Senior Editor: China Coverage & Geopolitics

Middle East Broadcasting Networks; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Middle East Broadcasting Networks is seeking a Senior Editor to lead coverage on China, a crucial player in the Middle East narrative. This role will involve setting editorial direction, connecting key geopolitical stories, and maintaining high journalistic standards.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in journalism or editorial leadership and deep expertise in China’s political economy. Strong analytical and narrative structure skills are essential.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in journalism, editorial leadership, or geopolitical analysis.
• Deep expertise in China’s political economy and global positioning.
• Strong experience in long-form or analytical journalism (FT, The Economist, Bloomberg, or equivalent preferred).

Responsibilities

• Set the editorial direction for MBN’s China coverage, focusing on economy and geopolitics.
• Connect developments across military, economy, diplomacy, and technology into coherent analysis.
• Commission, shape, and approve high-impact stories.

Skills

Mandarin or Arabic language proficiency

Expertise in geopolitics

Analytical journalism skills

Editorial judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field

Job description

Middle East Broadcasting Networks is seeking a Senior Editor to lead coverage on China, a crucial player in the Middle East narrative. This role will involve setting editorial direction, connecting key geopolitical stories, and maintaining high journalistic standards.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in journalism or editorial leadership and deep expertise in China’s political economy. Strong analytical and narrative structure skills are essential.