
Posted 9 days ago
Reporter, Arabian Business (Freelance)
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Freelance reporter for Arabian Business in Dubai, pitching, reporting, and writing daily breaking news and business features in English, representing the publication at events and collaborating with digital teams.
About this role
Arabian Business, the leading source of business, economic, and financial news in the Middle East, is looking for a freelance reporter to join our team in Dubai Media City. This is an in-office role.
This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious journalist looking to build a name in the region's top business newsroom. If you are sharp, proactive, and obsessed with digital media, we want to hear from you.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Pitch, report, and write accurate breaking news, and business features daily in both English.
Turn complex business stories and corporate announcements into clear copy.
Represent Arabian Business at events and provide real-time digital reporting.
Review corporate filings and financial data to explain economic trends simply without the jargon.
Collaborate with our digital and social team to support video packages, podcasts, and newsletters.
KEY SKILLS
Proven reporting experience in a fast-paced news publication.
Good understanding of GCC market dynamics and regional business trends.
Good writing skills with the ability to craft sharp, engaging headlines and concise hooks that drive digital traffic.
Familiarity with digital publishing tools like WordPress along with SEO best practices.
Strong understanding of domestic media laws and international press ethics.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN CANDIDATES
Understands the cultural differences and nuances of both Western and Arab corporate environments.
Possesses a relentless drive to beat the competition to the story and secure breaking news
Comfortably pivots between writing quick, snappy breaking news alerts and filing long-form premium content.
Deeply committed to fact-checking and accuracy, ensuring all reporting strictly respects local regional legal guidelines while maintaining journalistic integrity.
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