Job Opening: al-Hayat Newspaper

My name is Randa Eid. I am the Associate Producer at Al-Jazeera TV in the United Nations. I am helping a colleague of mine who is the Bureau Chief at Al-Hayat Newspaper here at the UN. She is looking for a Junior Reporter primarily to help cover the events here at the United Nations. They must be able to write in Arabic fluently.

I was wondering if you could post this job listing on your site. Let me know if you need further information.
Kind Regards,
Randa

Position: Al-HAYAT NEWS : JUNIOR REPORTER, ASSISTANT and INTERN POSITIONS

General Info:

Job Description: Hello all, Junior Reporter Position*
THIS JOB IS FOR FLUENT ARABIC SPEAKERS ONLY. IF YOU CANNOT WRITE NEWS ARTICLES IN ARABIC ON DEADLINE, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS POSITION.

Fulltime Reporter (UN Bureau, New York)
The London-based daily, Al Hayat, is seeking a full-time junior reporter/assistant in its United Nations bureau. Responsibilities will include administrative tasks, writing news stories in Arabic on the United Nations, assisting the bureau chief with interviews and news stories and covering for the bureau chief whenever necessary. Other tasks will include transcribing, translating, research, pitching stories, attending press conferences and conducting interviews. The appropriate candidate will be fluent in Arabic and English, and he or she must be able to write news stories in Arabic on deadline. A demonstrated interest in international news and the Middle East is a must. This is a full time, salary position, and hours will vary depending on news of the day. The chosen candidate will sign a three month, trial contract. Upon completion of the trial period, a full time employment contract will be negotiated. The position is available May 1, 2007. The salary is $36,000 annually, all inclusive, without any other benefit. This is a great opportunity for a young, Arabic-speaking journalist. To apply, please send a resume, cover letter and an Arabic writing sample to the following address: alhayatjr@gmail.com

Assistant Position
The London-based daily, Al Hayat, is seeking a full-time office assistant in its United Nations bureau. Responsibilities will include administrative tasks, assisting the bureau chief with interviews and news stories and covering for the bureau chief whenever necessary. Other tasks will include managing the office, transcribing, research, pitching stories, attending press conferences and conducting interviews. The appropriate candidate will be fluent in English and spoken Arabic. A demonstrated interest in international news and the Middle East is a must. This is a fulltime, paid position. Hours will vary depending on news of the day. This is a great opportunity for a young, Arabic-speaking journalist. To apply, please send a resume, cover letter and an Arabic writing sample to the following address: alhayatjr@gmail.com

Intern Position
The London-based daily, Al Hayat, is seeking a full-time intern in its United Nations bureau. Responsibilities will include administrative tasks, assisting in writing news stories on the United Nations, assisting the bureau chief with interviews and news stories and covering for the bureau chief whenever necessary. Other tasks will include transcribing, research, pitching stories, attending press conferences and conducting interviews. The appropriate candidate will be fluent in English, and priority will be given to Arabic speakers. A demonstrated interest in international news and the Middle East is a must. This is a fulltime position. Hours will vary depending on news of the day. The chosen candidate will. The intern will be paid $40 per day without any other benefit. This is a great opportunity for a young, Arabic-speaking journalist. To apply, please send a resume, cover letter and an Arabic writing sample to the following address: alhayatjr@gmail.comStart Date: Right awayCompensation:TBDApply:Contact: alhayatjr@gmail.com

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