Job Description:
Middle East correspondent
The Times and The Sunday Times are looking for a Middle East correspondent to be based in the region.
The successful candidate will be responsible for covering major Middle East news stories across a broad range of areas and writing in-depth analysis and features for The Times and The Sunday Times.
You will be an experienced self-motivated journalist with strong expertise in Middle Eastern politics and current affairs.
Apply with a covering letter and your CV by August 27.
Responsibilities
- Pitch agenda-setting exclusive Middle Eastern news stories, features and comment ideas as well as video, polls, interactive graphics and picture gallery ideas to engage our digital audience, and plan how these are shared and promoted online
Write stories in a distinctive and engaging way that meets the brief from the commissioning editor
Demonstrate an understanding of what works best for digital, offering content that is truly distinctive
Continuously build and maintain excellent contacts across the Middle East
Write with authority and command the respect of our readers
Write constructive news reports, putting people at the heart of stories, with high quality analysis and expertise
Use social networking and other digital platforms for content generation and to promote coverage of the Middle East in The Times and The Sunday Times
Represent The Times and The Sunday Times on radio, television and other media - especially our own stations
Successfully manage productive relationships with the foreign editor and journalists across the newsroom
Collaborate with production colleagues in design, pictures and sub-editing to enhance the stories you write
Plan, pitch and deliver long-term projects and investigations
Skills and experience
- Experience writing agenda setting news stories for a national newspaper, magazine or digital publisher
Demonstrable expertise in Middle eastern news and politics and have good knowledge of the geography of the area
Keen attention to detail and meticulous fact-checking
Good understanding of audience data and SEO techniques to maximise search results
Able to use social media to engage current and new audiences for The Times and The Sunday Times
Able to work autonomously and to strict deadlines
Excellent presentation skills and able to communicate succinctly and effectively
A strong understanding of editorial compliance and regulatory issues
Business Area: PEOPLE
Job Category: Editorial/Journalism
Union Status:
Non-Union / A clear and likely internal candidate
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Req ID: 39994