Reporter

Role overview

Dow Jones Newswires is hiring two reporters to cover business, finance, economics, and markets across the Middle East. The position is based in Doha and sits within a regional team that contributes to broader EMEA newsroom coverage. The role calls for a journalist who can uncover original stories on capital movements, private equity leadership changes, private markets, and the energy sector.

What you will do

• Break timely stories that matter to professional readers, using strong sourcing and the ability to stay ahead of market developments.
• Turn fast-moving market news into clear, useful analysis, from short alerts to longer-form thematic pieces.
• Surface relevant details from regional news flow and shape them into sharp English-language updates for the daily global report.
• Partner closely with colleagues across Newswires and The Wall Street Journal while following Dow Jones editorial standards and ethics.
• Focus on information that is most relevant to financial professionals and present it in a concise, accurate way.
• Convert complex developments into concise briefs followed by analysis that explains the investor impact.
• Understand the needs of the core Newswires audience and respond to them appropriately.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully in a fast-paced environment with a heavy news flow.

Experience and profile

• You should bring at least two to three years of relevant professional experience.
• You need a strong sense of urgency and the ability to stay composed when under pressure.
• Curiosity about Middle Eastern markets and a desire to keep learning are important.
• You must be able to juggle several priorities while still working well as part of a team.
• Excellent written English is required.
• Arabic fluency is an advantage, though it is not mandatory.

Additional information

This position is part of Dow Jones - News - WSJ. The job category is Editorial/Journalism, and the role is classified as non-union. Dow Jones states that it is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without discrimination on protected characteristics. The company also offers reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities during the application or interview process. If accommodation is needed, applicants may contact the talent resource team by email and should include the phrase “Reasonable Accommodation” in the subject line along with a brief note describing the assistance required. This inbox is not used for application status updates.

About the company: Since 1882, Dow Jones has grown from a small news agency into a global business information leader. Its brands include The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron’s, MarketWatch, and Financial News. The organization emphasizes accuracy, depth, innovation, advanced data, expert research, award-winning journalism, and customizable delivery tools that provide customers with timely information wherever they need it.

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