News Media Specialist

**About Us**:
Done by Native is a dynamic small business that operates on private and government contracts. With offices in the USA and the Middle East, DBN specializes in language services and logístical support. Our notable projects include managing post-language programs at U.S. Embassies in Riyadh and Amman. At DBN, we uphold core values of integrity, excellence, and empowerment. We are actively seeking individuals who are highly motivated, experienced, professional, and share our company ethos.

**Position Overview**:
Done by Native is in search of an experienced News Media Specialist to deliver daily media summaries to an English-speaking audience.

Daily responsibilities will include monitoring a wide variety of news sources and social media platforms in Arabic and occasionally English. You will select and curate relevant news and posts in line with customer requirements, and proficiently summarize said content from Arabic into English.

This role requires a 6-day workweek commitment, with an average daily workload of 8 hours, including **a mandatory 3-hour shift between 4:00 and 7:00 AM** to capture morning news, with flexibility in the remaining hours.

**Key Responsibilities**:
1. **News Monitoring**: Monitor and track a diverse range of online news sources and hardcopy newspapers. Select news content based on customer-specific requirements and guidelines.

2. **Trend Analysis**: Identify patterns and trends in reporting within the media and the press.

3. **Summarization and Translation**: Deliver concise and informative summaries of selected Arabic news content in English.

4. **Deadlines**: Excel in a deadline-driven environment.

5. **Accuracy and Objectivity**: Uphold a high level of accuracy and objectivity in content selection, summarization, and writing.

6. **Team Collaboration**: Collaborate closely with the team to ensure timely and relevant delivery of news updates.

7. **Self Starter**: Work with littleto no supervision while adhering to deadlines. You will also be your own editor and use your personal computer.

**Qualifications**:

- **Educational Background**: Bachelor's degree in journalism, English studies, international affairs, or a related field.
- **Experience**: Minimum of 3 years of experience in a role involving news curation, content selection, or journalism with exposure to English writing. Must have experience working remotely on a full-time basis and working in a deadline-driven environment.
- **Social Media**: Must be a proficient user of Twitter, Instagram, and other social media platforms to search for trending topics.
- **Language Skills**: Proficiency in both English and Arabic, with strong English writing and communication skills and superior Arabic comprehension skills.
- **Analytical Abilities**: Critical thinking and analytical skills to assess and evaluate the relevance and importance of news stories and commentaries.
- **Adaptability**: Ability to adapt to changing news cycles and evolving customer needs.
- **Deadline-Oriented**: Flexibility to work on an hourly basis and meet daily deadlines.
- **Up to Date on World and Regional events**: Must be familiar with Middle Eastern politics and U.S. foreign policy in the region.
- **Familiarity With Media Outlets**:Must be familiar with prominent Arabic, pan-Arab, and international print and broadcast news sources

**Job Types**: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: E£1,958.60 - E£11,164.28 per month

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (required)

**Experience**:

- Journalism: 3 years (preferred)
- News Monitoring/Research: 3 years (preferred)
- English Writing/Translation: 3 years (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (required)
- Arabic (required)