Freelance Commercial Editor

ITP Media Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Arabian Business as a Commercial Editor, where you'll lead the production of high-quality sponsored content. This position involves bridging editorial and commercial teams, ensuring impactful branded content that aligns with client goals while maintaining journalistic integrity. The ideal candidate will possess strong writing and communication skills, detailed experience in commercial publishing, and a strategic mindset to engage audiences effectively.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in editorial, branded content, or commercial publishing.
• Strong client-facing communication skills.
• Highly organized and deadline-driven.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and editing of branded content and advertorials.
• Collaborate with sales and editorial teams on content strategies.
• Manage content timelines and deadlines.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Storytelling

Client Communication

Content Strategy

SEO

Content Analytics

Job description

Arabian Business is the Middle East’s leading source for business news and analysis. With a growing digital audience and a premium subscription model, we offer trusted insight and in-depth reporting on the region’s most important sectors and decision-makers. As part of ITP Media Group, we are at the forefront of business journalism in the region.

Arabian Business is seeking a commercially savvy and editorially driven Commercial Editor to lead the production of high-quality sponsored content across our platforms. This role bridges the editorial and commercial teams, ensuring branded content meets client goals while maintaining the integrity, tone, and standards of our publication.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead the creation, commissioning, and editing of branded content including advertorials, sponsored interviews, whitepapers, and commercial supplements.
2. Collaborate with the sales and editorial teams to develop creative and strategic content proposals that address client objectives.
3. Work directly with clients and agencies to manage expectations and deliver engaging and results-driven content.
4. Ensure all commercial content aligns with Arabian Business’s editorial voice, upholds journalistic standards, and delivers value to our readers.
5. Partner with multimedia and digital teams to produce high-impact commercial content across web, social media, newsletters, and print.
6. Manage content timelines, production schedules, and campaign deadlines with precision.
7. Track performance and engagement metrics for commercial content and provide post-campaign analysis and reporting.

Minimum Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in editorial, branded content, or commercial publishing.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills with a portfolio of published commercial work.
• Strong client-facing communication skills and the ability to translate commercial goals into editorial outcomes.
• Deep understanding of content strategy, digital publishing, and audience engagement.
• Highly organized, deadline-driven, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of SEO, CMS platforms, and content performance analytics is a plus.
• Experience working in a business media environment is preferred.

Why Join Us?

Working at Arabian Business means being part of a respected and influential brand with access to major industry leaders and regional decision-makers. At ITP Media Group, you’ll be surrounded by some of the region’s top talent, with opportunities for growth, innovation, and cross-brand collaboration.