Senior Reporter, Energy

ION Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Reporter for the Middle East Energy sector. In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for sourcing and writing exclusive news on project finance and acquisition transactions, producing daily content, and building relationships with key stakeholders. You will also track market trends, produce in-depth analyses, and engage audiences through podcasts. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the energy reporting landscape while working in a collaborative environment that values journalistic integrity and innovation.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of reporting experience in a reputable newsroom with global exposure.
• Strong skills in writing news and analyses, with a proven record of exclusives.

Responsibilities

• Write 15 pieces of proprietary content monthly on the Middle East energy markets.
• Plan and record a podcast quarterly to enhance audience engagement.

Skills

Reporting

Market Analysis

Research

Content Creation

Networking

Job description

The Role:

This is an excellent opportunity to join our team as Senior Reporter, MiddleEast Energy. As a Senior Reporter, you will participate actively in the sourcing, confirming, and writing of exclusive news about project finance and acquisition finance transactions. Produce content on a daily basis. Build relationships with LPs, GPs, banks, developers, advisors, and SWFs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Write 15 pieces of proprietary content per month on the Middle East renewables, and power & energy markets
• Actively track transactions and source intelligence on new transactions
• Coordinate with Infralogic colleagues, as well as DW and MM teams when warranted on cross-product coverage
• Cover both greenfield and M&A financing and capital markets as it concerns project finance
• Write at least one feature article, 1,200 words, every other month
• Plan and record a podcast at least once per quarter to increase engagement

Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• Knowledge of the financial market, with proven record of reporting exclusives
• At least six years of reporting experience in a reputable newsroom, with global exposure
• Proven record of breaking news for a media organisation, as well as writing in-depth analyses
• Ability to spot trends in market data and conduct research to identify and produce reports
• Track record of building a network of sources to produce reports
• Strong news and analyses writing skills