Reporter (Freelance), Arabian Business

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 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.