Content & Projects Assistant

ITP Media Group; Dubai Emirate; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ITP Media Group is seeking a proactive Content & Projects Assistant to support the Deputy MD/MD with running and logistics for content and events. You will track timelines, manage assets, and liaise across brands including Time Out, ahlan, Construction Week and Caterer.

The role requires strong writing, organisation, and ability to handle multiple projects, with English fluency (Arabic a plus) and comfort with Canva and CMS/CRM tools.

Qualifications

• At least two years in media or events business.
• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple projects.
• Proactive and dependable with foresight for roadblocks.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication with high accuracy.
• Experience in content creation for events, editorial, or social media.
• Strong grasp of Canva, Microsoft Suite, CRM, and CMS.
• Understanding of the Middle East media landscape and content trends.
• Balance between creative and analytical thinking.
• Confidentiality and discretion regarding business/employees.
• Fluent English; Arabic desirable.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with design, content, video and events to assemble assets for projects.
• Track editorial and events deadlines; chase teams to stay on schedule.
• Bridge communication between leadership, editors and central services.
• Handle ad-hoc editorial, events or admin projects with accuracy.
• Coordinate projects and cross-department communications.
• Create Canva presentations, templates, and mock graphics for launches.
• Research industry trends, competitors, and growth opportunities.
• Support events with pre, on-site and post-event logistics.
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and share updates.

Skills

2+ years media

Organisational skills

Proactive

Writing skills

Content creation

Canva

Microsoft Suite

CRM

CMS

Middle East media

Creative thinking

Analytical thinking

Confidentiality

English fluency

Arabic desirable

Tools

Canva

Microsoft Suite

CRM

CMS

Job description

ITP Media Group is looking for a proactive, dynamic, and detail-orientated assistant to support the Deputy Managing Director / Managing Director with the running and logistics of its content and events departments.

The Content & Projects Assistant serves as a central point across consumer and business brands including Time Out and ahlan, Construction Week and Caterer, supporting projects and events by tracking timelines, monitoring activities, and creating content. The ideal candidate is mad about media, collaborative, and adaptable – ready to jump in and juggle multiple projects at once.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Liaise with design, content, video, and events departments to compile assets for internal and external projects, pitches and meetings.
• Track key editorial and events deadlines, following up with teams to ensure projects are on track and roadblocks are cleared.
• Serve as a communication bridge between leadership, editors and central services, ensuring clear and timely updates, tracking and reporting.
• Undertake special editorial, events or admin projects ad-hoc, with flair and accuracy.
• Assist with project coordination and cross-department communications.
• Create Canva presentations, templates, and mock graphics for upcoming projects, events, and launches.
• Research industry trends, competitors, and growth opportunities.
• Support the events department with pre, on-site, and post-event logistics.
• Manage calendars, organise meetings, and share scheduling updates.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• At least two years of experience in media or events business.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects at once and prioritise effectively.
• Proactive and dependable with the ability to anticipate roadblocks.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills, highest standard of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience in content creation for events, editorial, or social media.
• Strong grasp of Canva, Microsoft Suite, CRM, and CMS software.
• Understanding of the media landscape in the Middle East, with a passion for all things media and content creation.
• A balance between creative and analytical thinking.
• Ability to understand the importance of and maintain confidentiality related to the business and employees.
• Fluent English, fluent Arabic desirable.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN THE PERSON

• Detail-Orientated – pays close attention to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality.
• Creative – across everything from new ideas and processes to response to challenges
• Energetic & Committed – a natural optimist who enjoys getting their hands dirty.
• Team Player – clear communication and collaborative attitude.
• Accountable – takes ownership of assigned tasks, with ability to self-supervise to meet deadlines.
• Flexible & Adaptable – understands the fast-paced nature of the media landscape and comfortable pivoting when priorities change.