We are seeking experienced journalists who are interested in being part of a multi-cultural team. We are looking for creative, hardworking individuals with a love of journalism and a keen eye for detail.

If you are interested in applying for any of these roles kindly email recruitment@thenationalnews.com with your covering letter, CV and work samples. Please mention the position and location in the email subject line.


 

Position Social Media Journalist
Location Abu Dhabi, UAE

The Social Media desk at The National promotes the wide range of news content produced by the newsroom in Abu Dhabi and our international bureaux including breaking news, in-depth analysis, business, arts, culture and features. We are a collaborative, flexible team with an eye on social-first content in addition to helping expand the newsroom’s digital reach. The ideal candidate will have at least two years’ experience on a social media desk at a reputable news organisation, a keen understanding of global topics relevant to Middle East audiences, experience working in collaborative global teams, and is able to translate complex news topics into engaging social formats via text, pictures and video.

Please note that this role includes evening and weekend work on a rotating basis that supports a healthy work-life balance. This role is based on-site at our Abu Dhabi office.

Responsibilities:

  • Monitor newsroom output and promote content on all social channels including X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Threads
  • Monitor trending topics online
  • Pitch social-first content related to newsroom coverage or The National’s key audience interests
  • Communicate efficiently with internal graphics, photo and multimedia teams to commission visual content for social platforms
  • Contribute to daily editorial meetings with information on trending news topics

The ideal candidate is:

  • Passionate about news affecting the MENA region
  • Fluent in English
  • Competent in at least one MENA language
  • Motivated to find creative ways to reach audiences in a changing social media landscape
  • Excited to pitch and create social-first content, including TikTok videos and live event coverage
  • Able to work in a dynamic newsroom environment

The National, a leading news source covering the UAE, Middle East, North Africa and beyond, was founded in 2008 and has since set a new standard for quality journalism in the region. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi with a team of 150 journalists here, we also boast bureaux in key locations such as London, Washington DC, Beirut and Cairo, along with correspondents elsewhere in the region and beyond.

 

 

Position Assistant Podcast Producer
Location Abu Dhabi, UAE

The National is seeking an Assistant Podcast Producer to become part of our expanding team. We are looking for a creative, hardworking individual with a love of journalism and a keen eye for detail. You will be required to assist in editing, producing and publishing podcasts across all platforms.

The ideal candidate will possess enthusiasm for creating snappy strong promos and a keen interest in the ever-changing podcast world. Experience in video editing and recording is a must. Knowledge of the Middle East preferred.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious, respected news organisation renowned for our reporting of the Middle East and beyond.

 

 

Position Data Journalist
Location Abu Dhabi, UAE

The National, the Middle East’s leading quality news organisation, is looking for a data journalist to join our data visualisation team.

Candidates should have a proven ability to identify stories from data and then to tell those stories through attractive, compelling data visualisation. We are looking for self-starters with a passion for crunching numbers and converting them using data visualisation techniques into must-see content.

A keen interest in and understanding of the news agenda in the Middle East is a strong advantage. You must have newsroom experience working in data journalism. Candidates should be proficient in relevant tools and applications.

The successful candidate will report to our head of data visualisation journalism and work closely with our other data journalists, our infographic artists and our design team. You would also work with the rest of our Abu Dhabi newsroom and our bureaux in London, Washington DC, Beirut and Cairo as well as our correspondents elsewhere in the Mena region and beyond.

 

 

Position Assistant Foreign Editor
Location Abu Dhabi, UAE

The National, the leading quality news organisation in the Middle East, is looking for an assistant foreign editor to join our Abu Dhabi newsroom.

Candidates should have at least three years’ experience working on the foreign desk of a major news organisation. You should have strong editing proficiency – the ability to turn often complicated stories into readable copy. A deep knowledge of politics and diplomacy in the Mena region and the wider world is required, as well as an eye for a story and the ability to manage a team of reporters. Arabic language skills are an advantage. The job is office-based, in Abu Dhabi.

The National is one of the leading sources of news about the UAE, Middle East, North Africa and beyond, with core team of journalists in the UAE and bureaux in London, Washington DC, Beirut and Cairo, as well as correspondents across the Mena region and further afield.

 

 

Position Multimedia Producer
Location Abu Dhabi, UAE

The National is seeking an experienced Multimedia Producer to become part of our expanding international operation. We are looking for a creative, hardworking individual with a love of journalism and a keen eye for detail. You will be required to plan, produce and publish news and feature videos for our digital platform.

The ideal candidate will possess strong technical know-how, be creative and keen to grow our video offering. Experience in video editing and recording is a must. Knowledge of the Middle East and experience of podcasting is also preferred.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious, respected news organisation renowned for our reporting of the Middle East and beyond.

 

 

Position Head of Data Visualisation
Location Abu Dhabi, UAE

The National, the Middle East’s leading quality news organisation, is looking for a Head of Data Visualisation.

We are looking for somebody with a record of turning raw data into striking visual stories that explain complex subjects in a compelling, eye-catching way. Candidates should have an enquiring mind, a relish for researching data, the ability to visualise how the final graphics will look and the technical skills to make it happen.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build and lead a team of five other data visualisation specialists and infographic artists. You should have extensive experience of producing animated and interactive graphics as well as 2D information graphics.

We are looking for somebody with a keen interest in Middle Eastern politics, culture and society and an eye for stories in the region that can be told through data. The job is based in Abu Dhabi.

The National is a leading news source covering the Middle East, North Africa and beyond. Since our foundation in 2008, we have set a new standard for quality journalism in the region. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi with a team of 145 journalists, we boast bureaux in key locations including London, Washington DC, Beirut, and Cairo, plus a network of correspondents elsewhere in the world.