Gulf Editor: Lead Desk & On-Camera Analysis

Middle East Broadcasting Networks; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 661,000 - 881,000; Part time

Job summary

Middle East Broadcasting Networks seeks an experienced Gulf Editor to lead and report across GCC states. This senior hybrid role combines desk leadership with active reporting, source cultivation, and on-camera commentary for Alhurra.com and digital products.

The ideal candidate brings robust regional knowledge, investigative instincts, and a strong network of Gulf contacts to deliver independent journalism while navigating a complex media landscape.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 8–10+ years of professional journalism experience combining newsroom desk editing/planning with extensive Gulf reporting.
• Proven ability to build and maintain a high-level contact network across Gulf policymakers, energy analysts, diplomats, and business leaders.
• Fluency in Arabic and English; ability to write, edit, and publish in both languages independently.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily newsgathering and long-term editorial planning for GCC coverage.
• Assign, edit, and coordinate reporting from contributors, stringers, and fixers across Gulf cities.
• Lead real-time coverage during fast-moving news cycles and manage live blogs, newsletters, and on-camera analysis.

Skills

Bilingual Arabic & English

News desk leadership

Investigative reporting

Source cultivation

On-camera analysis

Editorial planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field

Tools

Chartbeat

Google Analytics

Newsletter platforms

Job description

Middle East Broadcasting Networks seeks an experienced Gulf Editor to lead and report across GCC states. This senior hybrid role combines desk leadership with active reporting, source cultivation, and on-camera commentary for Alhurra.com and digital products.

The ideal candidate brings robust regional knowledge, investigative instincts, and a strong network of Gulf contacts to deliver independent journalism while navigating a complex media landscape.