Mideast Correspondent
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About the Role
The Wall Street Journal seeks a Middle East correspondent to cover the intersection of business and politics in the region. The role requires at least 7 years of reporting experience, fluency in Arabic, and strong sourcing instincts.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and execute ideas for fresh, important coverage of money and politics in the Middle East
- Source up on a beat and deliver important, interesting and accurate stories
- Work well with colleagues in a team environment, including stringers and fixers
- Contribute to coverage of the Middle East's many ongoing conflicts
- Help staff major events and rush to the scene of unexpected news
Requirements
- At least 7 years of reporting experience
- Fluency in a regional language, preferably Arabic
- Demonstrated ability to identify sophisticated story lines and execute them with a high degree of independence
- Strong sourcing instincts
- Open mind and strong sense of ethics
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Job Description
- The Wall Street Journal is looking for a Middle East correspondent to cover the intersection of business and politics in the region.
- Topics include AI in the UAE, megaprojects in Saudi Arabia, and deals cut by President Trump’s family and friends.
Responsibilities
- Enthusiastically develop and execute ideas for fresh, important coverage of money and politics in the Middle East.
- Have the demonstrated ability to source up on a beat and deliver important, interesting and accurate stories.
- Work well with colleagues in a team environment, including stringers and fixers.
Qualifications
- At least 7 years of reporting experience.
- Fluency in a regional language, preferably Arabic.
- Demonstrated ability to identify sophisticated story lines and execute them with a high degree of independence.
- Strong sourcing instincts.
- An open mind and a strong sense of ethics.
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