Sky News Arabia
Broadcast Media and Publishing
501-1000 Employees
501-1000 Employees
About The Company
Sky News Arabia is a 50-50 joint venture between Abu Dhabi Media Investment Corp (ADMIC), a private investment company, and British Sky Broadcasting (BSkyB), the UK’s leading pay television provider.
Based in Abu Dhabi, Sky News Arabia will deliver Arabic language news on a free-to-air news channel, a video-rich website and across mobile devices including the iPhone and iPad. The channel will launch in the second quarter of 2012 with other elements, including the website, going live before then.
Sky News Arabia provides comprehensive coverage of the regional and international news agenda and content is being created and delivered by more than 250 multimedia journalists, supported by a full technical and operations team, broadcasting to over 50 million households in both HD and SD formats.
Sky News Arabia’s studios are based in the twofour54 complex adjacent to the Abu Dhabi National Theatre & Cultural Centre. twofour54 is a free trade zone created to establish Abu Dhabi as a media centre of excellence. The channel will also operate a network of newsgathering bureaux across the MENA region, as well as offices in London and Washington DC. Sky News Arabia will also have access to Sky News’ wider network of international bureaux and newsgathering resources.
The company is committed to engaging staff from the UAE and across the MENA region, working with the community to develop and employ local talent.
Based in Abu Dhabi, Sky News Arabia will deliver Arabic language news on a free-to-air news channel, a video-rich website and across mobile devices including the iPhone and iPad. The channel will launch in the second quarter of 2012 with other elements, including the website, going live before then.
Sky News Arabia provides comprehensive coverage of the regional and international news agenda and content is being created and delivered by more than 250 multimedia journalists, supported by a full technical and operations team, broadcasting to over 50 million households in both HD and SD formats.
Sky News Arabia’s studios are based in the twofour54 complex adjacent to the Abu Dhabi National Theatre & Cultural Centre. twofour54 is a free trade zone created to establish Abu Dhabi as a media centre of excellence. The channel will also operate a network of newsgathering bureaux across the MENA region, as well as offices in London and Washington DC. Sky News Arabia will also have access to Sky News’ wider network of international bureaux and newsgathering resources.
The company is committed to engaging staff from the UAE and across the MENA region, working with the community to develop and employ local talent.
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Websitehttp://www.skynewsarabia.com/
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HeadquatersAbu Dhabi, UAE
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Company Size501-1000 Employees
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IndustryBroadcast Media and Publishing
Job vacancies at Sky News Arabia (8)
SNA1709-Multimedia Journalist - Morning Show
Sky News Arabia - Dubai, UAE
1 day, 18 hours ago
We have an opportunity for a Multimedia Journalist – Morning Show to join our Output team here at Sky News Arabia's programming. During your time slot, you will work under an Executive...
SNA1676-Studio Engineer - Washington Bureau
Sky News Arabia - Washington, UAE
2 days, 18 hours ago
The Washington Bureau Studio Engineer works closely with the other members of staff within the Washington Bureau to ensure that high quality proactive maintenance and reactive support is provided...
SNA1684-News Gathering Technician - Washington Bureau
Sky News Arabia - Washington, UAE
2 days, 18 hours ago
As a News Gathering Technician, you will be required to manage the role of a studio technician and indoor/outdoor cameraman in SNA Washington Bureau. You will also work with a variety of...
SNA1704-Graphic Designer
Sky News Arabia - Dubai, UAE
3 days, 18 hours ago
The Graphic Designer will be responsible for the output of one of 3 areas within the design department of Sky News Arabia; Broadcast Design, 3D, and Digital. They will work in a team under the...
SNA1705-Viz Designer
Sky News Arabia - Dubai, UAE
3 days, 18 hours ago
The role of a Viz Designer is to create innovative VizRT Design, Operation, and Template Creation/Management in coordination with branding and on-air graphics content as well as Augmented Reality...
SNA1706-3D/Unreal Artist
Sky News Arabia - Dubai, UAE
3 days, 18 hours ago
An Unreal Artist's role is to create cutting-edge cinematic storytelling scenes, AR/VR, and motion graphics close to realistic output in coordination with branding and on-air graphics content for...
SNA1707-2D/3D Animator
Sky News Arabia - Dubai, UAE
3 days, 18 hours ago
A 2D/3D Artist's role is to create cutting-edge animations and motion graphics in coordination with branding and on-air graphics content for Sky News Arabia. Develop storyboards and be happy to...
SNA1708-Promo Producer
Sky News Arabia - Dubai, UAE
3 days, 18 hours ago
As promos producer you will be involved in shaping one of the most important elements of Sky News Arabia's output, its promos. From quick turnaround news promos to longer term projects, your...
