Job Details
The Writer translates material from English into Arabic and works closely with MBN's editorial personnel.
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.
MBN is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity