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Managing Editor Middle East Newsroom
Duties z Managing all U.S. and Arabic Radio broadcast and Internet news staff.
Directly supervising all shift editors including the Internet editor.
z Supervising and providing overall direction for all Arabic and U.S. newscasts
and broadcasts to ensure that this initiative remains of the highest journalistic
quality.
z Reviewing, as appropriate, all Arabic-language newscasts for quality control
and editorial content and that the voicing of Arabic announcers remains of the
highest quality.
z Providing direction, as appropriate, to the Assignment Editor to ensure that the
reports of the stringers and correspondents are relevant, well paced, factual
and balanced.
z Providing general administrative oversight, including guidance on staff annual
leave schedules.
z Helping to conceive, develop and implement major program projects and new
approaches to news reporting and features.
z Conducting policymaker interviews and maintaining a broad network of
contacts in Washington and elsewhere around the world in order to stay on top
of relevant policy developments.
Required
z Bachelors Degree in journalism or broadcast journalism; 10+ years experience
plus graduate degree preferred but not required
z Professional knowledge of writing and editing principles and practices for
electronic media; skill in applying these to material used in international radio
broadcasting and the Internet; must be a seasoned journalist who can judge
the relative importance of topics to be covered and the methods necessary to
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accomplish this while overseeing the writing and selecting news under
pressure and directing reporters.
z Expert knowledge of management principles and practices and the skill in
applying these to overseeing a staff of professional newscasters.
z Demonstrated ability to plan and manage news staff, including the ability to
direct the work of others.
z Fluency in Arabic and thorough knowledge of the Middle East, including Iraq,
to provide the direction required and produce the necessary news and feature
material from Washington the Radio Network’s network of stringers and
correspondents.
z Fluency in English
z Professional knowledge of the Internet and how to ensure that the Radio
Network news material is made available to the radio's Web site.
z In-depth and current knowledge of American foreign policy developments,
particularly those that are relevant to the Middle East.
z Extensive network of contacts in Washington and throughout the world without
maintaining political affiliation with Middle Eastern groups.
z The ability to hire and offer journalism jobs to all level of reporting staff
Contact Filcro Media Staffing
Middle East Radio Broadcasting Group
Director Radio News Recruitment
521 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10175-1801
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Editorial Shift Editor
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Manager Human Resources
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Contact
Filcro Media Staffing
International Human Resource Identification
Director Human Resource Recruitment
521 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10175-1801
Resume email
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Position
Quality Control Editor
Duties z Review, modify and approve scripts and copy before air, working
closely with writers, correspondents, producers and senior producers.
z Oversee editing of news stories.
z Provide feedback to correspondents and anchors on their delivery.
z Provide regular reports to the VP for Network News on the quality of
The Network’s news broadcasts and editorial processes; alert the VP
to any issues for resolution.
z Assess staff skills and work with individual staff members as
necessary to develop their skills and strengthen the quality of The
Network’s news broadcasts. Follow-up as necessary with individuals to
track progress.
z Measure and monitor the quality of The Network’s news writing;
provide regular reports to the VP for Network News.
Watch and analyze newscasts; check for political and cultural
sensitivities, contextual, grammatical and typographical errors, and
other mistakes or substance or form.
z Follow political, economic, military and cultural developments affecting
the broadcast region, including the evolution of US and international
policies.
z The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties and take on
other responsibilities as dictated by events and circumstances.
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News Anchor
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Position
News Writer - Television
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Position
Producer - Television News
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circumstances.
Required z Bachelors degree in journalism or broadcast journalism preferred
z Must have at least 2 years experience producing television
newscasts
z Excellent Arabic writing skills
z Working knowledge and ability to operate a media asset
management system
z Ability to thrive in an environment requiring teamwork
z Solid news judgment
z Ability to work under intense deadline pressure
z Exercise self-discipline and time-management skills
z Sound editorial and creative judgment is essential
z Must be able to accommodate flexible work schedule to support
24/7 news environment including overnight coverage
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International Television Group
Director Production Recruitment
521 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10175-1801
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Arabic Radio Announcer
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headlines
z Meld sound judgment regarding the range, content and accuracy of
scripts; balance in the inclusion of multiple points of view; and a well-
paced style, into a listenable program
z Monitor specific news-wires, feeds, stringer reports and other news
input throughout the shift to keep on top of the news flow
z Using proper interview techniques, conduct radio interviews in Arabic
with a range of sources involved in political, economic, scientific,
cultural, and other activities. Identify persons to interview and issues
to cover to ensure a balanced program. Select those audio cuts that
are most pertinent and interesting and compose a completed text
integrating actualities to enhance the final piece
z Coordinate story themes with correspondents in the field as directed
by the Shift Editor
z Follow political, economic, military and cultural developments
affecting the broadcast region, including the evolution of US and
international policies
z Work quickly under pressure to produce news reports of the highest
professional quality to meet fixed deadlines determined by the 24-
hour broadcast schedule
z Prepare reports
z Perform other duties as assigned
Required z Bachelors Degree in journalism or broadcast journalism (preferred)
z 3-5 years news broadcasting experience
z Skilled reader, adept to ad-libbing during breaking news and must
have the ability to handle problems while on-air
z Clear pronunciation in Classical Arabic, and have sufficient English
language skills
z Strong on-air presence and personality required to broadcast
material
z Work quickly under pressure to produce news reports of the highest
professional quality to meet fixed deadlines determined by the 24-
hour broadcast schedule
z Must be skilled and experienced in interviewing
z Operate as a team member, sharing responsibilities in all aspects of
broadcasting including translation/adaptation and announcing as
appropriate and assigned
z Solid news judgment
z A working knowledge of the big stories of the day
z Knowledge of journalistic ethics and libel laws
z Must be able to accommodate flexible work schedule to support 24/7
news environment. This may require overnight coverage
Contact Filcro Media Staffing
International Radio Group
Director On Air Talent
521 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10175-1801
Resume email
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Position
Senior Producer - TV
Duties z Organize and stimulate the creative process and track performance of
assigned news team.
z Coordinate with Executive Producer and other Senior Producers and
Assignment Editors on selecting timely news material.
z Prepare format/rundown for newscast, summaries, updates or
assigned special event coverage
z Write stories for assigned newscasts
z Actively participate in editorial meetings
z Clearly understand the major stories of the day and their relationship
to the company mission and viewers
z Review all scripts for assigned newscasts to ensure that they adhere
to broadcast standards
z Obtain legal and editorial clearances from Executive Producer and VP,
News
z Oversee all quality assurances and live content material.
z Ensure that all additional production details are completed, including
graphics, chyrons, etc.
z Provide Control Room with critical information regarding the timing,
content and execution of live shots while program is on-air.
z Ability to maintain composure in the control room
z Follow commands of Senior Supervising Producer in the control room
when breaking news is on the air.
z Aggressively pursue breaking news and assist Assignment Desk and
other newscast producers during coverage of breaking news
z Remain creative and cool under pressure
z Input and conduct final review of show content in media asset
management system to ensure a clean broadcast.
z Day-to-day production while maintaining a long vision for the
direction of assigned news programs.
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