+972 is seeking an editor to join our team

+972 Magazine is a blog-based web magazine that is jointly owned by a group of journalists, bloggers and photographers whose goal is to provide fresh, original, on-the-ground reporting and analysis of events in Israel and Palestine.

As we expand the scope of our reporting and analysis, we are looking to add a new member to our growing editorial team.

Responsibilities:

  • Editing op-eds, reports and analysis for publication on the website.
  • Working directly with +972 bloggers and potential guest contributors.
  • News writing and basic reporting when necessary.
  • Managing +972’s social media presence.
  • Translating articles into English for publication.

Requirements

  • Proven experience writing, editing, or producing high-quality journalism.
  • Intimate familiarity with the political landscape of the Middle East. Must be a news/politics junkie.
  • Willingness to work flexible hours and weekends.
  • Ability to work under stress, especially in breaking news situations.
  • Legal residence in Israel, East Jerusalem or the West Bank.

Language requirements

  • English — mother-tongue or academic level.
  • Arabic — Fluent for purposes of reporting, translating, news monitoring, and coordination of guest writers.
  • Hebrew is an advantage but not a requirement.

Terms of position: Full time.

Please send C.V., references, and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the position to 972job@gmail.com. Make sure to put “Editing position” in the subject line.

Deadline: Applications will be accepted until September 10, 2016.