Arabic Reporter – Campaign Middle East

Motivate Media Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 167,400 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading content production company in Dubai is seeking an experienced Arabic Reporter to develop diverse media content. This role requires publishing numerous articles daily about the latest trends and news in the marketing and advertising sector. Candidates should have 2-3 years of reporting experience in Arabic, a robust portfolio of published work, and the capability to recognize market trends. If you are passionate about media and storytelling, this is an excellent opportunity.

Qualifications

• At least 2-3 years of experience in reporting in Arabic within the Middle East.
• Strong knowledge of the brand, marketing and advertising landscape.
• Proven record of publishing articles in the Middle East.

Responsibilities

• Build close relationships with marketers and agency leaders.
• Publish 2-3 online Arabic articles daily.
• Write and copy-edit articles for monthly magazine.

Skills

Experience in reporting in Arabic

Knowledge of brand and marketing landscape

Strong writing and editing skills

Ability to spot trends in market data

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity to joinCampaign Middle East’steam as an Arabic Reporter – Middle East. The reporter will develop online, magazine, newsletter and social media content that reflects that latest news, trends, challenges and moves across the brand, marketing, advertising, creative, media and integrated communications landscape in the Middle East.

Key Responsibilities

• Build close relationships with brand-side marketers and agency leaders across the Middle East.
• Publish 2-3 online Arabic articles per day, including one exclusive news story per week.
• Write and copy-edit articles for the monthly Campaign Middle East magazine and the annual Saudi Report.
• Publish Arabic content in line with Campaign’s social media coverage and weekly newsletters.
• Generate ideas for longer-form coverage in line with key trends and challenges within the industry.
• Work closely with the editor, and the wider editorial and commercial team to elevate the quality of content and bring real value to new and existing commercial partnerships.
• Maintain high standards of copy and adhering to group-wide compliance policies.

Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• At least 2-3 years of experience in reporting in Arabic within the Middle East.
• Preferred: Strong knowledge of the brand, marketing and advertising landscape, as well as key stakeholders within the regional industry.
• A strong, verifiable portfolio of published content, articles and exclusives in the Middle East.
• Proven record of breaking news for a media organisation, as well as writing in-depth analyses.
• Ability to spot trends in market data and conduct research to identify and produce stories.
• Track record of ability to build network of sources to produce reports.

Motivate Media Group is the region’s leading multi-platform content producer with a diverse portfolio of media interests comprising magazines, digital, social, video, exhibitions & events, cinema, OOH and books. Interested candidates may apply attaching a copy of their CV and a one-page cover letter.