Communications Manager for a Professional Services Firm

RecruitMe FZE; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy in Dubai seeks an experienced editorial manager to develop and oversee thought leadership content. You will manage editorial projects, train client teams, and ensure high-quality deliverables. Ideal candidates have 8-10 years of editorial experience in business and political writing, a strong background in relevant industry sectors, and excellent English communication skills.

Qualifications

• 8 to 10 years of writing and editing experience with thought leadership piece writing.
• Strong background in telecom, public sector, energy, media, retail.

Responsibilities

• Manage editorial calendar and develop thought leadership content.
• Train client teams on thought leadership and writing skills.
• Oversee editorial development of branded thought leadership pieces.

Skills

Writing and editing experience

Strong English editorial skills

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of regional dynamics

Job description

Overview

The Role This role can be based in Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Riyadh

Responsibilities

• Act as a thought leader across practices by working closely with client teams to develop thought leadership that is novel and consistent and that strengthens the brand and positioning in the market. Lead editorial development and oversee production, in collaboration with external editors, RQ, copy editors, Visual Communication Services, of all pieces for publication generated under the brand. Manage relations with external contractors, manage their workflow, and develop their skills and specializations.
• Develop and manage the editorial calendar for thought leadership, aligned with corporate priorities and market opportunities.
• Manage / oversee editorial development and production of all branded thought leadership pieces, across all written formats.
• Lead client teams to develop ideas, structure, and recommend publication formats.
• Train client teams to develop their thought leadership and writing skills.
• Develop proficient understanding on select industry verticals to optimize editorial contributions.
• Hold the pen on select thought leadership editorial assignments. Top edit the work of others in the process of editorial development.
• Ensuring alignment and coherency of thought leadership pieces, ascertaining the arguments, case studies, and recommendations are all well-structured and relevant.
• Manage multiple editorial projects simultaneously while maintaining full communications with Marketing Communications colleagues.
• Champion consistency, quality and novelty of editorial product within and across all practices. Manage production process.
• Lead all thought leadership pieces through content management system and work closely with workflow coordinator to optimize workflow.
• Manage contract writers / editors, assistant editor, to control the workflow and to develop their skills and specializations.
• Develop the roster of editors by area of specialty, and monitor quality and client feedback.
• Uphold all RQI requirements enforced by the network across regional thought leadership. Conduct self-reviews and liaise directly with the global RQI team ahead of publishing content.
• Oversee copyediting, design, and proofreading, in collaboration with Visual Communication Services and contract copy editor, of all brand content.

Requirements

• 8 to 10 years of writing and editing experience business / political / tech articles, with background in journalism and / or professional services. MUST HAVE THOUGHT LEADERSHIP PIECE WRITING EXPERIENCE WITH EXAMPLES.
• Strong background in selected industry verticals, such as telecom, public sector, energy, media, retail / consumer goods, financial services
• Strong English editorial and writing skills with an ability to communicate complex material in a compelling manner
• Sound editorial judgement, ability to learn subject matter rapidly to support a range of practices
• Strong communication and managerial skills, particularly with remote working and contracting
• Knowledge of regional dynamics

About the company

RecruitME are a specialized recruitment consultancy supplying top tier business support staff to Dubais leading multinational organizations. We carefully source, screen and select only the very best candidates to assist our clients in making easier recruitment decisions faster. Differentiating ourselves from standard recruitment agencies our consultants have been carefully chosen for their backgrounds in business support for leading multinational organizations. Having been both the client and the candidate previously, we have an insiders understanding of the recruitment process and our clients needs. What we do : Specializing in business support positions we can assist in introducing a small selection of experienced administration, finance and human resource candidates with the relevant experience to benefit your business. Our careful screening process ensures that we have met with and can give a concise overview of each candidates skills and current situation before you meet them. We pride ourselves on sending our clients only the very best available candidates in the market to ensure a simplified, hassle free and timely recruitment experience for all involved.