By Bobbie Mellor | Tue., November 1, 10:07 AM
Thomson Reuters Foundation is looking to recruit an Arabic-speaking intern at its headquarters in London, one day per week. This is a paid position with an immediate start.
Thomson Reuters Foundation’s TrustMedia team have recently launched an Arabic website, Aswat Masriya providing information and news on the upcoming elections in Egypt. Following further funding, we are expanding the site and launching an English language version.
The intern will be working closely with the Aswat Masriya team in Cairo translating articles from Arabic to English and producing English subtitles for Arabic videos.
Requirements:
- Fluent Arabic and native speaker proficiency English (bilingual English-Arabic speakers preferred);
- Knowledge of current affairs and politics in Egypt;
- Experience in translation and excellent written communication skills;
- Prior experience in website editing and multimedia desired but not essential.
Please send a CV and covering letter to Bobbie Mellor, bobbie.mellor@thomsonreuters.com by Tuesday 8th November 2011.
About Thomson Reuters Foundation
Thomson Reuters Foundation (TRF) is the humanitarian and educational charitable arm of Thomson Reuters – the world’s largest disseminator of intelligent information. The parent group’s media operations include Reuters, a multimedia news agency internationally respected for its principles of impartial, informed and accurate reporting. The Foundation's work is run under three programmes. TrustMedia organises media projects and journalism training worldwide; AlertNet is a leading provider of humanitarian news and TrustLaw is a global hub for pro bono legal work.
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