Arabic Speaking Reporter

An Arabic speaking reporter is temporarily needed in New York this summer. He/she will do two on-air financial reports each morning. The successful candidate must know how to write and speak Classical Arabic.

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Writers and Editors for Islamic Finance News Website

Here is another Islamic finance writing/editing from Malaysia (most opportunities of this type seem to be in Malaysia, which has a thriving Shariah-based economy):

Experienced Business Editor and also Sub-editors/writers/freelancers wanted by Furqan Research Sdn Bhd to handle its up and coming Islamic finance news website.

Islamic Finance Writer Wanted

This Malaysia-based ad asks for:

"a journalist/writer with exposure to Islamic Finance (Shariah Finance) for a reputed publication. Editing knowledge would be added advantge. "

This is a paying opportunity.

International Journal of Islamic and Middle Eastern Finance and Management

According to its website, the International Journal of Islamic and Middle Eastern Finance and Management publishes "high quality, peer-reviewed articles which explore contemporary research issues and trends within Islamic and Middle Eastern finance and management, bridging the results of research and product development within the field to the attention of the business management community."

See these Guidelines for Writers for more information.

Islamic Finance Reporter Needed in Kuala Lumpur

Dow Jones Newswires is seeking a Malaysia-based Islamic finance reporter.

"The position will entail coverage of the Shariah-compliant banking sector, Islamic bond markets and Islamic equity financing and will therefore require the reporter to work closely with correspondents around the region covering the parallel conventional beats and to be flexible on a day-to-day basis."

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Book Series on Islamic Capital Markets

The initial deadline for this opportunity has passed, but check with the project manager to see if you can still make a submission. Since this will be a whole series of books, I am sure there will be a continued need for writers.

The Securities Commission of Malaysia is embarking on an initiative to publish a six-part book series on the Islamic Capital Markets. It will cover key subjects like Sukuk, Equities (2 Parts), Structured Products, Risk Management & Derivatives Products, and Regulatory Framework. The book series, which is to be launched in 2009, is designed to serve as comprehensive and practical sources of reference to the industry, the legal, regulatory and academic fraternity.

Invitation is now open to recruit writers for the first title in the series i.e. Islamic Capital Markets Part 1: Sukuk. Prospective writers are requested to indicate their interest by submitting their bio-data, chapter outline and synopsis to the Securities Commission by 30 June 2008.

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Job Opening: Assistant Manager of Corporate Communications

Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad is seeking an assistant manager of corporate communications in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Responsibilities include:

• To perform editorial task that includes interviewing, writing, editing, copy-editing, proof-reading and maintaining quality standards in publishing process i.e. press releases, articles, speeches, letters, internal newsletter, annual reports, brochures etc.
• To conduct primary and secondary research to develop content for publications and other communication materials.
• To liaise with various channels of content partners and providers on a regular basis.
• To handle customers’ queries and feedback for the bank.

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