Editor

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

Job summary

A prominent media organization in Dubai is seeking a creative and dynamic Editor to oversee content across various platforms including digital, social, and print. The role requires a strong grasp of editorial innovation and SEO best practices, alongside experience in mentoring a team. The ideal candidate should thrive under tight deadlines and possess excellent organizational skills. This position offers the opportunity to shape the content strategy and engage actively within the local media landscape.

Qualifications

• Proven experience overseeing multi-platform editorial content.
• Demonstrable passion for editorial innovation and digital best practices.
• Experience managing and mentoring a team in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall production of Time Out Dubai across all platforms.
• Mentor editorial team and collaborate with other group editors.
• Set content strategy and editorial calendar for various formats.
• Ensure all content aligns with brand standards and legal guidelines.

Skills

Fluent in web analytics software

Excellent grasp of SEO best practice

Ability to meet tight deadlines

Strong organizational skills

Creative content strategy development

Fluent English

Job description

Time Out Dubai is looking for a brilliant creative and dynamic Editor with multi-platform experience to oversee the creation of its content across digital, social, print and events. You must have a demonstrable passion for editorial innovation, a strong understanding of digital best practice, a keen eye for witty creative covers, and experience managing, motivating and mentoring a team in a fast-moving environment. This role is based in ITP Media Groups Media City HQ in Dubai.

Requirements

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the overall production execution and management of Time Out Dubai across digital, print, video and social products and platforms and dedicated airport monthly Time Out DXB.
• Manage, motivate and mentor an editorial team; work with other Editors within the Group to make sure goals and projects are aligned and maintain a strong working relationship with the commercial team.
• Drive Time Out Dubai to achieve audience growth targets on digital and social platforms.
• Set content strategy and plan editorial calendar across digital, print, video, audio and social.
• Edit, proof and publish Time Out Dubai’s daily digital content ensuring stories are on brand, on time and contribute to daily content quotas and audience targets.
• Lead the ideation and development of creative covers across Time Out Dubai’s stable of weekly, monthly and seasonal print products.
• In partnership with Time Out Group Food Editor lead Time Out Dubai’s annual Awards processes and seasonal calendar of events.
• Determine what medium is best suited for a particular content piece and commission internal and/or external writers, producers, designers, photographers, videographers, illustrators, product managers, etc. To make it live on deadline and on budget.
• Ensure all content reflects Time Out’s overall content / editorial strategy standards, all relevant copyrights have been cleared, content is optimised for SEO and content meets local and legal guidelines.
• Act as an ambassador for Time Out in the city, developing strong relationships in the market and maintaining a robust network of contacts.
• Have your finger on the pulse of the local scene; be the first to identify the next big thing.
• Undertake reviews and attend events outside of office hours.

KEY SKILLS

• Fluent in web analytics software (GA4, Chartbeat, etc).
• Ability to produce flawless editorial copy filled with personality but with search optimisation front-of-mind.
• Excellent grasp and understanding of SEO best practice.
• Data-driven but understands that brand longevity wins every time.
• Highest standard of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise accordingly.
• The ability to work quickly to tight deadlines under pressure.
• A strong industry reputation (preferred).
• Flexibility and a professional approach always.
• Fluent English.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN CANDIDATES

• Creative across everything from developing content strategy to how they respond to challenges.
• Competitive keeps a keen eye on the competition and wider industry for insights into trends.
• Energetic a strong sense of humor and high-frequency personality.
• Persuasive both internally and externally with the ability to present ideas with credibility, sound reasoning and emotion.
• Accountable ready to take full responsibility for a team and for managing projects from concept to fruition with the ability to self-supervise and meet deadlines.
• Flexible understands the fast-paced nature of the media landscape and is comfortable pivoting when priorities change.