, Al-Ahram's English portal, is looking for talented newcomers to join its domestic affairs team. The ideal candidates will be creative, resourceful and hardworking journalists with a good understanding of Egypt's political scene. Job description: · Report political news and write news stories on a daily basis. · Cover events from the field whenever necessary, occasionally outside Cairo. · Produce in-depth features about politics and different aspects of life in Egypt. · Interview key figures and policy makers. · Attend press conferences and write stories about them. Required credentials: · A good command of Arabic and English. Excellent written English is a must. · A commitment to journalism ethics. · Ability to meet deadlines under pressure. · Flexibility to work for longer hours during different times of the day when necessary. · Ability to work within a team. Interpersonal and problem-solving skills are important. · A bachelors' degree in journalism, politic, sociology, economics or business are preferable. Previous experience writing news and feature stories for a professional English outlet is preferable. To apply, please send a CV, cover letter and a sample of your work to [email protected] before 5 June. http://english.ahram.org.eg/News/130755.aspx