Senior English Editor & Regional Reporter — MENA

Middle East Broadcasting Networks; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Middle East Broadcasting Networks (MBN) seeks an experienced English Editor & Regional Reporter to edit and shape English-language coverage from the MENA region. The role involves line editing, copy editing, and fact-checking daily stories, newsletters, and multimedia scripts, while guiding freelance contributors and ensuring editorial standards.

The successful candidate will pitch and report original stories, conduct high-level interviews, and adapt Arabic-to-English reporting for international

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field
• 5+ years of journalism experience with English editing and reporting
• Native or bilingual English writing with strong grammar and headlines
• Fluency in Arabic a plus for sourcing and interviews
• Experience pitching and reporting original stories across regional contexts
• Understanding of Middle East politics, U.S. policy, and regional dynamics
• Based in or aligned with MENA time zones for fast-paced coverage

Responsibilities

• Line edit, copy edit, and fact-check English-language stories from regional reporters and contributors
• Ensure adherence to MBN Stylebook, ethics, sourcing, and attribution
• Craft headlines, decks, captions, and newsletters tailored to digital platforms
• Edit and gate English copy during regional working hours, with proper transliteration for Arabic names
• Pitch and report original English-language analyses, explainers, features, and investigations
• Conduct high-level interviews with regional officials, diplomats, and experts
• Manage freelance contributors and a pipeline of English content across Arab capitals
• Adapt Arabic reporting for English readers, preserving core arguments and sourcing
• Oversee AI-assisted translation workflows with rigorous verification
• Perform other duties as needed

Skills

English editing

Journalism experience

Story pitching

Interviewing

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism

Tools

CMS

SEO basics

Digital analytics

Job description

Middle East Broadcasting Networks (MBN) seeks an experienced English Editor & Regional Reporter to edit and shape English-language coverage from the MENA region. The role involves line editing, copy editing, and fact-checking daily stories, newsletters, and multimedia scripts, while guiding freelance contributors and ensuring editorial standards.

The successful candidate will pitch and report original stories, conduct high-level interviews, and adapt Arabic-to-English reporting for international