Global Oil Gas Senior Newspaper Writer Editor

This role required candidate to permanently relocate at Dhahran Saudi Arabia.

About the Company

This company engages in the exploration production transportation and sale of crude oil and natural gas. It operates through the following segments: Upstream Downstream and Corporate. The Upstream segment includes crude oil natural gas and natural gas liquids exploration field development and production. The Downstream segment focuses on refining logistics power generation and the marketing of crude oil petroleum and petrochemical products and related services to international and domestic customers. The Corporate segment offers supporting services including human resources finance and information technology. The company was founded on May 29 1933 and is headquartered in Dhahran Saudi Arabia.

Job Summary

Writes for and/or edits English or Arabic publications and online content and provides assistance as directed

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for producing various types of articles for the assigned publication or special projects.
• Works under the general direction of the Editor of English Publications.
• Edits news items features and columns written by staff members or contributors.
• Ensures proper copy syntax and readability.
• Produces articles for English/Arabicspeaking employees SAG officials and trade journal editors.
• Works independently with minimal supervision.
• Produces wellresearched and clear copy requiring minimal changes.
• Selects suitable photographs to accompany news stories and features considering sensitivities.
• Writes articles on major company operations projects and community initiatives.
• Consults with subject matter specialists and obtains necessary approvals.
• Edits material from other departments for presentation or distribution.
• Stays informed about company and local projects and activities to develop potential stories.
• Performs other miscellaneous duties as directed.

Requirements:

• This role required candidate to permanently relocate at Dhahran Saudi Arabia.
• 5 years experience as Editor or writer with an institutional or commercial newspaper.
• Preferred Training Technical Skills and Competencies:
• Highly proficient in written and spoken English or Arabic especially in journalism.
• Good command of phraseology used in fields like medicine geology petroleum technology and engineering.
• Thorough knowledge of Company policy and operations.
• Able to handle confidential matters with perceptiveness.
• Adequate background in the cultures traditions and beliefs of various nationalities.

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