Middle East Business Correspondent

JOB BAND: E
CONTRACT TYPE: 8 month Fixed-term Contract, Full-time
DEPARTMENT: BBC News
LOCATION: Dubai, UAE

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Middle East Business Correspondent to provide expert and engaging reporting and analysis at a critical time for the global economy. This is a demanding role with a focus on delivering high-impact journalism across all of BBC News’ digital and linear platforms as well as fronting business slots, bringing fresh perspectives on the global economy, with a particular focus on the Middle East.

The role requires an ability to explain clearly issues of global complexity to general news audiences in the UK and around the world. Your detailed knowledge of business and economics in the Middle East combined with your expert storytelling skills means you will be able to convey in an engaging and accessible manner how these complex subjects affect jobs, companies and economies in the region, al...