Editor – Golf Digest

Motivate Media Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,080,000; Full time

Job summary

Motivate Media Group is seeking an experienced Editor to lead Golf Digest Middle East, the region’s premier golf media brand across print, digital, social and events. This senior role demands a strategic thinker who understands premium publishing, audience growth and brand development in a multi‑platform environment.

You will drive editorial vision, oversee the monthly magazine production, manage contributors, and collaborate with commercial teams on branded content and events from golf days to

Qualifications

• Degree in Journalism or related discipline.
• Significant experience in professional writing and editing.
• Strong knowledge of UAE press and publication laws.
• Proven experience managing print, digital and social platforms.
• Commercially aware with experience collaborating with sales teams.
• Excellent written communication, strong organisational and deadline-management skills.
• Collaborative leader and team player.

Responsibilities

• Define editorial vision across print, digital and social platforms.
• Manage end-to-end production of the monthly magazine.
• Prepare flat plans and collaborate with commercial counterparts.
• Ensure all content is edited, subbed and proofed to high standards.
• Oversee contributors and manage direct reports.
• Maintain strong forward planning across upcoming issues.
• Develop digital content strategy and oversee website updates.
• Manage SEO strategy and newsletters.
• Lead brand extensions and editorial projects including events.

Skills

Editorial leadership

Strategic thinking

Brand development

Audience growth

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Journalism

Tools

SEO tools

CMS platforms

Analytics tools

Job description

Motivate Media Group is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Editor to lead Golf Digest Middle East, the region’s leading golf media brand across print, digital, social and events.

This is a senior editorial leadership role suited to a strategic thinker who understands premium publishing, audience growth and brand development in a multi-platform environment.

Key Responsibilities

Editorial Leadership

• Define and execute the editorial vision across print, digital and social platforms.
• Manage the end-to-end production process of the monthly magazine, from conceptualisation to print.
• Prepare flat plans and collaborate with commercial counterparts where required.
• Ensure all content is thoroughly edited, subbed and proofed to the highest standards.
• Oversee contributors and manage direct reports.
• Maintain strong forward planning across upcoming issues.

Digital & Audience Development

• Develop and implement a robust digital content strategy.
• Oversee daily website updates and timely coverage of regional and international tournaments.
• Manage SEO strategy and web performance tools.
• Oversee newsletter strategy and database growth.
• Identify opportunities to expand online and offline brand extensions.

Brand Extensions & Events

• Lead the production of special supplements and brand extensions.
• Oversee the Arabic edition of the publication.
• Manage editorial projects such as course rankings and championship publications.
• Provide editorial direction and oversight for branded events, ensuring consistency in look, feel and messaging.
• Represent the brand at industry and corporate events.
• Work with the commercial team to conceptualise and deliver brand events from golf days to award ceremonies.

Commercial & Strategic Contribution

• Collaborate closely with the commercial team on client-led projects and branded content.
• Attend client meetings where editorial input is required.
• Contribute to annual budgeting and strategic planning.
• Report regularly on brand performance and future plans.

Requirements

• Degree in Journalism or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in professional writing and editing.
• Strong knowledge of UAE press and publication laws.
• Proven experience managing print, digital and social platforms.
• Commercially aware with experience working alongside sales teams.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• A collaborative leader and team player.

Knowledge of the golf industry and passion for the sport will be highly advantageous.