Editorial Content Writer
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Job Location:
Riyadh - Saudi Arabia
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Write and publish bilingual articles (English and Arabic) across Augustus Media platforms.
- Design and schedule visuals for social media posts using Canva.
- Cover events and activations capturing content via mobile video and photography.
- Write clear engaging captions with accurate tags and tone.
- Scout trending stories local news and cultural updates from Riyadh and across Saudi Arabia.
- Participate in video and podcast features assisting presenting or hosting.
- Collaborate with editors and producers to ensure content consistency and storytelling quality.
- Track and report basic insights on reach engagement and audience growth.
- Stay updated on popular formats audio trends and social storytelling styles.
Requirements
- 13 years of experience in digital media lifestyle journalism or content creation.
- Excellent writing and translation skills in Arabic and English.
- Proficient in Canva or similar design tools for lightweight mobilefirst visuals.
- Confident filming and editing short vertical videos on a mobile phone.
- Knowledge of social media publishing (Instagram TikTok X Facebook YouTube).
- Strong awareness of current events local culture and lifestyle trends in Riyadh and Saudi Arabia.
- Ability to craft catchy captions hashtags and tone for different platforms.
- Comfortable appearing or presenting on camera for Reels or short video segments.
- Curious adaptable organized and a collaborative team player.
PEOPLE
Collaborate closely with editorial video and social teams within the Riyadh office.
Contribute fresh story ideas during editorial meetings and planning sessions.
Maintain a positive solutionoriented attitude in a fastpaced environment.
Represent Augustus Medias tone and culture on every platform and at every event.
Develop stronger writing storytelling and shortform video production skills.
Learn more about audience engagement and analytics.
Receive mentorship from experienced editors and content leads.
Take part in internal creative and skillsdevelopment workshops.
We create fast socialfirst stories that connect with audiences across lifestyle culture and community. Our content celebrates what matters most to people living in the Middle East.
Our Vision: To be the New Media company of choice in the region by leading with creativity authenticity and purpose.
VALUES
Ingenuity: We spark creativity and think differently.
Tenacity: We stay curious dedicated and communitydriven.
Velocity: We move fast adapt quickly and tell stories that matter.
The Editorial Content Creator Riyadh sits at the heart of Augustus Medias digital storytelling.
This role combines writing design and mobile content creation to deliver daily stories that bring Riyadhs lifestyle culture and community to life. Youll shape how our local audiences connect with the people and places that make the city move.
Required Skills:
13 years of experience in digital media lifestyle journalism or content creation. Excellent writing and translation skills in Arabic and English. Proficient in Canva or similar design tools for lightweight mobilefirst visuals. Confident filming and editing short vertical videos on a mobile phone. Knowledge of social media publishing (Instagram TikTok X Facebook YouTube). Strong awareness of current events local culture and lifestyle trends in Riyadh and Saudi Arabia. Ability to craft catchy captions hashtags and tone for different platforms. Comfortable appearing or presenting on camera for Reels or short video segments. Curious adaptable organized and a collaborative team player. PEOPLE Collaborate closely with editorial video and social teams within the Riyadh office. Contribute fresh story ideas during editorial meetings and planning sessions. Maintain a positive solutionoriented attitude in a fastpaced environment. Represent Augustus Medias tone and culture on every platform and at every event. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Develop stronger writing storytelling and shortform video production skills. Learn more about audience engagement and analytics. Receive mentorship from experienced editors and content leads. Take part in internal creative and skillsdevelopment workshops. ABOUT AUGUSTUS MEDIA Augustus Media is a New Media company based in Dubai and Riyadh home to digital platforms Lovin and Smashi. We create fast socialfirst stories that connect with audiences across lifestyle culture and community. Our content celebrates what matters most to people living in the Middle East. Our Vision: To be the New Media company of choice in the region by leading with creativity authenticity and purpose. VALUES Ingenuity: We spark creativity and think differently. Tenacity: We stay curious dedicated and communitydriven. Velocity: We move fast adapt quickly and tell stories that matter. Summary of Role in Context The Editorial Content Creator Riyadh sits at the heart of Augustus Medias digital storytelling. This role combines writing design and mobile content creation to deliver daily stories that bring Riyadhs lifestyle culture and community to life. Youll shape how our local audiences connect with the people and places that make the city move.
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