Reporter, Arabian Business (Freelance)

<p><span>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.</span></p><div><p><span>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.</span></p><p><span><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span>Pitch, report, and write accurate breaking news, and business features daily in both English.</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span>Turn complex business stories and corporate announcements into clear copy.</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span>Represent Arabian Business at events and provide real-time digital reporting.</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span>Review corporate filings and financial data to explain economic trends simply without the jargon.</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span>Collaborate with our digital and social team to support video packages, podcasts, and newsletters.</span></p></li></ul></div><div><p></p><p><span><strong>KEY SKILLS</strong></span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span>Proven reporting experience in a fast-paced news publication.</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span>Good understanding of GCC market dynamics and regional business trends.</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span>Good writing skills with the ability to craft sharp, engaging headlines and concise hooks that drive digital traffic.</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span>Familiarity with digital publishing tools like WordPress along with SEO best practices.</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span>Strong understanding of domestic media laws and international press ethics.</span></p></li></ul></div><div><p></p><p><span><strong>WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN CANDIDATES</strong></span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span>Understands the cultural differences and nuances of both Western and Arab corporate environments.</span></p></li></ul></div><div><div><ul><li><p><span>Possesses a relentless drive to beat the competition to the story and secure breaking news</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span>Comfortably pivots between writing quick, snappy breaking news alerts and filing long-form premium content.</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span>Deeply committed to fact-checking and accuracy, ensuring all reporting strictly respects local regional legal guidelines while maintaining journalistic integrity.</span></p></li></ul></div></div>