Broadcasting from its headquarters in London, we have a broad range of programme content, varying from news to entertainment.

Although broadcasting from London; we have bureaus in the Middle east and worldwide.
We follow the strict media and editorial standards that are observed internationally of balance, objectively, precision and accountability in all the information it presents, and deep and precise analysis for the viewer. We aim to be a medium for entertainment, arts and creativity.

As well as a very competitive salary we also provides an excellent private medical and dental coverage, pension and annual leave.

Job: Duty Editor/ Senior Broadcast News Editor

Primary Tasks: To take responsibility and accountability as a senior member of the team by managing the daily news agenda across all platforms, driving key stories 'on the day' news coverage and commissioning the Assignment desk to deliver high quality content whilst managing deadlines and all resources to an exemplary high standard.

Main Duties & Responsibilities: Write, translate and adapt items, news stories or programme material and to edit packages at the desktop. To liaise closely with team colleagues and all contributors, reporters, stringers and when commissioning material, to provide effective guidance and support. Liaise with correspondents and producers, gathering information and advice on stories and coverage. Provide ideas and suggestions for programmes, stories and attend pre programme and planning meetings when required. To work on the assignment desk, plan daily news coverage, commissioning, TV and digital content from correspondents in the field. Oversee the strategic planning and research, commission reporters and stringers. Coordinate coverage of major events of interest to broad audiences whilst managing ; Manage and deploy staff with the necessary editorial and technical expertise and interpersonal skills who will be able to fit into a diverse environment. Deputise for Input/Output Editors in their absence as required.

Essential Skills:
* Communicate and Co-ordinate to ensure presenters, reporters and production staff are fully briefed on programme material.
* To manage, select and deliver material from newsgathering teams, particularly reporters in the field of output.
* Work closely with Editors to agree priorities and allocate relevant resources within budget.
* Oversee teams to produce timely and accurate content for the main stories of the day and lead the coverage of breaking news.
* To train and develop employees and junior members of the team and provide guidance, support and direction.
* Manage, conduct and record risk assessments as required and in line with the company security and safety policy.
* Dealing with live 'breaking news' and developing ideas resulting in turning into successful creative programme with speed.
* Experience in a similar Arabic TV environment at a senior level & working with live news coverage.

Competencies:
* Professional Judgement demonstrates accuracy in conveying ideas and expressions in a debate
* Planning and organisation able to think ahead in order to establish an efficient and appropriate course of action for self
* Prioritises and plans activities taking into account all the relevant issues and factors such as deadlines, staffing and Communication able to get one's message understood clearly by adopting a range of styles, tools and techniques appropriate to the audience and the nature of the Influencing and persuading able to present sound and well-reasoned arguments to convince
* Can draw from a range of strategies to persuade people in a way that results in agreement or behaviour
* Managing relationships and team working able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of works co-operatively with others to be part of a team as opposed to working separately
* Resilience manages personal effectiveness by managing emotions in the face of pressure, setbacks or when dealing with provocative situations.
* Demonstrates an approach to work that is characterized by commitment, motivation
* Flexibility adapts and works effectively with a variety of situations, individuals or groups.
* Able to understand and appreciate different and opposing perspectives on an issue, to adapt an approach as the requirements of a situation change, and to change or easily accept changes in one's own organisation or job.

Requirements:
* Able to demonstrate strategic, conceptual and analytical skills including a solid understanding of Journalistic and Editorial knowledge. Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
* Leadership orientated and able to coach, instructor, motivator, mentor and be viewed as a team builder.
* Experience in financial budgeting. BA degree or equivalent.
* 10 years or more experience in television broadcasting.