Kuwait Digital Multimedia Reporter (Contractor)

Middle East Broadcasting Networks; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 7,000 - 9,000; Full time

Job summary

Middle East Broadcasting Networks in Kuwait is seeking a Multimedia Reporter (Contractor) to produce clear, accurate digital content across platforms, gathering information through interviews, observation, and research. The incumbent organizes all material, determines editorial emphasis, and produces stories and multimedia content aligned with MBN’s editorial standards and digital-first formats.

You will craft stories and multimedia content, manage production with MOJO tools, and coordinate with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Media, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of professional content production or journalism experience.
• Proven ability to produce compelling digital video and multimedia content.
• Excellent Arabic and English written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in modern digital content tools and publishing platforms.
• Ability to work flexible hours for a 24/7 digital content environment.

Responsibilities

• Produce original reporting for MBN’s digital platforms, including written stories, video reports, interviews, short-form video, and visual explainers.
• Develop distinct story angles from the field that go beyond reactive coverage and contribute to MBN’s regional and DC-linked editorial priorities.
• Pitch and execute enterprise and analytical stories tied to regional impact, U.S. policy implications, or underreported local dynamics.
• Research, write, shoot, and edit multimedia content while ensuring high production and editorial standards.
• Work under the editorial direction of the Regional Executive Producer and in coordination with the Managing Editor and assignment desk.
• Contribute to planned coverage as well as fast‑moving developments, balancing speed with depth and context.
• Use mobile journalism (MOJO) or similar tools to report efficiently from the field.
• Maintain and cultivate credible, diverse sources relevant to assigned geography or beat.
• Provide contextual reporting that explains why events matter, not just what happened.
• Coordinate with post‑production and graphics teams to shape stories into scalable digital formats.
• Ensure all content meets MBN’s standards of accuracy, balance, independence, and ethical journalism.
• Update and refine published content as events evolve.
• Support bilingual reporting needs (Arabic and English) when required, in line with editorial standards

Skills

Arabic language ability

English language ability

Editorial judgment

Multimedia storytelling

Mobile journalism

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Media, or related field

Tools

MOJO

Video editing tools

Job description

Middle East Broadcasting Networks in Kuwait is seeking a Multimedia Reporter (Contractor) to produce clear, accurate digital content across platforms, gathering information through interviews, observation, and research. The incumbent organizes all material, determines editorial emphasis, and produces stories and multimedia content aligned with MBN’s editorial standards and digital-first formats.

You will craft stories and multimedia content, manage production with MOJO tools, and coordinate with