Reporter at Dow Jones

Doha, Doha Municipality, Qatar

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Media, Finance, JournalismIndustries

Requirements

Proven track record of scoops and source-building in business, finance, economics, and markets
Ability to break news on capital flows, PE executive moves, and conduct exclusive interviews with corporate, banking, PE executives, and regional fund managers
Ability to source quickly and deliver scoops in private markets and energy news
Ability to identify important, forward-looking details from fast-moving information on regional companies, central banks, and business-news entities, and turn them into informative, punchy headlines and short articles in English
Ability to quickly analyze news and signals for investors, producing short quick-fire analysis, longer-form articles, and expansive thematic items
Accuracy, speed, excellent news judgment, and close eye for detail
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume news environment
Strong teamwork and communication skills
Excellent written English (essential); proficient Arabic (preferred)
Well-honed sense of urgency and capacity to remain calm under pressure
Ability to prioritize tasks and time while handling multiple responsibilities
Intellectual curiosity and desire to learn
Flexibility in changing/handing off tasks
General awareness of how a newsroom works
Solid sense of teamwork
Minimum of two-three years relevant experience

Responsibilities

Break news – big and small scoops on business, finance, economics, and markets across the Middle East to drive professional readership
Tap existing sourcing or build sourcing to break news
Exercise exceptional news judgment to identify disclosed news important to professionals, prioritize, summarize into smart briefs, and provide subsequent analysis of implications for investors
Recognize and respond to the core audiences for Dow Jones Newswires and their needs/expectations
Collaborate with reporters and editors from Dow Jones Newswires, WSJ, other Dow Jones colleagues, and those in other bureaus/regions
Communicate precisely and respectfully
Uphold Dow Jones standards and ethics
Contribute to the daily global news report

Skills

business journalism

financial reporting

news breaking

source building

scoops

exclusive interviews

capital flows

private equity

markets analysis

economics

news judgment

Dow Jones

Provides business news and financial data

About Dow Jones

Dow Jones provides business news, financial information, and data intelligence to financial firms, professionals, and investors globally. Its main products include the Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, and Factiva, which offer timely news, exclusive insights, and comprehensive data sets. Additionally, Dow Jones offers risk and compliance solutions to help businesses navigate issues like anti-money laundering and economic sanctions. Unlike many competitors, Dow Jones focuses on a subscription-based model, data licensing, and advertising revenue, utilizing its extensive media and data resources to equip clients with the necessary information for informed decision-making.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

1881Year Founded

ACQUISITIONCompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Comprehensive Healthcare Plans

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

Family Care Benefits

Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support

Commuter Transit Program

Subscription Discounts

Employee Referral Program

Education Benefits

Retirement Plans

Comprehensive Insurance Plans

Lifestyle programs & Wellness Resources

Risks

Competition from digital-native platforms like Bloomberg and Reuters is increasing.

AI-generated content threatens traditional journalism models.

Subscription fatigue may impact Dow Jones' revenue model.

Differentiation

Dow Jones offers a unique blend of news, data, and risk compliance solutions.

The Wall Street Journal is America's largest newspaper by total average circulation.

Dow Jones provides content in 28 languages, enhancing global reach.

Upsides

Increased demand for real-time financial news boosts subscription-based services.

AI-driven journalism tools enhance content creation and personalization.

Growing importance of ESG data creates opportunities for expanded offerings.

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