Editorial Lead: Tech Portfolio & Video Strategy

ITP Media Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

ITP Media Group is revamping its technology portfolio and setting a bold new editorial direction from its Dubai HQ. The Editorial Lead will reset the portfolio’s scope, reshape its formats and identity, and lead output across web, social, video, print and events.

You will drive a bold editorial concept, oversee daily news and analysis, and build a video strategy prioritising short-form content for social and long-form YouTube content. Strong leadership and UAE market understanding are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading an editorial team and setting a portfolio direction.
• Ability to reset voice, formats and identity for multiple channels."
• Strong editorial judgement and ability to drive audience growth across web, social and print.
• Fluent English with Arabic an advantage and UAE media market knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Set a bold new editorial direction for the technology portfolio across web, social, video, print and events.
• Reimagine the portfolio's creative concept, voice, visuals and recurring series with the team.
• Lead daily output of news and analysis across social and web, optimizing for engagement and reach on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X and LinkedIn.
• Build and oversee a video strategy prioritising short-form for social and long-form YouTube content.
• Identify platforms and trends in short-form video and advise on adoption to grow the audience.
• Pitch and research high-impact tech stories focusing on the Middle East and global markets.
• Develop and maintain a network of key contacts and conduct on-camera and written interviews.
• Secure and host high-profile speakers for in-person events and moderate panel discussions.
• Commission and manage writers, videographers, designers and editors; ensure content quality and brand alignment.
• Plan and deliver the monthly print magazine from commissioning to sign-off.
• Collaborate with Arabian Business on cross-brand stories and audience development.
• Track audience metrics and provide reports to leadership.
• Oversee the portfolio's events calendar and partner on sponsored content while protecting editorial integrity.

Skills

Editorial leadership

Video storytelling

Interviewing

Audience growth

Social media strategy

Team management

Job description

ITP Media Group is revamping its technology portfolio and setting a bold new editorial direction from its Dubai HQ. The Editorial Lead will reset the portfolio’s scope, reshape its formats and identity, and lead output across web, social, video, print and events.

You will drive a bold editorial concept, oversee daily news and analysis, and build a video strategy prioritising short-form content for social and long-form YouTube content. Strong leadership and UAE market understanding are essential.