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WSJ seeks a reporter to cover Iraq and Middle East affairs

The Wall Street Journal is looking for a reporter to cover Iraq and regional politics in the Middle East. This exciting job will take you into the heart and soul of a diverse and divided country with a rich history dating back to the beginning of civilization.

Today, Iraq stands at crossroads, split between factions that would bring it closer to Iran and those who would forge a more independent future. Almost two decades after the U.S.-led invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein, Iraq is an increasingly shaky pillar of American security policy, with continued pressure on Washington to wind down its troop presence. At the same time, Iraq is trying to rebuild after its war with Islamic State and is suffering from a water crisis exacerbated by climate change. By all accounts, corruption undergirds the political and financial system.

The role also has a significant regional component. Baghdad is also playing an increasingly visible role in trying to cool down tensions between regional rivals, hosting talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran, for instance. Iran is closely aligned with Iraqi militias, opening a window onto Tehran’s attempts to influence its neighbors with proxies.

You should have at least five years of experience in the region. You must have the ability to help the bureau chief manage a team of Iraqi staff.

To apply, go here.

Chris Roush

Chris Roush was the dean of the School of Communications at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut. He was previously Walter E. Hussman Sr. Distinguished Professor in business journalism at UNC-Chapel Hill. He is a former business journalist for Bloomberg News, Businessweek, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Tampa Tribune and the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. He is the author of the leading business reporting textbook "Show me the Money: Writing Business and Economics Stories for Mass Communication" and "Thinking Things Over," a biography of former Wall Street Journal editor Vermont Royster.

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