Content Writer

Job Announcement Content Writer Primary Function: The Content Writer excels in creating and translating high-quality content for digital platforms, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and balance. Proficiency in Modern Standard Arabic and a deep understanding of both American and Arabic news landscapes are essential. Content Writers produce engaging, timely news summaries and features tailored for various digital formats.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following tasks are considered essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions: Develop and write compelling news stories, features, and summaries in Modern Standard Arabic, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and balance. Ensure all content is thoroughly fact-checked and adheres to MBN's editorial standards and guidelines.

Translate and adapt content from English to Arabic, maintaining the integrity and context of the original material. Keep abreast of current events by monitoring English and Arabic news feeds and sources. Work efficiently under tight deadlines to produce timely content. Work closely with anchors, reporters, and producers to support daily newscasts and digital content requirements.

Conduct thorough research to ensure all news stories comply with MBN's Journalistic Code of Ethics. Assist in updating news tickers, graphics, animation inserts, and video clips as needed. Collaborate across the organization to leverage MBN's resources, avoid duplication, and ensure a cohesive approach from planning to production.

Other Duties: Perform additional job-related duties and take on new responsibilities as needed based on organizational requirements and circumstances.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in journalism, media, or a related field is preferred. Minimum of 3 years of professional writing experience, with a preference for international news writing. Excellent writing skills in Modern Standard Arabic. Proficiency in both written and verbal communication in Arabic and English. Demonstrated experience with digital news broadcasting and content management systems.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and team members. Strong computer and internet researching skills. Excellent time-management skills and the ability to work independently. MBN is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.