MENA Breaking News Editor: Fast, Accurate Coverage

PowerToFly; Dubai; On-site; AED 257,000 - 368,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global news organization is seeking a Middle East & North Africa Breaking & Daily News Editor to oversee breaking news coverage and set editorial priorities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in journalism, exceptional editorial judgment, and the ability to make quick decisions while managing a diverse team. Proficiency in Arabic is desirable. The role offers competitive salary packages and opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Global Career opportunities

On-the-job learning and coaching

Competitive salary packages

Paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Proven experience in breaking news journalism, ideally in a global news organisation.
• Experience of dealing with staff safety in hostile environments.
• Understanding of AI tools and their application in newsroom workflows.

Responsibilities

• Set editorial priorities for breaking and daily news across all formats.
• Lead a cross-format team to deliver fast, accurate coverage.
• Make rapid editorial decisions under time pressure.

Skills

Strong editorial judgement

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Proficiency in Arabic

Job description

A leading global news organization is seeking a Middle East & North Africa Breaking & Daily News Editor to oversee breaking news coverage and set editorial priorities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in journalism, exceptional editorial judgment, and the ability to make quick decisions while managing a diverse team. Proficiency in Arabic is desirable. The role offers competitive salary packages and opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic and inclusive environment.