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 [email protected] with your covering letter, CV
and work samples. Please mention the position and location in the email subject line.
| Position |
Video Journalist |
| Location |
Beirut, Lebanon |
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Role Summary:
Are you a creative storyteller with a passion for compelling video journalism? Do you thrive on uncovering stories that matter and turning them into engaging visual narratives? If so, we want you to join us as a Video Journalist with our bureau in Beirut.
Key Responsibilities:
- Produce high-quality news and feature videos, aligned with our editorial focus.
- Shoot b-roll, interviews and live events with professional equipment.
- Edit and script videos for website and social media platforms.
- Ensure footage is verified, accurate and meets editorial standards.
- Monitor regional current affairs and identify compelling visual stories.
- Collaborate with newsroom colleagues to optimise reach and engagement.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Advanced video shooting and editing skills (Adobe Premiere Pro or similar).
- Strong editorial judgement and understanding of regional affairs.
- Ability to work independently in fast-paced and high-pressure environments.
- Motion graphics, mobile journalism and drone skills are a plus.
- On-camera performance or voiceover experience is an advantage.
- Fluency in English required; Arabic proficiency is a plus.
- Degree in Journalism, Multimedia Production or a related field.
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| Position |
Digital Platforms Editor |
| Location |
Abu Dhabi, UAE |
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Role Summary
We are looking for a versatile digital editor to join our Platforms team in Abu Dhabi. This role is at the heart of our newsroom and we want an editor who is passionate about presenting our award-winning journalism through savvy homepage curation, innovative management of our web, app and other platforms, and informing our audience with timely, enticing alert notifications.
The successful candidate can work under pressure breaking news stories, prepare stunning multimedia story packages and polish social and newsletter promotions, while also mobilising journalists and editors for live events. This position requires strong collaboration and communication skills and the ability to shift through the gears in a fast-paced environment.
Key responsibilities
- Liaise between the duty editor and the wider newsroom to deliver a timely, daily presentation of our best stories on The National's website, app, and broader distribution across social media, other external channels and newsletters.
- Write compelling headlines, summaries and push notifications to engage with our loyal audience. Review the quality, style and tone of our content to ensure it meets The National's standards.
- Build special packages and live stories for home screens.
- Monitor and handle breaking news events across our editorial departments.
- Manage video feeds and playlists and work with our multimedia department to optimise reach and engagement.
- Master our digital production tools - including AI prompt engineering - and help coach online editors to enhance their effectiveness.
- Help our audience and analytics teams distil performance across departments.
- Work with our product and development teams to provide insights about enhancing our native platforms.
- Must be comfortable with shift work, including evenings and weekends.
Required skills and experience
- Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, mass communication or a related field.
- At least three to five years of professional experience with a digital publisher, preferably within in a newsroom.
- Proven experience as a digital editor with a demonstrable portfolio of published work.
- Strong writing and editing skills, with an understanding of the requirements of web writing, including SEO and user engagement.
- Familiarity with AI, prompt engineering and other web technology trends and best practices.
- Demonstrated understanding of Middle Eastern politics and cultural sensitivities to ensure accurate, balanced and responsible coverage.
- Deep understanding of live analytics and how to structure content based on user behaviour.
- Expertise in digital storytelling, with skills in multimedia production. Video production and editing would be an advantage as would app management.
- Fluency in English required; a proficiency in Arabic is a strong advantage.
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