Iranian News Specialist

About Us:

Done by Native is a dynamic small business that operates on private and government contracts. With offices on four continents, DBN specializes in language services and logistical support. At DBN, we uphold core values of integrity, excellence, and empowerment. We are actively seeking individuals who are highly motivated, experienced, professional, and share our company ethos.

Position Overview:

Done by Native is in search of an experienced News Media Specialist to deliver daily media summaries to an English-speaking audience.

Daily responsibilities will include monitoring a wide variety of Iranian news sources and social media platforms in Farsi and occasionally English. You will select and curate relevant news and posts in line with customer requirements, and proficiently summarize said content from Farsi into English.

**Please note that this position is not yet funded. Done by Native seeks applicants interested in an anticipated future position. 

Key Responsibilities:

1. News Monitoring: Monitor and track a diverse range of online news sources and hardcopy newspapers. Select news content based on customer-specific requirements and guidelines.

2. Trend Analysis: Identify patterns and trends in reporting within the media and the press.

3. Summarization and Translation: Deliver concise and informative summaries of selected Iranian news content in English.

4. Deadlines: Excel in a deadline-driven environment.

5. Accuracy and Objectivity: Uphold a high level of accuracy and objectivity in content selection, summarization, and writing.

6. Team Collaboration: Collaborate closely with the team to ensure timely and relevant delivery of news updates.

7. Self Starter: Work with little to no supervision while adhering to deadlines. You will also be your own editor and use your personal computer.

Qualifications:

• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in journalism, English studies, international affairs, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in a role involving news curation, content selection, or journalism with exposure to English writing. Must have experience working remotely on a full-time basis and working in a deadline-driven environment.
• Social Media: Must be a proficient user of Twitter, Instagram, and other social media platforms to search for trending topics.
• Language Skills: Proficiency in both English and Farsi, with strong English writing and communication skills and superior comprehension skills.
• Analytical Abilities: Critical thinking and analytical skills to assess and evaluate the relevance and importance of news stories and commentaries.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing news cycles and evolving customer needs.
• Deadline-Oriented: Flexibility to work on an hourly basis and meet daily deadlines.
• Up to Date on World and Regional events: Must be familiar with Iranian politics and U.S. foreign policy in the region.
• Familiarity With Media Outlets: Must be familiar with prominent Iranian, Middle Eastern, and international print and broadcast news sources

Kindly send your CVs and a short cover letter about why you would be an excellent fit for the job. Shortlisted candidates will be required to take a 60-minute assessment to proceed in the hiring process. The use of artificial intelligence will be detected; hence, we advise candidates to refrain from using AI tools for writing purposes.