Digital & Social Writer

ITP Media Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital media company is seeking a creative Digital and Social Producer in Abu Dhabi. You will discover engaging stories, create compelling content for the website, and manage social media efforts. The ideal candidate has experience in lifestyle writing and video editing, is proactive, and can work independently. This role offers a unique opportunity to explore the city and shape how stories are told across online platforms.

Qualifications

• Proven experience writing lifestyle, entertainment or city stories.
• Skilled in shooting and editing video content with smartphones.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Discover and write engaging lifestyle stories for the website.
• Capture and edit video content for social media.
• Plan and manage a social media calendar.

Skills

Content creation

Social media expertise

Video editing

Strong writing skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Creativity

Job description

Do you love exploring new places? uncovering hidden gems and telling great stories about the city you live in? Are you equally comfortable writing a killer headline as you are filming a Reel? If the answer’s a resounding “YES!”, Time Out wants to hear from you.

We’re an ambitious, fast-moving brand dedicated to showcasing the very best of Abu Dhabi. We’re looking for a creative and driven Digital and Social Producer who can spot a great story, write it up for our website, and bring it to life across social platforms.

You’ll be out and about in the city, discovering what’s new, creating content that gets people talking, and helping shape how Time Out tells stories online.

Key Responsibilities

• Discover, pitch, and write engaging lifestyle and city stories for Time Out Abu Dhabi’s website.
• Capture and edit short- and long-form video content for various social media channels.
• Write compelling captions, scripts, and headlines that resonate with our target audience.
• Ensure daily content goals are met, publishing quickly, accurately and on-brand.
• Keep across local news, events, openings, trends and viral moments relevant to Abu Dhabi.
• Plan, manage and execute a social media calendar.
• Monitor performance metrics, analyzing what works and refining strategies accordingly.
• Stay up to date on evolving social media features, trends, and best practices.
• Ensure all content aligns with editorial tone and brand standards.

What We’re Looking For

• A confident content creator with proven experience writing lifestyle, entertainment or city stories.
• Strong editorial instincts — you know what makes a great Time Out story.
• Skilled at shooting and editing video content using smartphones.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an eye for detail.
• Organized, proactive, and able to juggle multiple projects.
• Deep understanding of social media trends and audience behavior.
• A creative thinker who loves finding fresh, original ways to tell stories.
• Comfortable working independently and meeting tight deadlines.
• Based in Abu Dhabi, with flexibility to attend events outside of standard hours.
• Fluent in English; Arabic a plus.