with a track record of working effectively with other editors, including visuals colleagues, to achieve the best results.

What types of story-telling formats should the editor understand?

The editor should understand a variety of story-telling formats and know when to use them appropriately.

What are some of the benefits offered to employees at Reuters?

Reuters provides competitive salary packages, market-leading benefits including paid volunteering days, and the opportunity to work alongside Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists.

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Thomson Reuters is the world’s leading provider of news and information-based tools to professionals. Our worldwide network of journalists and specialist editors keep customers up to speed on global developments, with a particular focus on legal, regulatory and tax changes. Our customers operate in complex arenas that move society forward — tax, law, compliance, government, media. In a disruptive digital age, we help professionals reinvent themselves. Thomson Reuters shares are listed on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges (symbol: TRI).