AlJazeera International - Anyone out there?

Hi All,

Am a Sub-editor by profession on my husband's sponsership. I am really looking forward to working at Al Jazeera International. Can anyone here give me any leads to who is the right person to contact in AJI even if it is for the english website.

Loads of luk

I've just graduated and I am very much looking to join the Al Jazeera International team at Qatar. I just can't find the appropriate way to apply for internship. Any ideas? How did you guys get in??

Hi All,

I just arrived here in Doha three weeks ago to study AJI (for a possible Masters Degree equivalent) and would love to get in contact with people working for the station.

It seems that the major contact (and advisor) I did have, is no longer working there and neglected to tell me before my arrival in Doha.

Would love any help or advice you can give, either anonymously or personally.

Rather Anxious,

JK

Hi Jane,

I am really looking forward to starting at Al Jazeera International...should have been last Sunday but got ill and unable to fly...Should be there next week organising the Makeup Department..... drop by anytime...will be great to meet you.

Al Jazeera's point of view will make a refreshing change to the BBC and CNN

hi, i am still waiting for updates with regards to a supposed interview which was to be last week. the week came and left, still no news from technical ops of Al jazeera International. anyone here from tech ops? any direct e-mail? i guess i better not get my hopes too high up..i believe that if things are meant to be yours, they are if not, then its not. anyone from tech ops?

HI Jane , I want to welcome to Aljazeera Network Familly as you have joined the new baby in of our network . I know exactly what you are passing in this moment and what emotions you have in launching a new project as I had myself two times or we can say 3 throughtout my 6 years presence in Jazeera and in Doha Qatar , launching aljazeera news website www.aljazeera.net January 2001 after 10 months of waiting (Myself 3 months) Launching of Jazeera Sport Channel Nov 2003 and Jazeera Sport Ch Website Nov 2005 www.aljazeerasport.net

Feel Free in Contacting me any time to share you my experience in this Station which is mix of sweet sorrow

MY e-mail is [email protected]( MSN Messnger) or [email protected]

Looking to listen from you

Cheers

Hamid

Im sorry to hear that Renee..i guess ill keep your experince in mind and not get too hopeful..good luck with whatever you decide to do..

Thank you airliner :)

Thank you airliner :)

Hi Renee,

I'm starting to feel like I'm in your position!

I signed a contract via email with Al Jazeera a little over a month ago and I'm still waiting to hear from them regarding a start date and travel arrangements. (I live in the UK) They told me a work permit would only take 15 days to process, so I'm a little concerned by the delay. I've contacted them and they told me it's being processed. Of course, I'm worried that will also withdraw their offer; if they plan to do that I wish they would do that now rather than later so I can get on with my life. I haven't been earning for two months now, which is annoying. Anyhow, good luck to all of us.

My husband and I came to Doha in February after he was offered a position at Al Jazeera. I was offered a position in May, with a formal offer and starting date. With HR being so disorganised they have taken 3 months to get back to me, only to say that the offer has been reneged. Their justification being the company does not allow the husband and wife to work for the company. (Even if their not working directly together.) This has been our experience with Al Jazeera. We are not the only ones this has happened to. So beware of accepting a contract to work for Al Jazeera especially if you're currently residing outside of Qatar as there are very few opportunities to work in Qatar (unless you're in the oil/gas industry). I give this advice because like you I was thrilled at the idea of Al Jazeera but my experience and that of others around me has been a bitter one.

Aljazeera International

PO Box 23127

Doha

Qatar

Telephone:

Facsimile:

Website:

+974 4382777

+974 4426864

http://english.aljazeera.net

Hey doctvm..I know it sounds weird but to be homest it hasnt really agreed me that well working in a hospital..either way ill still graduate and still be called a doctor ;) I would however like to combine my medical skills with some form of research and journalism cause writing is just about what i do best..i know its a bit late to have figured that out..but better late than never!!

Hi Jane, Im Nelly alast year med student from Beirut, lebanon..i was just wondering if u could give me a contact person at aljazeera international to email and ask for details and job oppurtunities..thanks..

hi nelli i am very much surprised, why do u want to throw away teh oppurtunity to be a doctor?i had one freind frm lebonon who came all the way to india just to become a doc and he struggled with the language and finally we were so hapy that he made it inspite of having a tough time with culture language etc. so think again and dont be in a haste to leave your medical college.

hello everyone,

my name is nelly lakkis a 23 yr old medical student from beirut, lebanon. Could you please tell me who to get in touch with for inquiries into job oppurtunities with AlJazeeraInternational..thank you and good luck to you all..

I am all for both sides of an issue being discussed, but anyone that thinks there will be a free press in this or most other parts of the world, has their head in the sand.

You may not like the US press but it does have more freedom than other places to publish or comment on the government or its' leaders. You can't say the same for Qatar.

Jane, are you aware of any vacancies NOT posted on their website, for a Canadian wife who is bored out of her mind while I am off at work all day? She doesn't speak Arabic though...

I would love to work too. Just sent my CV today. Will knock on heaven's door for this one.

HI Jane and thank you for the contribution. I am also trill by the fact that AlJazeera is been launch in English. I believe working for Aljazeera is not only a job it is a contribution for the whole world. Images, news, reports; touch many people and is such an important job especially in the time we are living. My husband works for them and even thought I don't have any contribution to the channel and I complain about all the crazy hours he works (you know what I mean) I am proud that he is doing something so meaningful and important for everyone.

Thanks for that information.

No, Al Jazeera has always been in the TV complex off TV roundabout.

Aljazeera channel is located in TV round about. There're some department that are located in other building around doha but the main location is TV round about. That's also the case for Aljazeera Int'

I thought Al-Jazeera were just off the corniche in the area of the QP Head Office.

Has it moved?

It's an overall positive experience working in Qatar.

There are many posts about life in Qatar and working here. You'll find that many of us like it. Be prepared to forego things like theaters, art galleries and museums.

The shopping is so so, movies are generally current and the beaches and desert are great. If you hook up with good company you'll find it can be very enjoyable.

hi,...i am praying i pass thru the interview..i applied for a post at AJI..and they called pray3x

do tell me hows its like there?? i would much appreciate any form of info abt working in Qatar, culture...experiences? thanks

Al Jazeera is in the same big complex that houses QTV and QBS off TV roundabout. That's where Al Jazeera Int'l is too.

hi, i did heard abt the new english channel..from industry talks :D..when will it be in operation?

where is al jazeera located in doha? i have seen on some programs where the background is obvously on the corniche but its a one story building right?

i remember being told its somewhere near QNA but i dont think so.

Where will AJI be located to? will it be in one of the West Bay towers or somewhere else?

cheers

I work for Aljazeera (formerly Arabic), it's really exciting to have an English voice.

I've a blog discussing some Mid East issues - i would be delighted if you can check it out and let me know what you think.

http://civilexpression.blogspot.com

There is not much known in the US about the troubles that exist in the Middle east and other places besides what friends in the armed services who got stationed in Iraq tell. And then, the stories they bring back are so full of military propaganda that the opinions are jaded. I am so happy to see that there will be an arabic voice in the world news venue. To have it come from a source that is not afraid to show what the bombs do to the innocent and how much suffering goes on that most western new won't show is refreshing. US television only tells half the story and that half is censored under the guise of not offending the viewers as well as the ever present "National Security" guise. So hoorah for the truth. Hoorah for it coming to Doha. Just hoorah!!