The Gulf region is undergoing broad change as social upheaval sweeps across the Middle East. This is a challenging assignment and we're seeking seasoned correspondent to take charge of political, general and macroeconomic news from the six Gulf countries (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE) and Yemen, the world's top oil-exporting region. Bahrain has clamped down on pro-democracy protesters, Saudi Arabia has tightened its grip on society while offering handouts to its growing population, even as a royal succession looms. There are colorful stories in every corner of the region. Few areas offer the chance to cover a broad spectrum of stories that examining geopolitical risks, energy and financial news -- all issues that are of keen interest to Thomson Reuters client base. Reuters News enjoys a dominant position in this market and seeks to defend it from aggressive competition.
Essential Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will have experience in the Middle East in both political and financial news, with a nuanced understanding of social and geopolitical issues. The ability to speak, read and understand Arabic is mandatory. We're looking for an accomplished writer who can inspire and lead a team of six correspondents. Another key skill is the ability to edit, coach others and develop stringers. The successful candidate will be expected to act independently, show initiative and put in long hours when news breaks.
Qualifications
Required Skills (Must have), Necessary industry Experience & associated number of years of experience:
•At least five years experience in journalism
• Excellent reporting and writing skills, cross-asset knowledge, sound news judgment
• Arabic, experience in the Middle East
• Ability to manage a team, build talent, work with regional stringers and correspondents and lead from the front
• Record of scooping, building contacts, analytical writing
• Ability to form sound opinion and analyses on security, politics and economic issues
• Willingness to spend long hours; ability to cope with ambiguity
At Thomson Reuters, we believe what we do matters. We are passionate about our work, inspired by the impact it has on our business and our customers. As a team, we believe in winning as one - collaborating to reach shared goals, and developing through challenging and meaningful experiences. With over 55,000 colleagues in more than 100 countries, we work flexibly across boundaries and realize innovations that help shape industries around the world. Making this happen is a dynamic, evolving process, and we count on each employee to be a catalyst in driving our performance - and their own.
Desired Skills (Nice to have in addition to the Required Skills), Necessary industry Experience & associated number of years of experience:
• Multimedia, previous regional experience
• Experience reporting from hostile environments
At Thomson Reuters, we believe what we do matters. We are passionate about our work, inspired by the impact it has on our business and our customers. As a team, we believe in winning as one - collaborating to reach shared goals, and developing through challenging and meaningful experiences. With over 55,000 colleagues in more than 100 countries, we work flexibly across boundaries and realize innovations that help shape industries around the world. Making this happen is a dynamic, evolving process, and we count on each employee to be a catalyst in driving our performance - and their own.
As a global business, we rely on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees in all our operations around the world regardless of race, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other protected classification under country or local law. Thomson Reuters is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Intrigued by a challenge as large and fascinating as the world itself? Come join us.
Contact Information:
For submissions: apply here
Website: http://thomsonreuters.com/
Essential Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will have experience in the Middle East in both political and financial news, with a nuanced understanding of social and geopolitical issues. The ability to speak, read and understand Arabic is mandatory. We're looking for an accomplished writer who can inspire and lead a team of six correspondents. Another key skill is the ability to edit, coach others and develop stringers. The successful candidate will be expected to act independently, show initiative and put in long hours when news breaks.
Qualifications
Required Skills (Must have), Necessary industry Experience & associated number of years of experience:
•At least five years experience in journalism
• Excellent reporting and writing skills, cross-asset knowledge, sound news judgment
• Arabic, experience in the Middle East
• Ability to manage a team, build talent, work with regional stringers and correspondents and lead from the front
• Record of scooping, building contacts, analytical writing
• Ability to form sound opinion and analyses on security, politics and economic issues
• Willingness to spend long hours; ability to cope with ambiguity
At Thomson Reuters, we believe what we do matters. We are passionate about our work, inspired by the impact it has on our business and our customers. As a team, we believe in winning as one - collaborating to reach shared goals, and developing through challenging and meaningful experiences. With over 55,000 colleagues in more than 100 countries, we work flexibly across boundaries and realize innovations that help shape industries around the world. Making this happen is a dynamic, evolving process, and we count on each employee to be a catalyst in driving our performance - and their own.
Desired Skills (Nice to have in addition to the Required Skills), Necessary industry Experience & associated number of years of experience:
• Multimedia, previous regional experience
• Experience reporting from hostile environments
At Thomson Reuters, we believe what we do matters. We are passionate about our work, inspired by the impact it has on our business and our customers. As a team, we believe in winning as one - collaborating to reach shared goals, and developing through challenging and meaningful experiences. With over 55,000 colleagues in more than 100 countries, we work flexibly across boundaries and realize innovations that help shape industries around the world. Making this happen is a dynamic, evolving process, and we count on each employee to be a catalyst in driving our performance - and their own.
As a global business, we rely on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees in all our operations around the world regardless of race, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other protected classification under country or local law. Thomson Reuters is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Intrigued by a challenge as large and fascinating as the world itself? Come join us.
Contact Information:
For submissions: apply here
Website: http://thomsonreuters.com/
