Business Reporter (Arabic)

Website CareerSaudia

My client a large media group is seeking a talented and motivated Business Reporter to join their market-leading business and news website based in their office in Riyadh.

The ideal candidate must have 2-3 years’ experience in a reporting role and, in addition to a hunger for breaking news and pursuing original stories, be able to produce crisp, clean copy under pressure. Working as part of a small team, the successful candidate will be a self-starter with plenty of ideas, an ever-expanding contacts book and a strong knowledge of the local and regional business scene – and a passion to learn more about both. A knowledge of content management systems, social media platforms and SEO would be an advantage. Must be a native Arabic speaker. 

The duties will include:

  • Producing crisp, clean copy on the local and regional business landscape as directed by the editor-in-chief
  • Attending press conferences, business events and seminars
  • Developing and maintaining relationships with Saudi Arabia’s main PR firms and Marketing/Comms departments
  • Developing and maintaining relationships with the region’s key newsmakers
  • Representing the brand at key local functions and events