Full-Time Arabic Editor

Desired start date:  as soon as possible Summary: IWPR is currently seeking a full-time Arabic editor to be based in Beirut and to work on a journalism project that includes training and mentoring journalists. The successful candidate is expected to communicate with contributors on a daily basis and apply professional editorial guidelines to improve their skills and to produce timely content for a variety of IWPR publishing platforms. The candidate will edit and proofread feature stories and written texts that accompany photographs and video reports, as well as other publications that might be required for IWPR's future training projects. The candidate is also expected to work with other staff members to disseminate content through social media outlets and newsletters, and monitor and report the progress achieved in the training project.   TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Editing and proof reading of articles, interviews, manuals and other written materials; Training and mentoring of contributors with a positive and supportive attitude; Communicating with translators and English editors to ensure accuracy of English translation; Participating in managing social media accounts; Applying monitoring and evaluation procedures to measure and report the progress achieved by the contributors; Working with administrators to keep an up-to-date record of published content and ensure project objectives are accomplished within deadlines; Providing feedback for administrators to be included in periodical reports and newsletters; Working with webmaster to optimize search engine results and improve website design. PERSON SPECIFICATION Experience Essential Editing and reporting in print or online journalism; Proofreading; Fact-checking and validating social media and written sources. Desirable Media training, preferably in the Middle East/ North Africa region; Coordinating teams of journalists; Managing social media outlets; Working in photojournalism or broadcast journalism; Managing online forums.   Knowledge/Skills Essential Deep knowledge of politics in the region Native fluency in written and spoken Arabic; proficiency in written and spoken English; Exceptional content and copy editing skills; Ability to provide professional mentoring in media; Ability to work in accordance with previously set objectives and deadlines; Excellent planning, organizing and communication skills; IT literacy and experience of using IT to edit journalistic content and research information; Professional work ethics; Ability to work as part of an editorial and administrative team. Desirable Ability to network; Responding effectively to unpredictable work patterns.