News Writer

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A NEW TEAM MEMBER JOIN US

To assist in the growth of Arabic news coverage of the Zawya Arabic editorial department by covering regional business and financial news including but not limited to MENA capital markets.

Your duty will entail writing and collating news on a day-to-day basis and expand the Zawya Arabic news offering helping expand the Zawya news feed.

Being part of a dynamic and active team, you will be required to be able to respond to the business needs in an active and timely manner. You will need to plan and work in a structured and organized way, to ensure the smooth flow of operations.

What you'll be doing:
- Gather information to break news, write or package stories.- Put an increasing emphasis on exclusives and beats.- Build and maintains a set of contacts to break news or to present news in the appropriate form for clients.- Build expertise and knowledge to broaden and deepen coverage.-
- Ensure all home pages and agenda-setting sections are regularly updated.- Ensure quality, quantity, relevance, edginess of news and PRs posted and deployed.- Create new sections and special-focus segments in a timely and relevant manner.

What do you need to bring?- A very strong news sense with experience working for a dynamic newsroom with excellent knowledge of MENA financial and capital markets.- Proven track record of writing for respected publications on topics that set the economic agenda.- Editorial management experience.- English-language writing skills would be a bonus.- Self-starter with the ability to see and forecast economic and Financial trends.

Teamwork - Ability to work effectively within a group of people and connect with others to complete a set task.

Attention to detail - A high level of accuracy and attention to detail and ability to deliver high quality work within agreed timescales.

Education

At least a BA in Mass Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or Political Science, Economics or Business Administration.

Language

Native proficiency in Arabic and Good working knowledge English.

WHY JOIN US?

A Diverse and Inclusive Workforce: an ability to work within a global, diverse and inclusive company with 300 years heritage and 25,000 people; We have a variety of Inclusion Networks who are a powerful lever of belonging, Plus an Employee Referral Bonus Scheme
Constant Learning: 90 Day Sales On-Boarding Program, e-learning platform, a range of workshops, Access to real-time economic data
Professional Development: Quarterly Connects to ensure you meet your Goals & Objectives
Focus on Wellbeing ; A hybrid working model, we promote physical health and provide access to Mental Health Support, private medical healthcare, corporate pension plan, Daily "Me Hour", Annual wellness allowance
Make An Impact: 2 Volunteer Days a Year to Help Make the World a Better Place, Matched Fundraising

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone’s race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.

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