Newsperson, Egypt

Date: Jun ‎13, ‎2022
Location: Cairo, EG
Company: Associated Press
The Associated Press is the essential global news network, delivering fast,
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formats. Founded in ‎1846, AP today is the largest and most trusted source of
independent news and information. On any given day more than half the world's
population sees news from AP.

The Associated Press seeks an enterprising reporter with a proven track record
of developing sources and breaking stories to cover Egypt as a newsperson,
based in Cairo.

Responsibilities: Reporting to the News Director for Egypt, Libya, Yemen and
Sudan, this reporter will work closely with AP colleagues in Egypt and
throughout the region, aiming to consistently break news and produce distinct,
deeply reported enterprise about a broad range of topics. This includes the
civil war in Yemen, the ongoing conflict in Libya, Sudan's derailed transition
to democracy and the different facets of authoritarian rule in Egypt. This
journalist will primarily be a text reporter but will also be comfortable
working in multiple media formats. The successful candidate will have the
ability and willingness to work any shift, including at night and on weekends,
or as coverage demands, as AP is a ‎24/‎7 operation.

We're looking for a candidate who has:
* impeccable judgment, a commitment to accuracy and competitive drive to push AP and its journalists to deliver exclusive stories and swift coverage of breaking news.
* a demonstrated history of successful reporting, with a record of producing compelling work that is diverse, inclusive and innovative, while maintaining AP's standards for integrity and objectivity.
* strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively and successfully, leading a team of journalists who operate in all formats - text, photo, video, audio, digital/social, interactive and graphics - communicating stories that people will want to share on social media and other platforms.
* a broad and deep understanding of current issues in Egypt and be able to translate that knowledge into compelling and distinctive stories.

Qualifications: This reporter must have demonstrated excellence as a
journalist covering a complex and challenging beat, with a deep record of
delivering exclusive, enlightening and distinctive stories. Applicants must be
able to consistently break news and report enterprise that offers readers and
viewers an illuminating look at Egypt. The successful candidate must be able
to work effectively with colleagues and peers in teams and should have at
least three years of full-time experience at a daily newspaper, broadcast
station, online or digital news outlet, or an AP bureau or regional desk.

Other qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
* Authorization to work in Egypt will be mandatory.
* Advanced-level professional competency in written and spoken English and Arabic.
* Basic proficiency in using an iPhone for photos and video is required. Advanced proficiency is a plus.
* Strong organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects across formats and deliver success on complex, challenging story lines.

THE DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION IS JUNE ‎27, ‎2022 AT ‎11:59 PM EST.

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