Correspondent (Texas)

The Middle East Broadcasting Networks, Inc. (MBN) is seeking a Texas Correspondent for Alhurra News Team.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Correspondent is responsible for providing clear and concise reports after gathering and verifying factual information through interviews, observations, and research. The incumbent organizes all material, determines the emphasis and writes story or stories to fit the standard formats.

SPECIFIC DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES: (Essential Functions: Duties and responsibilities noted with bullets are considered to be the essential functions of the job.

Conducting interviews with news sources having a wide variety of views and expertise.
Leveraging Knowledge of assigned beats to bring relevant and significant story proposals to news meetings.
Evaluating and analyze leads and tips to develop story ideas.
Cultivating and maintain credible news sources.
Writing scripts and oversee production to ensure broadcast quality of stories and reports.
Presenting live or taped interviews and voice-over reports in studio or in the field.
Updating previously reported stories.
Developing original, imaginative and creative ways to tell/show news stories.
Coordinating news coverage with Producers, Cameraman, Editors and news management.
Developing original story ideas for features and special events that are consistent with the company’s mission.
Reporting breaking news with accuracy and urgency.
Editing or assist in editing videos for broadcast.
Checking reports for balance, clarity, and objectivity to ensure they are free of bias and advocacy.
Reading and edit news copy to ensure that it contains no slanderous content.
Maintaining knowledge and understanding of world events.
Adapting quickly to changing priorities and breaking news.
Stay in contact with the assignment desk.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Supporting a 24x7 facility, requires the ability to work various shifts, weekends, including holidays.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

B.A. degree in Journalism, communications, or a related field preferred.
2-3 year previous experience as an on-camera correspondent.
Demonstrate strong news judgment and organizational skills.
Must be able to communicate and translate from English to classic Arabic.
Superior story writing and storytelling ability.
Ability to prioritize and make quick decisions.
Good creative and editorial judgment. Mastery of journalistic ethics and libel laws.
Proficient with internet, database and computer assisted reporting techniques.
Possess and maintain a valid Drivers' license ( preferred) with a driving record acceptable to the company.
Accommodate flexible hours including nights, weekends, holidays and irregular hours at a moment's notice.