The International Desk is looking for a talented, experienced and versatile reporter / researcher to join our Gulf bureau. In this role, you will be responsible for producing original work, working with beat reporters and story editors to encourage and contribute to new story forms. You will help with fixing and organizing interviews, researching themes, and sourcing. You will play a critical role in supporting the bureau chief and correspondents, in tracking and covering news across the region, helping to grow the audience and pursuing investigations.
In the job, you will contribute to coverage of politics, culture, climate change, security, migration and international relations, among other topics, and you may be asked to help with breaking news, enterprise, investigations and innovative story forms. This is a chance to join a collegial, committed and talented team of correspondents and editors that has a history of award-winning work, an eagerness to experiment with new and developing story forms, and a passion for bringing Times journalism to a truly global audience.
Our ideal candidate has excellent organizational and communication skills and enjoys solving difficult logistical problems in high-speed environments. This is a job for someone who thrives in a varied and challenging environment, and can stay sharp and organized under pressure.
Curiosity, skepticism and attention to detail are a must, as is an ability to write clearly and concisely in English. This is a full-time, paid position.
Please note that we can only consider candidates based in UAE, Saudi Arabia or within the Gulf region.
The Reporter/Researcher will have a broad range of responsibilities, including:
Skills Required:
Please provide a résumé, along with a cover letter that explains what makes you the best candidate for the job.
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