Editorial Projects Coordinator

Sharjah Art Foundation; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An arts organization in Sharjah seeks an experienced candidate for an editorial role. The position involves developing and executing content for print and digital platforms, collaborating with various departments, and managing editorial projects. Ideal candidates will have strong editing skills, a relevant degree, and at least 5 years of experience in content creation. A methodical approach and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in editorial, publishing, content creation.
• Proven experience producing and editing content for both print and digital platforms.
• Previous experience working in cultural institutions, museums, or arts organizations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Aid and offer ideas for the development of new print and digital editorial projects.
• Coordinate, brainstorm and produce editorial projects as per the content strategy.
• Write, edit, develop, coordinate and help publish content across the Foundation’s platforms.

Skills

Content creation

Editing

Strong written communication

Project coordination

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in English Language, Literature or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Reports to: Head of Editorial and Content Strategy

Roles and Responsibilities

• Aid and offer ideas for the development of new print and digital editorial projects including workshops, fellowships, publications, podcasts, videos and blog items
• Coordinate, brainstorm and produce editorial projects as per the content strategy
• Write, edit, develop, coordinate and help publish content across the Foundation’s print and digital platforms, including its website and social media
• Work with the editorial and content strategy team, as well as across publications, learning, design and multimedia, curatorial and communication departments in the Foundation to develop and execute the content strategy
• Help maintain a consistent tone, language, format of content projects produced for the Foundation
• Work with external partner organisations to help execute projects for the Foundation

Qualifications, Experience and skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in English Language, Literature or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in editorial, publishing, content creation.
• Proven experience producing and editing content for both print and digital platforms.
• Previous experience working in cultural institutions, museums, or arts organizations (preferred).
• Strong written and verbal skills in British English, with attention to grammar, punctuation, and style.
• Skill in writing and editing different types of writing and editing.
• Skill in understanding tone, format, language, ideas communicated across different print and digital platforms.
• Skill in using Microsoft Word, including Markup, and Outlook.
• High level of concentration and attention to detail.
• Methodical and well-organised approach to work.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Ability to work with colleagues with different levels of English proficiency.
• Tact and diplomacy in working with others.

Working conditions

Working hours are from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Before Sharjah Biennials and other major exhibitions and events, additional work may be required.