Full‑time English‑language Journalist – Rabat

About the role

Assahifa English is looking for a full‑time journalist to produce original English‑language coverage of Morocco for an international readership. The role is based in the newspaper’s Rabat office and requires a strong news sense, excellent writing skills, and the ability to adapt stories for a global audience.

Key responsibilities

• Write and edit news stories, reports, interviews, features and investigations in English.
• Cover political, economic, social, cultural and institutional developments across Morocco.
• Produce original reporting that explains Moroccan and regional issues to international readers.
• Edit and adapt content from the Arabic edition without relying on literal translation.
• Conduct interviews with public officials, experts, diplomats, business leaders and other stakeholders.
• Fact‑check sources, figures and documents before publication.
• Monitor international media for developments related to Morocco.
• Propose story ideas and editorial angles consistent with the newspaper’s standards.
• Collaborate with editors, photographers, video journalists and the digital team.
• Travel within Morocco or abroad as required for reporting assignments.

Required profile

• Minimum two years of professional journalism experience, preferably in reporting, digital news or English‑language media.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English; strong Arabic skills; French is a plus.
• Clear, natural journalistic writing style rather than literal translation.
• Solid understanding of Moroccan public affairs, institutions, politics, economy and society.
• Ability to explain local developments to readers unfamiliar with the Moroccan context.
• Strong research, fact‑checking, interviewing and source‑building abilities.
• Capacity to work independently, exercise sound editorial judgment and meet tight deadlines.
• Residence in Rabat or ability to work regularly from the Rabat office.

Required skills

• Familiarity with digital publishing tools and content management systems.
• Proficiency with social media platforms for news distribution.
• Knowledge of English‑language SEO and digital audience development.