Job Vacancy: Middle East Editor for The Next Web

27 August 2012
Job Vacancy: Middle East Editor for The Next Web
The Next Web is your source for International Technology News, Business and Culture. We aim to stand out is by bringing news and views from an international perspective. With writers across Europe, Australasia, Middle East, Africa, Asia and North and South America, you can rest assured that if it’s worth hearing about – you’ll hear it from us.

We’re looking for a full time (maybe PT if necessary) Middle East Editor.

You need to be incredibly passionate about technology, start-ups, entrepreneurship and Internet culture. You’ll be keen to immerse yourself in the Middle East technology scene – or indeed already be part of it. You’ll enjoy chasing up stories and the people behind them for interviews/comment. You’ll love people, events and developing relationships. You’ll be keen to learn the background to a story, thrive on the details and above all, be passionate about being first to a story.

You should be keen to make a name for yourself within the tech circle but more importantly, interested in being part of the Internet’s fastest growing technology blog and its team of global writers.

CONDITIONS:
  • Unwavering passion for technology, start-ups, entrepreneurship
  • A hunger for breaking news.
  • Fast, confident writer.
  • Natural attention to detail
  • Natural drive to get to a news story first, and the story behind the story.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Spotting and reporting breaking news stories, anywhere on the planet – but especially within the Middle East.
  • Reviewing start-ups from across the planet – but particularly within the Middle East
  • Writing thoughtful discussion posts about the International technology scene; the companies involved, influencers and everything in between.
  • Attending events and conferences.
  • Interviewing influencers and companies involved in the headline.
CONTACT INFORMATION:

For submissions: via the online application form (indicate 'Middle East Editor' in the field where you are asked 'Are you applying for a specific position? Which one?')

Website: http://thenextweb.com
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