Working closely with Senior Executive Producer - Radio, Multimedia Journalist/Presenter's role is to oversee the daily running of Sky News Arabia's radio output which is updated 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You will be required to write, record/present live radio news and packages compiled from wire service, reporters, and correspondents. As the main point of audio production, Multimedia Journalist/Presenter is required to ensure SNA audio output is clear, correct, concise, complete, and consistent; to make it say what it means, and mean what it says. You will be responsible for making sure each story has all the details that are required, you will ensure it is crisp and check it meets Sky News Arabia's editorial guidelines and values are adhered to.
Radio Multimedia Journalist/Presenter is required to produce stories, reports, packages and conduct live/recorded interviews stressing professional qualities. Can also deputize for Radio Editor if needed.
Radio Multimedia Journalist/Presenter will also be expected to ensure that the output flows, that it is sensible, fair, and accurate, and that any legal problems have been addressed as well as focusing on getting the details right while working under pressure and to tight deadlines. You will be a team player with excellent, broad general knowledge, esp. about the Middle East region, being required to work in a shift pattern (weekdays and weekends) and possible nights due to the nature of Sky News Arabia's 24 hour news coverage across all platforms.