News Assistant Jobs in Abu Dhabi UAE 2023 | Al Futtaim

The News Assistant, News Desk supports the Supervising Producer and Assistant Producer in booking guests and editorial planning for CNBC International’s Middle East bureaus,, based out of our Middle East headquarters in Abu Dhabi.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Middle East editorial team to support guest booking and the coordination of guest segments.
• Learn the fundamentals of TV news production and work as part of a team to secure the best guests first and exclusively for the network.
• Support the team to conceive  segment and story ideas and prepare interview questions.
• Research stories and guests and work to uncover new angles on stories.
• Grow and build relationships with guests, companies, PR agencies and various financial institutions around the region.

Job Requirements:

• University degree or equivalent experience.
• Prior work experience or internship experience within a international news organisation.
• Excellent knowledge and passion for Middle East business, economics, and financial markets.
• Knowledge of, and interest in, European business, political and economic news.
• Capable of handling short deadlines and working in a fast-paced and demanding live news environment.