Location: Ealing, London
Reports to: Creative Manager and Managing Editor
About The New Arab
The New Arab is a fast-growing English-language website focused on authentic coverage of news, current affairs, and culture and lifestyle stories from the Middle East and North Africa region and beyond. Targeting audiences interested in the region in English language speaking countries and communities, led by the UK, North America, South and East Asia, and Australia/New Zealand.
The New Arab’s diverse newsroom offers a platform for the voice of the Middle East and aims to provoke an exchange of ideas and open discussion in a responsible manner via news, in-depth analysis and comment. We have a large pool of journalists from all backgrounds, allowing us to provide fruitful and insightful reporting on cultural and social issues, as well as political and humanitarian issues.
The New Arab is the English sister publication of Arabic daily newspaper and online news outlet Al-Araby Al-Jadeed and is part of the Fadaat Media network, which allows us to leverage sprawling networks of correspondents in the region and their high-quality output, as well as its own resources.
Job Summary
Working with the Managing Editor and The New Arab’s graphics and multimedia team, you will be part of the team responsible for creating and producing graphics, videos, visualizations, interactive packages, and various branding that accompanies our journalism on our multiple platforms, from The New Arab website to social media, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and You Tube.
Areas of work may also include communications and research/strategy. The Designer will produce all types of visual communication materials such as illustrations, animations, infographics, maps, and charts, among others.
Responsibilities and Duties:

• Study design briefs and determine requirements.
• Conceptualize visuals based on requirements.
• Prepare rough drafts and present ideas.
• Work with The New Arab team to produce final design.
• Help develop interactive storytelling packages for our journalism, including through coding-requisite platforms such as Map Box, Web Flow, or the like, or data visualizations.
• Edit video content using Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.
• Use motion graphics to enhance videos where needed.
• Test graphics and video across various digital platforms to ensure compatibility.
• Test graphics across various media.
• Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and on-brand.
• Coordinate with editorial team to secure photo and infographics coverage.
• Monitor the Internet for media trends, being the link with the web designers and our needs.
• Finding new ways to present stories on our website.
• Coordinate with multimedia reporters to secure coverage and with social media specialist to promote our website.
• Post breaking news media and extra content packages when needed.
• Work with news reporters and the news editor to develop packages for online.

Requirements:

• 2-4 years’ experience in a similar role in a newsroom.
• Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and After Effects.
• Experience in video editing and some motion graphics.
• A solid understanding of visual design principles (layout, typography, and colour).
• Creative, with an ability to bring fresh ideas to the team.
• Able to work efficiently in a team and under tight deadlines.
• Organised and detail-oriented with strong communication skills.
• Interest in content covered by The New Arab.

Desirable:

• Degree in Design, Fine Arts or related field is a plus.
• Knowledge of the politics and culture of the Middle East
• Background in journalism or storytelling

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:

• Enhanced maternity leave
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Will you be able to reliably commute to Ealing (London) for this job?
• Do you have at least 2 years experience in a similar role in a newsroom?
• Do you have strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (especially Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and After Effects)?
• What is your notice period?
• What is your current salary?
• What are your salary expectations?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person