Assistant/Backgrounder Editor

Assistant/Backgrounder Editor
The Assistant/Backgrounder Editor will write and edit JMCC.org content, with an emphasis on background content.
S/he will report to the editor-in-chief, and work closely with translation and news staff to cover events. The position is full-time, 48 hours a week, with all related rights and duties. The editor will usually work two of those days in the evening hours to help cover breaking news shifts.
Duties
1.  Work with the news team to monitor events and prepare background information relating to the news, updating the website accurately and in a timely manner.
2. Write occasional articles, attend press conferences and conduct occasional interviews for JMCC.org.
3. Edit news releases and articles that may originate in non-native English text, or condense reports in native English.
4.  Post SMS breaking news in required shifts.
Qualifications
Applicants must have an interest/background in both media work and the Palestinian- Israeli conflict. S/he should also have at least two years news editing experience. Expert English fluency is required; Arabic language preferred but not required. S/he should be computer proficient and have some understanding of new media (blogging, multi-media, etc.)  Qualified applicants should send a cv and writing sample to [email protected] no later than May 19, 2009.

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