Excellent news gathering skills
The ability to react quickly in breaking news situations, finding sources and confirming stories
Accuracy and attention to detail
To assess new information and react quickly to editorial developments
Ability to work with a team under deadline pressure
Understanding of 24 hour news cycle demands
Ability to work long, flexible hours and adapt to changing priorities
Knowledge of current affairs, international news and Al Jazeera’s global mission for news coverage
Awareness of social media and how social networks relate to news
Understand Al Jazeera’s audience and output content with a global viewer in mind
Extensive experience working in a similar role in an international TV newsroom
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, or Bachelor’s degree in related field and journalism certification
Extensive working knowledge of MENA politics and culture, and understanding of political and social forces in the region
Have relevant contacts within MENA region
Ability to explain complicated issues to those not familiar with the region
Ability to highlight appropriate stories
Experience working in MENA region