Shams TV Launches in Erbil, Iraq: Hiring Talented Media Professionals
Shams TV, a new regional Arabic news channel launching in Erbil, Iraq, seeks talented media professionals to join our pioneering team. Available positions:
- News Program Editor
• Manage editorial content, ensuring accuracy and quality.
• Collaborate with newsroom teams for broadcast coordination.
• Requirements: Journalism/Media degree, 3+ years of editing experience.
- Journalist Writers
• Write compelling news stories with a strong command of Arabic.
• Conduct research, interviews, and fact-checking.
• Requirements: Proficiency in Arabic; English/Kurdish is a plus.
- Guest Producers
• Manage guest bookings for news shows.
• Ensure guest preparation for segments.
• Requirements: Excellent organizational skills, live TV experience.
- News Graphic Producer
• Collaborate with producers to create engaging graphics.
• Enhance storytelling with visual elements.
• Requirements: Proficiency in graphic design and broadcast graphics.
- Assignment Producer
• Manage daily news assignments and breaking news coverage.
• Coordinate field reporters and resources.
• Requirements: Strong news judgment, and decision-making skills.
- Planning Producer
• Develop editorial calendars for in-depth news coverage.
• Collaborate on long-term story development.
• Requirements: Organizational skills, news planning experience.
- Business Producers
• Produce segments on finance, economy, and market trends.
• Coordinate with reporters and presenters for insightful content.
• Requirements: Experience in business journalism.
- Business Presenters
• Present business news and analysis on air.
• Cover local and international economic developments.
• Requirements: Strong on-air presence, and knowledge of economics.
- Sports Producers
• Oversee sports content production.
• Ensure comprehensive coverage of sports events.
• Requirements: Background in sports journalism/production.
- Sports Presenters
• Present live/recorded sports news with analysis.
• Requirements: On-camera experience in sports reporting.
- Language Monitors
• Ensure content adheres to language standards.
• Monitor broadcasts for grammatical accuracy.
• Requirements: Proficiency in Arabic; English/Kurdish is a plus.
- Interpreters
• Provide live interpretation during news segments.
• Translate between Arabic, English, and/or Kurdish.
• Requirements: Experience in real-time interpretation.
General Requirements for All Positions:
• Professional experience in journalism, media production, or broadcasting.
• Strong command of Arabic; English/Kurdish fluency is a plus.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with Middle Eastern news and media trends.
If interested, send your resume to career@shams.tv with the job title in the subject line. Due to the high volume of applications, only resumes with the job title in the subject will be reviewed.
