Working for Al Jazeera English

lotus77
By lotus77

AS POSTED IN QATAR LIVING LOUNGE:

Hi, I'm interviewing for a job as promotions producer at Al Jazeera English in Doha. I saw that around this time last year there was an employee 'revolt' over working conditions - cancelled benefits, disrespectful management etc. I also saw that the managing director got replaced in May 2008.

Have conditions improved? Do they offer medical coverage, housing, flights to previous levels again? How is employee satisfaction these days?

Also: any idea what a fair starting salary is for a promo producer at Al Jazeera (2.5 years experience in making promos, 8 years overall industry)?

And last but not least: what's the cost of living like in Doha?

Any and all info would be highly appreciated, would love to hear from people who work there... Thanks in advance!

By a merry can muslim• 26 Jan 2009 06:07
a merry can muslim

Vegas are you a little tipsy, boss??

They call it the American dream because you have to be asleep to see it... --George Carlin

By Vegas• 26 Jan 2009 05:01
Rating: 5/5
Vegas

Kinda like between Isreal and Egypt...

But I heard they building tunnels...

So be careful...

Plus with the bad economy who knows...

Just be careful

Love from the west...

The average American is like well they been fighting since I am born...So they probably be fighting when I die...

The average American only wants peace...

But we have this Government thing...

Bless you all

You can't teach experience...

By bleu• 26 Jan 2009 02:00
bleu

"to previous levels again"??? maybe the current levels are good, and the previous levels were over-exaggerated...

p.s. I have no idea about current or previous level, but it's just an observation.

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