Job Description:
Office Manager, Dubai, Fixed Term Contract (9 Months Maternity Cover)
The Wall Street Journal is looking for an office manager in Dubai, the company's hub for its busy Middle East bureau for a Fixed Term Contract (9 Months Maternity Cover).
The manager would be expected to support our team of journalists in their coverage of one of the fastest-moving and most important stories in the world. The right candidate will know how to navigate the government, business and regulatory environment in the United Arab Emirates, managing legal documents, overseeing license renewals, payments for operations and facilitating visas for foreign correspondents.
The manager communicates regularly with the Journal's global operations team, processing invoices for contractors across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Importantly, the manager is the go-to, in-office support staff for journalists and sales staff in Dubai, maintaining office supplies, booking travel and facilitating credentials.
You Have:
- Five years of experience in a similar job.
Fluency in Arabic
Very strong organizational, and oral and written communication skills
Experience of working in a fast-paced environment and stays calm under pressure
Planning and organizational skills including effective time management.
Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.
Business Area: Dow Jones - News - WSJ
Job Category: Administration, Facilities & Secretarial
Union Status:
Non-Union role
Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world’s top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron’s, MarketWatch and Financial News.
This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.
If you are a current employee at Dow Jones, do not apply here. Please go to the Career section on your Workday homepage and view "Find Jobs - Dow Jones." Thank you.
Req ID: 41366