Junior Reporter – Lifestyle & Entertainment

About the role

We are seeking a passionate Junior Reporter to join the editorial team of What’s On, the leading entertainment and lifestyle brand in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. This role offers hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced newsroom, covering stories across print, digital and social platforms.

Key responsibilities

• Write and research lifestyle and entertainment content for both print and digital platforms.
• Attend and cover events, launches, and press briefings on behalf of What’s On.
• Pitch fresh story ideas and assist editors in developing feature articles.
• Collaborate with video producers and editors to storyboard and script short‑form video content.
• Create engaging social‑media posts that complement editorial pieces.
• Ensure all copy follows What’s On’s tone and style guidelines.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, English or a related field.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience in editorial or content creation, including internships.
• Strong writing, research and organisational abilities.
• Interest in UAE and Saudi lifestyle, entertainment and dining scenes.

Required skills

• Familiarity with CMS platforms, particularly WordPress.
• Basic photo‑editing tool knowledge (a plus).