Bureau Chief, Pakistan & Afghanistan - Reuters
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Bureau Chief, Afghanistan and PakistanReuters is looking for an experienced journalist to lead our coverage of Pakistan and Afghanistan, two volatile and strategically important countries sitting at the crossroads of China, the Middle East, central Asia, and India.You will have the drive, creativity, and international perspective to tell stories that inform and engage a global audience on themes ranging from political instability and armed insurgency to economic crisis and women's rights.As bureau chief, you will ensure the team provides fast and reliable spot news, supported by a South Asia breaking news team, as well as deliver exclusives and deeply reported stories. You will work closely with the region's visual journalists and publishing editors, always leading from the front to win the big stories.You will have ideally worked in conflict zones and possess a broad understanding of safety protocols, the diplomatic skills to deal with governments, and experience managing freelancers in challenging environments. You will be calm under pressure and able to quickly get to the heart of a story or difficult situation.Urdu and a knowledge of the region are advantages. Above all, you will be a strong writer, collaborative, and have a track record of delivering distinctive and revealing stories.
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