Mideast Correspondent

DOW JONES; Dubai; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wall Street Journal seeks a skilled Middle East correspondent to cover business and politics in the region. This role involves sourcing stories, contributing to critical coverage of ongoing conflicts, and delivering insightful analysis on trends and deals in the Persian Gulf states. Candidates should have at least 7 years of experience and fluency in Arabic.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of reporting experience.
• Fluency in a regional language, preferably Arabic.
• Strong ethical standards and open-mindedness.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute innovative coverage ideas.
• Source and deliver important business and political stories.
• Contribute to coverage of ongoing conflicts in the region.

Skills

Story sourcing

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Job description

The Wall Street Journal is looking for a Middle East correspondent to cover the intersection of business and politics in the region—everything from AI in the UAE to megaprojects in Saudi Arabia to deals cut by President Trump’s family and friends.

For the ambitious, the region’s Persian Gulf states offer gushers of money and governments eager to win influence, gain leverage and get things done. We’re looking for a skilled reporter and writer able to uncover and explain the deals and trends that define where money is flowing and to what end. That means sourcing among governments and industry alike, and having the confidence and savvy to analyze and understand the ins and outs of business dealings.

As part of the Journal’s Middle East team, you would also help shoulder the responsibility of broad coverage of this unpredictable and important region. You would contribute to our coverage of the Middle East’s many ongoing conflicts, help staff major events and rush to the scene of unexpected news.

You will :

Enthusiastically develop and execute ideas for fresh, important coverage of money and politics in the Middle East.

Have the demonstrated ability to source up on a beat and deliver important, interesting and accurate stories.

Work well with colleagues in a team environment, including stringers and fixers.

You have :

At least 7 years of reporting experience

Fluency in a regional language, preferably Arabic.

The demonstrated ability to identify sophisticated story lines and execute them with a high degree of independence.

An open mind and a strong sense of ethics.

Reasonable accommodation : Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO / Disabled / Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and / or interview process.