We are seeking experienced journalists who are interested in being part of a multi-cultural team. We are looking for creative, hardworking individuals with a love of journalism and a keen eye for detail.
If you are interested in applying for any of these roles kindly email recruitment@thenationalnews.com with your covering letter, CV and work samples. Please mention the position and location in the email subject line.
| Position | Arts & Culture Editor |
| Location | Abu Dhabi, UAE |
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The National, the Middle East’s leading quality news organisation, is looking for an Arts & Culture Editor to help drive our global output of content. Candidates must have prior experience in arts and culture editing and possess strong writing and reporting skills, with proven examples of published work. You should be a driven, imaginative, highly organised journalist with a bursting contacts book and a head full of strong content ideas. You should be capable of managing a team of writers, working closely with the creative, social and multimedia departments, and planning long-term features projects with senior editors. Excellent time and deadline management and communication skills are essential. Knowledge of, and a passion for, Middle Eastern arts and culture trends are required. We are also looking for somebody with an understanding of social media and analytics to maximise the reach of our stories. The department and job are based in Abu Dhabi. This is an opportunity to join The National during a period of unprecedented expansion. Outside the UAE, we now have a substantial presence in London, Washington DC, Beirut, Cairo, Riyadh, Baghdad and Amman, as well as a number of other correspondents elsewhere. |
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| Position | Multimedia Journalist |
| Location | London, UK |
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The National is seeking a Multimedia Journalist in London to become part of our international multimedia team. We are looking for a creative, hardworking individual with a love of journalism and a keen eye for a story. The Multimedia Journalist is responsible for shooting and editing videos. You will be required to plan, produce, shoot and edit news and feature videos, working alongside our worldwide correspondents. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical know-how, be creative and keen to grow our video offering. Experience in video shooting and editing is a must. An understanding of Middle East society and culture is required. The successful candidate will also manage content coming in from reporters in the field by preparing and uploading content that enhances The National's digital presence and outreach. The candidate should have previous experience working in large multimedia teams. The National is one of the leading sources of news about the UAE, Middle East, North Africa and beyond. We are based in Abu Dhabi, with an expanding team of 130 journalists here, as well as bureaux in London, Washington DC, Beirut and Cairo and correspondents across the Mena region and further afield. |
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| Position | Multimedia Producer |
| Location | Abu Dhabi, UAE |
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The National is seeking an experienced Multimedia Producer to become part of our expanding international operation. We are looking for a creative, hardworking individual with a love of journalism and a keen eye for detail. You will be required to plan, produce and publish news and feature videos for our digital platform. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical know-how, be creative and keen to grow our video offering. Experience in video editing and recording is a must. Knowledge of the Middle East and experience of podcasting is also preferred. This is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious, respected news organisation renowned for our reporting of the Middle East and beyond. |
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| Position | Social Media Editor |
| Location | Abu Dhabi, UAE |
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The National is seeking an experienced Social Media Editor who has expert editorial judgement, an impeccable eye for detail and the ability to lead the daily workload of an international team of social media journalists. We are looking for a creative, hardworking individual with a love for all things social media. They must have initiative and resilience for breaking news and global current affairs, the creative flair for making new formats work and be a source of support and inspiration for the team. Reporting to the Head of Audience, you will also be required to support and implement strategies for audience growth, be across the fast-evolving social media industry and represent the Head of Audience when needed. The ideal candidate will be very organised, very hands-on and thrive in a fast-paced working environment. Experience in analytics and interpreting audience data are a must. This is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious, respected news organisation renowned for our reporting of the Middle East and beyond. |
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| Position | Head of Business |
| Location | Abu Dhabi, UAE |
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The National, the Middle East’s leading quality news organisation, is looking for a new Head of Business to run our business coverage. Candidates must have experience running a major business title or business department and possess proven management skills. You should have a deep understanding of companies, economics and finance in the UAE and wider Mena region – plus a network of serious contacts and a record of breaking exclusive stories and securing agenda-setting interviews. Candidates should be strong editors, with an understanding of analytics and social media strategy and the ability to present and package stories in the most eye-catching way possible. The ability to generate original story ideas and see them through to fruition is vital, as is the capacity to explain complex concepts. The successful candidate will head a team of 13 reporters and editors in Abu Dhabi and London, and can call on the services of other correspondents elsewhere in the world. There is also a substantial freelance budget. The National has earned a reputation as a leading source of news from and about the Middle East, North Africa and the wider world. As well as our main newsroom in Abu Dhabi, we have major bureaux in London, Washington DC, Beirut and Cairo, as well as a network of correspondents across the Mena region and beyond. This is an opportunity to fill a senior position at an ambitious news organisation dedicated to serious journalism and imaginative storytelling. |
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| Position | Sub-editor |
| Location | Abu Dhabi, UAE |
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The National, the Middle East’s leading quality news organisation, is looking for a sub-editor to help maintain a high standard of copy across our expanding global operation. Candidates should have a track record of subbing for newspapers or news websites and an excellent standard of written English. You should be a flexible team player, capable of working across multiple platforms including digital, print, video and live blogs. Knowledge of Middle East politics and culture would be an advantage. The job is based in Abu Dhabi, where we have a substantial team of sub-editors. This is an opportunity to join The National during a period of unprecedented expansion. Outside the UAE, we now have sub-editors in London, Washington DC and Melbourne, and correspondents in locations including Beirut, Cairo, Riyadh, Baghdad and Amman. |
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