Multimedia Reporter – Digital Content Specialist

About the role

The Multimedia Reporter will create clear, accurate and engaging digital content for MBN’s platforms. Working in the field and newsroom, the reporter gathers, verifies and shapes stories that align with MBN’s editorial standards and digital‑first approach.

Key responsibilities

• Produce original reporting for digital platforms, including written stories, video reports, interviews, short‑form video and visual explainers.
• Develop distinct story angles that go beyond reactive coverage and support regional and U.S. policy editorial priorities.
• Research, write, shoot and edit multimedia content while maintaining high production and editorial standards.
• Use mobile journalism tools (MOJO) or similar equipment to report efficiently from the field.
• Maintain and cultivate credible, diverse sources relevant to the assigned geography or beat.
• Coordinate with post‑production and graphics teams to shape stories into scalable digital formats.
• Ensure all content meets MBN’s standards of accuracy, balance, independence and ethical journalism.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Media or a related field.
• 2‑5 years of professional experience in multimedia reporting or investigative journalism.
• Proven ability to research, write, shoot and edit multimedia content to high editorial standards.
• Fluency in English; Arabic language skills are a plus.

Required skills

• Storytelling
• Investigative reporting
• Multimedia content production
• Data journalism
• Use of mobile journalism tools and publishing platforms