Senior Journalist

The primary tasks of the Senior Journalist will be the following: Supervise the whole work process related to journalism, Guide the team on new stories, Conduct regular meetings with the junior journalists to set a clear action and work plan, Hold regular meetings with the Program Manager to brief her on the progress, Edit and review all the articles/stories/ news/ investigations to be issued, Deliver technical assistance to the journalists on journalism, Advance a series of topics to be investigated and facilitate access to information, Hold interviews and meetings with representatives of public administrations, Support the training of Youth on journalism, and edit/sharpen the stories subsequently drafted by the youth for the on-line supplement, Ensure that the implementation of the program is in accordance with the mission of the overall program, In liaison with the Communication Department: select and process materials for the website and Facebook, and develop and implement a media strategy to promote the platform and project, In liaison with program team: produce constant feedback on the operation of the website and the overall work of the program team, and produce articles diagnosing the areas of corruption in the public administration system and recommendations with respect to elimination/reduction of corruption spots.   Requirements: BA or Masters Degree in Journalism, Public Administration or equivalent. A minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar position. Excellent command of spoken and written English and Arabic; French is a plus. Experience in writing articles with high and professional standards Ability to work on the field and conduct investigative journalism. Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.  Good knowledge of public administrations’ policies   Advanced computer literacy with a focus on Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint) Excellent knowledge and familiarity with the internet and the use of Social Media.   Qualifications: Personal belief in and support of LTA’s mission and core values. Ability to work as part of a team, to take initiative, and to be flexible and adaptable in a changing environment. Ability to quickly learn and understand an issue and to handle unexpected issues.