Arabian Business, the leading source of business, economic, and financial news in the Middle East, is seeking a tenacious and highly skilled Investigative Journalist with a proven track record of uncovering exclusive, high-impact stories. This role is based in ITP Media Group’s Media City HQ in Dubai.

The ideal candidate will have experience conducting deep-dive research, analysing complex corporate and financial data, and delivering premium, long-form journalism that drives subscription growth. You will be responsible for breaking exclusive news, cultivating high-level sources, and developing compelling narratives that engage and retain our audience of regional business leaders.

RESPONSIBILITIES

•Pitch, research, and execute high-impact investigative features that uncover exclusive insights into the Middle East's corporate landscape.

•Analyse complex financial records, legal documents, and corporate filings to identify compelling narratives and expose market realities.

•Grow and maintain a robust network of confidential sources, industry insiders, and high-level contacts across key regional sectors (e.g., real estate, finance, energy, aviation, and tech).

•Write compelling, long-form articles that add significant value to the Arabian Business premium subscriber offering.

•Collaborate with the wider editorial, digital, and multimedia teams to translate complex investigations into engaging formats, including social video, podcasts, data visualisations, and newsletters.

•Ensure all reporting is rigorous, fact-checked, and adheres to the highest standards of journalistic integrity and legal compliance within the region.

•Stay ahead of regional economic trends, regulatory changes, and corporate movements to anticipate and lead the narrative on major industry shifts.

KEY SKILLS

•Proven experience as an investigative reporter or senior journalist, with a strong portfolio in business, finance, or economics media.

•Exceptional research skills, including proficiency in navigating corporate registries, financial databases, and public records.

•Strong ability to build trust and manage sensitive relationships with confidential sources.

•Exceptional writing and storytelling abilities, with a proven talent for turning dense data into accessible stories.

•A deep understanding of the Middle Eastern business landscape, key corporate players, and regional market dynamics.

•A firm grasp of how high-quality, exclusive journalism drives digital subscription models and audience retention.

•Being an Arabic speaker is a plus.

•Candidates must have a strong understanding of domestic and regional media law, and international press ethics.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN CANDIDATES

•Tenacious – possesses an unyielding determination to uncover the truth, ask the difficult questions, and follow complex leads to their conclusion.

•Analytical – highly skilled at dissecting financial reports, data sets, and intricate corporate structures to spot the real story.

•Discreet – operates with the highest level of confidentiality, ethics, and integrity when handling sensitive information and sources.

•Compelling – able to weave intricate facts, figures, and interviews into captivating journalism.

•Accountable – ready to take full ownership of long-term investigations, ensuring watertight accuracy from concept to publication.

•Flexible – understands the fast-paced nature of the media landscape and can effectively balance deep-dive investigations with breaking exclusive daily news.