Iraq Editor

Middle East Broadcasting Networks•Arlington, VA, VA

About The Position

Middle East Broadcasting Networks (MBN) is seeking an Iraq Editor to lead editorial coverage of Iraq across all MBN digital platforms. This role is crucial in ensuring high-quality, accurate, and audience-focused reporting in a dynamic digital transformation environment. The editor will collaborate with various teams to create engaging content experiences, maintain editorial standards, and stay abreast of regional developments and digital news trends.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, International Relations, Middle Eastern Studies, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
5+ years of newsroom, international reporting, or digital media experience, with significant time spent covering Iraq or the Middle East.
Strong editing, writing, and digital storytelling skills in a fast-paced, deadline-driven newsroom environment.
Demonstrated knowledge of Iraqi politics, regional affairs, security issues, and geopolitical developments.
Experience managing breaking news coverage and publishing content across digital platforms in real time.
Ability to edit complex international stories for accuracy, clarity, balance, and audience engagement.
Familiarity with audience analytics, social media publishing, and how to make digital content stand out.
Strong news judgment and ability to make sound editorial decisions under pressure.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
Fluency in Arabic and English is required.
Ability to accommodate flexible work schedule to support 24/7 news environment.
Ability to prioritize competing deadlines.

Responsibilities

Lead editorial coverage of Iraq, delivering timely, accurate, and audience-focused reporting across web, mobile, social, and newsletter platforms.
Assign, edit, and publish Iraq-focused breaking news, feature stories, live updates, explainers, and multimedia content for digital audiences.
Manage real-time coverage of political, economic, security, and regional developments, ensuring rapid and accurate publishing in a 24/7 newsroom environment.
Collaborate with reporters, producers, and others to create the best, most compelling, Iraq-focused storytelling across digital platforms.
Write thoughtful and engaging headlines with audience in mind.
Monitor analytics, audience trends, and platform performance to guide editorial decisions and content strategy.
Ensure all Iraq-related coverage meets editorial standards for accuracy, fairness, tone, legal compliance, and cultural sensitivity.
Verify sources, fact-check reporting, and assess misinformation risks in fast-moving digital news environments.
Maintain strong knowledge of Iraqi politics, regional affairs, geopolitical developments, and emerging digital news trends.
Support coverage planning for major events and developing stories affecting Iraq and the broader region.
Perform additional job-related duties and take on new responsibilities as needed based on organizational requirements and circumstances.