Arabic Editor, Arabian Business KSA
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Job Location:
Riyadh - Saudi Arabia
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Arabian Business is the Middle Easts leading business brand focusing on both English and Arabic speaking communities. The multi-platform brand provides up-to-the-minute news along with in-depth analysis of the latest local regional and international news and its influence on business in the Gulf.
We are seeking an experienced accomplished and versatile Editor (Arabic content) to oversee the daily operations and ongoing development of our Arabic site from our office in Riyadh.
The successful candidate will have a track record of leading editorial teams and possess an innate news sense first-rate editorial instincts and an innovative approach to content delivery.
Requirements
The duties of an Editor will include:
- Setting the editorial agenda for the publication on all its platforms.
- Working with teams of reporters editors videographers and designers and motivating them to produce best-in-class work.
- Developing and maintaining relationships with the regions key newsmakers.
- Developing and maintaining relationships with a portfolio of high-level contributors including columnists thought leaders and opinion-formers.
- Writing thought-provoking relevant and prescient columns and editors letters.
- Continuing to expand the scope of the brand both in terms of geographical reach and content types and delivery.
- Working closely with the publisher and the commercial teams to develop new and innovative revenue opportunities.
- Driving the delivery of the brands news-making award ceremonies conferences and networking events.
Qualifications:
- 4 years experience working in a similar role
- Experience in the Kingdom and familiarity with its media landscape is required.
- Solid understanding of local and regional business issues and a contacts book packed with c-suite executives officials and investors.
- Understanding how to build audiences across digital platforms be able tell stories in a variety of formats understand analytic tools and have the personality and drive to motivate a team to set the news agenda for the whole Middle East.
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- English
- Journalism
- Field
- Com Com Plus Dcom
- BMS
About Company
ITP Media Group (ITP) is one of the largest media companies in the Middle East, with a portfolio of more than 100 brands. The company delivers quality up to date content to its readers, viewers, delegates and guests through digital, print, events, awards, video content, social media p ... View more
