Arabic Copywriter & Program Lead - Cultural Strategy

Black Pearl Consult; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Pearl Consult seeks an Arabic Copywriter & Program Manager to lead high-level Arabic content creation and oversee major literary and cultural programs in Abu Dhabi. The role bridges elite Arabic copywriting with end-to-end program delivery, government relations, and national identity initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in Arabic content and program management, native-level Arabic, fluent English, and a strong UAE network across cultural institutions and publishers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Arabic Language & Literature or related field.
• 8+ years in Arabic content development, media, or program management, with 3+ years in leadership.
• Proven UAE cultural sector experience with government or literary institutions.
• Native-level Classical Arabic with strong portfolio in speeches, op-eds, and publications.
• Fluent English communication and stakeholder management across governmental entities.

Responsibilities

• Draft executive-level Arabic speeches, statements, op-eds, press releases, and interviews.
• Create Arabic content for event collateral, annual reports, catalogs, and digital platforms.
• Develop Arabic digital content, scripts, and multi-channel media strategies.
• Oversee annual literary, publishing, translation, and authorship programs with regional partners.
• Manage partnerships with UAE governmental and cultural entities; plan national literary initiatives.
• Lead community outreach programs aligning with UAE cultural strategy.

Skills

Arabic copywriting

Program management

Content creation

Stakeholder relations

Budget oversight

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Arabic Language & Literature

Mass Communication or Cultural Studies

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

CMS platforms

Job description

Black Pearl Consult seeks an Arabic Copywriter & Program Manager to lead high-level Arabic content creation and oversee major literary and cultural programs in Abu Dhabi. The role bridges elite Arabic copywriting with end-to-end program delivery, government relations, and national identity initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in Arabic content and program management, native-level Arabic, fluent English, and a strong UAE network across cultural institutions and publishers.