Reporter

Location: Beirut

Type of job: Full-time and in-office, 5 days a week (flexible hours and remote work option can be negotiated).

Grade: mid-level.

Remuneration: The salary is competitive and negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Healthcare and other benefits are included. 

Working tool needed: a laptop with the latest editing software (Microsoft or Apple).

Deadline: 15 March 2023

About Megaphone

Megaphone is an independent media platform that produces multimedia content covering local news. We publish analytical and critical pieces adapted to digital media.

Job Overview

Megaphone is looking for a reporter to produce text-based and video reports. The reporter will be responsible for covering events on the ground,  in addition to doing research and writing weekly video scripts. 

Role and Responsibilities

• Pitching and producing reports across Lebanon
• Covering events on the ground, such as reporting news and developments, conducting interviews, etc.
• Fact-checking and cross-checking information.
• Reporting news as necessary, on tight deadlines
• Conducting phone and live interviews
• Coordinating daily production efforts (drafting, translation, design, publishing, and dissemination)
• Conducting research and writing texts for videos
• Copy editing of social media promotional content

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in journalism, media studies, political studies, economics, sociology, or any other social science or humanity.
• Excellent writing and speaking skills in both Arabic and English
• Experience in working on the ground and conducting interviews 
• Experience in teamwork
• Knowledge of digital media
• Experience in copy editing, writing, and research. 

Additional Qualifications

• Fluency in French is desirable
• 2 to 3 years of experience in news writing is highly desirable
• Proficiency in Google ecosystem, Trello, and, adobe creative suite is a plus