Middle East Broadcasting Networks · 2 months ago
Senior Editor, Editorial (Bilingual)
Springfield, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expThe Middle East Broadcasting Networks, Inc. (MBN) is seeking a Senior Editor, Editorial (Bilingual) to oversee the development of high-quality written content for digital platforms. The role involves editing and curating content in both English and Arabic, managing regional writers, and ensuring that all output meets the highest journalistic standards.
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Responsibilities
Edit and curate long-form features, essays, special reports, and short-form content in all its forms in both English and Arabic
Commission and manage trusted regional writers and subject-matter experts
Support internal feature projects and editorial initiatives in collaboration with other senior editors
Ensure all content meets MBN’s editorial, linguistic, and ethical standards
Provide developmental editing, fact-checking, writing support, and narrative refinement to elevate overall quality
Collaborate with design and digital teams on presentation and layout
Contribute to editorial planning and thematic coverage strategy
Support the development, launch, and management of new MBN content products — including newsletters, data indexes, and similar initiatives — and apply technical knowledge of WordPress or comparable tools, with a willingness to learn new applications to enhance content distribution
Perform additional job-related duties and take on new responsibilities as needed based on organizational requirements and circumstances
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in journalism, literature, or communications
Minimum 7 years of editorial experience, including long-form or magazine editing
Native or near-native fluency in Arabic and English
Strong editing, rewriting, and story development skills
Proven ability to manage contributors and coordinate cross-functional editorial workflows
Deep understanding of Middle Eastern affairs and global current events
Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under stress with accuracy and balance
Ability to accommodate flexible work schedule to support 24/7 news environment
Ability to prioritize competing deadlines
Preferred
Master's degree in journalism, international affairs, or related field
Experience commissioning and editing narrative journalism
Familiarity with digital publishing platforms and editorial content management systems
Company
Middle East Broadcasting Networks
Middle East Broadcasting Networks (MBN) is the premier, Arabic-first language source of news, commentary and information that connects the Middle East and America.
501-1000 employees
Funding
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Kim Jackson
Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Treasurer
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