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Beirut.com is Hiring an Arts and Culture Reporter

Job Opening:
Full-time Arts and Culture reporter at Beirut.com.

Description:
As an arts and culture reporter at Beirut.com, you will be responsible for pitching stories and writing a minimum of two feature pieces a week, in addition to some blogging. This is a full-time position that calls for the reporter to be self-motivated, ambitious, flexible and willing to work when stories are happening, be it on some weekends or nights.

Job skills/requirements:
– A degree in journalism or a related discipline.
– An excellent command of the English language in both written and oral forms.
– Arabic fluency desired.
– Accurate and detail-oriented reporting. Experience in writing is a must.
– The ability to work independently with minimal direction and possess a positive, upbeat attitude.
– Reporters with photography skills/equipment desired but not mandatory.

Daily tasks will include:
– Attending a variety of arts and cultural events, mostly in Beirut.
– Conducting interviews with story subjects.
– Building contacts to maintain a scheduled flow of stories for the website.
– Attending press conferences.
– Writing a minimum of two feature (600 – 700 word) stories per week.

To apply, email your writing samples and CV to angie@beirut.com.