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29 freelance gigs for MENA and remote media pros
Dozens of exciting opportunities for anyone in the region or further afield
Hi all, Happy September! Inaugurating the “ber season” with an all-you-can-dive-into freelance gigs menu - well balanced across the MENA and global stage.
Working Hours with Devina Divecha
Dubai-based freelancer has a lot of strings to her bow. She’s working with regular clients, has a Substack of her own, and even runs her own podcast on pets. She’s also a proud mother of two cats.
While she can realistically turn anything...
28 freelance opportunities for MENA and remote media professionals
Get a good mix of regional and international roles this week
Hi all, I hope you’re easing out of August gently as we head into the “ber” months. Here’s a fresh roundup of roles across the Middle East and beyond, with options for media folk...
Keeping Tabs #64: Will you admit it if you use AI?
Illustration by Ayush Kumar / Unsplash +
Hello from Dubai International Airport, where I’m currently sat waiting for a flydubai flight to the Maldives. I’m extremely excited about this trip, as I’ve never been before, although it is a work...
41 freelance gigs for MENA and remote media freelancers
There’s plenty here whether you’re in the region or further afield
Aloha! I’m back again with a fresh roundup - this week’s mix leans more international while still keeping a solid handful of Middle East roles in the blend.
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A freelance journalist and editor, worked and written for The National, Vogue, Conde Nast Traveller, Time Out, GQ and more ✍️. I'm trying to build a freelance community within the Middle East's media industry \ud83e\udd13
I write to understand: the world, myself, and the spaces in between. My work is heartfelt, honest, and always open to deeper dialogue. It may or may not resonate with everyone, but every word — penned with intention.
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