Reporter, Arabian Business (Freelance)

Arabian Business, the leading source of business, economic, and financial news in the Middle East, is looking for a freelance reporter to join our team in Dubai Media City. This is an in-office role.

This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious journalist looking to build a name in the region's top business newsroom. If you are sharp, proactive, and obsessed with digital media, we want to hear from you.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pitch, report, and write accurate breaking news, and business features daily in both English.
• Turn complex business stories and corporate announcements into clear copy.
• Represent Arabian Business at events and provide real-time digital reporting.
• Review corporate filings and financial data to explain economic trends simply without the jargon.
• Collaborate with our digital and social team to support video packages, podcasts, and newsletters.

KEY SKILLS

• Proven reporting experience in a fast-paced news publication.
• Good understanding of GCC market dynamics and regional business trends.
• Good writing skills with the ability to craft sharp, engaging headlines and concise hooks that drive digital traffic.
• Familiarity with digital publishing tools like WordPress along with SEO best practices.
• Strong understanding of domestic media laws and international press ethics.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN CANDIDATES

• Understands the cultural differences and nuances of both Western and Arab corporate environments.
• Possesses a relentless drive to beat the competition to the story and secure breaking news
• Comfortably pivots between writing quick, snappy breaking news alerts and filing long-form premium content.
• Deeply committed to fact-checking and accuracy, ensuring all reporting strictly respects local regional legal guidelines while maintaining journalistic integrity.