+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.