Arabic Copywriter & Program Manager

Black Pearl Consult; Abu Dhabi; Sur place; AED 180 000 - 300 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Black Pearl Consult in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Arabic Copywriter & Program Manager to join a leading live events and cultural management organisation. The role blends elite Arabic copywriting with end-to-end programme delivery, coordinating high-level content and major cultural initiatives.

The successful candidate will manage executive speechwriting, public communications, and national identity projects in alignment with the UAE’s cultural strategy, engaging government stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Arabic Language & Literature, Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, or Cultural Studies.
• 8+ years in Arabic content development, media, or cultural program management.
• At least 3 years in a managerial or managerial-track role.
• Native-level Classical Arabic (Fusha) with executive speechwriting and editorial portfolio; fluent English.
• Proven UAE cultural sector or government/academic publishing network.

Responsabilités

• Draft executive-level Arabic speeches, statements, op-eds, press releases, media interviews, and formal correspondence.
• Oversee annual literary, publishing, translation, and authorship programs with UAE partners.
• Lead national identity and community outreach initiatives aligned with UAE cultural strategy.

Connaissances

Arabic copywriting

Program management

Executive speechwriting

Content strategy

Stakeholder management

Bilingual English-Arabic

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Arabic Language & Literature

Master’s degree preferred

Description du poste

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Black Pearl Consult is looking for a highly skilled Arabic Copywriter & Program Manager to join a leading live events and cultural management organisation in Abu Dhabi. This unique opportunity combines expert Arabic copywriting with programme management, requiring a creative and strategic professional who can deliver compelling Arabic content while overseeing programmes and coordinating key project activities.

Thesuccessful candidate will lead high-level Arabic content creation, includingexecutive speeches, op-eds, press releases, and specialized culturalpublications, while managing major literary, cultural, and community engagementinitiatives. This role requires a professional who can seamlessly bridge eliteArabic copywriting with end-to-end program delivery, government stakeholderrelations, and national identity initiatives in alignment with the UAE’scultural strategy.

Key Responsibilities

1 High-LevelExecutive Copywriting & Content Creation:

• Draftexecutive-level Arabic speeches, official statements, op-eds, press releases,media interviews, and formal correspondence for senior leaders anddignitaries.
  
• Write, review,and edit comprehensive Arabic content across event collateral, specialistpublications, annual reports, art & exhibition catalogs, digital platforms,and brochures.
  
• Create engagingArabic digital content, scripts, and multi-channel media strategies to maximizeaudience outreach and brand positioning.
  

2 Literary &Cultural Program Management

• Oversee anddevelop annual literary, publishing, translation, and authorship programs incollaboration with UAE and regional publishing houses, authors, andintellectuals.
  
• Build and managestrategic partnerships with key UAE governmental, semi-governmental, andprivate cultural entities, language centers, writer associations, andpublishing bodies.
  
• Plan and executeinitiatives celebrating national literary occasions (e.g., Emirati Writer’sDay, World Arabic Language Day, World Poetry Day) and manage institutionalrepresentation at major UAE and regional book fairs.
  
• Developinitiatives that honor prominent Emirati and Arab literary figures, documenttheir creative legacy, and elevate awareness of Arabic literature.
  

3 National Identity& Community Outreach Programs

• Supervise,design, and measure the strategic impact of community initiatives aimed atstrengthening national identity, cultural legacy, and local values.
  
• Direct medialeadership programs for young talents, offering structured training to elevateskills in cultural journalism and modern media tools.
  
• Build and managean ambassador network of media personalities, cultural influencers, and programalumni; integrate local artists and thinkers into company programs.
  
• Innovatecommunity engagement models aligned with national visions (e.g., UAE Centennial2031 & We the UAE 2031) spanning arts education, heritage values, andcultural loyalty frameworks.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’sdegree in Arabic Language & Literature, Mass Communication, Journalism,Public Relations, or Cultural Studies. A Master’s degree in a related field isstrongly preferred.
  
• Minimumof 8+ years of progressive experience in Arabic content development, media, orcultural program management, with at least 3 years in a managerial ormanagerial-track role.
  
• Proventrack record within the UAE cultural sector, government cultural entities,Arabic language centers, literary institutions, publishing houses, orspecialized media organizations.
  
• Language& Copywriting Mastery: Native-level command of classical Arabic (Fusha)with a demonstrated portfolio of executive speechwriting, press releases, andliterary publication editing. Fluent English communication skills.
  
• Program& Stakeholder Management: Hands-on experience in program planning, budgetoversight, and project lifecycle execution, backed by an established network ofUAE cultural institutions, publishers, media professionals, and thoughtleaders.