Division:
Newsgathering
Department:
Paris Bureau
Section:
Not Applicable
Contract Type:
Permanent
Location:
Paris
Closing Date:
15-Oct-2022
Paris Reporter:
As part of the Paris Bureau team, you will be responsible for producing highly crafted broadcast packages and provide engaging lives for Sky News Arabia. You will also generate news-making and analytical content for Sky News Arabia's website and other digital platforms. You will initiate news stories and cover both breaking and pre-planned news. You will provide the country or regional expertise of events, working as part of an industry-leading team. Sky News Arabia will be distinguished by its excellent journalism. You may be required to work internationally and across the Middle East and North Africa.
Key Responsibilities:
- Recognizes a news story, pursues it aggressively, researches and gathers the required material, assembles for broadcast, and narrates it clearly and confidently on-air and through written digital content.
- Gathers news using contacts and sources through personal interviews, wire services, news briefings by the government or press releases sent by companies.
- Follows all the latest developments and works with the bureau Journalists and Abu Dhabi newsgathering team to set the news agenda for the region.
- Works effectively as part of a team, co-operating with other members and demonstrating a collaborative and supportive approach to achieve the result of delivering Sky News Arabia's requirements for original, distinctive journalism.
- Works well under pressure and can cover various stories across different parts of the region when required. Equally comfortable dealing with minute-by-minute breaking news and for longer on exclusive investigations.
Key Skills, Experience and Educational:
- A journalist with considerable reporting experience over a number of years. Articulate and confident on-air both in delivering live reports and in-studio discussion.
- Experience in writing for digital platforms.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team by co-operating with other members by demonstrating a collaborative and supportive approach.
- Camera / Edit experience would be an advantage.
- Works well under pressure and for long hours.
- Fluent in both written and spoken Arabic and English.
- Minimum of 5 years relevant experiences.
- Degree in journalism or relevant social science an advantage.
Note: you will be required to attach the following:
1. Resume / CV
2. Passport-size photograph
Due to the fast paced nature of our business, vacancy closing dates are subject to change.