CopywriterEditor (English Speaker)

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

Job summary

Black Pearl Consult in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Copywriter/Editor (English) to support the development of high-quality written content across print and digital formats. The role focuses on speeches, articles, and marketing materials, ensuring tone and brand alignment, and requires strong organization and capability to operate in a founder-facing capacity.

Responsibilities include researching topics, drafting and editing content, coordinating with designers, and applying SEO practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, English or related field.
• Minimum 5 years proven copywriting experience in arts and culture or similar creative industries.
• Experience in producing content for both print and digital formats.
• Native-level English writing and editing proficiency.
• Strong command of creative and technical writing styles.
• Excellent proofreading, grammar and attention to detail.
• Content research and development skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of SEO and social media tone.
• Knowledge of graphic design and publication production is a plus.
• UAE residency required.

Responsibilities

• Draft speeches, forewords and high-level communications in English on behalf of senior leadership.
• Create compelling written content for journals, magazines, newsletters, books and other publications.
• Develop content to support events programs and festivals for websites, brochures and marketing materials.
• Conduct thorough research using credible internal and external sources.
• Write, edit and proofread all materials for tone, accuracy, grammar and brand style.
• Collaborate with Senior Manager to finalize content for print and digital release.
• Liaise with designers and production vendors to ensure content meets specs and quality standards.
• Work with external service providers including PR and advertising agencies as required.
• Draft personalized communications for VIPs and dignitaries.
• Review and refine social media content for accuracy and consistency.
• Write and edit website content including pages, articles and blog posts.
• Apply SEO best practices to improve online content visibility and ranking.
• Modify or adapt content based on feedback and evolving project needs.

Skills

Creative writing

Editing

Proofreading

SEO writing

Content research

Time management

Brand voice

English writing

Stakeholder coordination

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication / Journalism / English

Bachelor's or Master's in Arts Education / Cultural Management

Job description

Our client a well-known Events organization in Abu Dhabi is currently looking for a Copywriter/Editor (English).

The ideal candidate will support the development and execution of high-quality written content across various formats ensuring alignment with strategic objectives tone and brand guidelines. This role is particularly suited for individuals who are confident highly organized and comfortable operating in a high-level founder-facing capacity.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Draft speeches forewords and high-level communications in English on behalf of senior leadership.
• Create compelling written content for journals magazines newsletters books and other publications.
• Develop content to support events programs and festivals for websites brochures and marketing materials.
• Conduct thorough research using credible internal and external sources to support content development.
• Write edit and proofread all materials for tone accuracy grammar and adherence to brand style.
• Collaborate with the Senior Manager to finalize content and support its release for print and digital production.
• Liaise with designers and production vendors to ensure content meets approved specifications and quality standards.
• Work with external service providers including PR and advertising agencies publishing houses designers and developers when required.
• Draft personalized communications such as congratulatory or thank-you letters for VIPs and dignitaries.
• Review and refine social media content for accuracy tone and consistency.
• Write and edit website content including pages articles and blog posts.
• Apply SEO best practices to improve online content visibility and ranking.
• Modify expand or adapt content as needed based on feedback and evolving project needs.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Mass Communication Journalism English or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years proven experience in copywriting ideally within the arts and culture sector or similar creative industries.
• Experience in producing content for both print and digital formats.
• Native-level English writing and editing proficiency.
• Strong command of creative and technical writing styles.
• Excellent proofreading grammar and attention to detail.
• Content research and development skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with SEO web writing best practices and social media tone.
• Strong analytical and time management skills.
• Competence in working independently and in founder-facing roles.
• Knowledge of graphic design and publication production is a plus.

Work Location: Abu Dhabi

Required Skills

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Arts Education Cultural Management or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in leadership roles within arts education cultural management or community engagement.
• Successful implementation of the strategic plan with measurable outcomes.
• Effective financial management and resource optimization.
• Strategic planning and policy integration.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management.
• Proven financial and operational management skills.
• Experience in developing cross-sector collaborations.
• Only candidates currently residing in the UAE will be considered for this role.