Writer, Pan Arab News

Middle East Broadcasting Networks

Springfield, VA

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