Group Editor What s On 2025

Motivate Media Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media content producer in the UAE is seeking a Head of Content to lead brand strategy across platforms. You will develop and execute content strategies and ensure alignment with brand values. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years in a senior editorial role, a background in lifestyle or entertainment journalism, and exceptional leadership skills. This role requires balancing creativity with strategic oversight while driving audience engagement and ensuring editorial excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years experience in a senior editorial role.
• Background in entertainment or lifestyle journalism.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overarching content strategy across print and digital content.
• Inspire and educate the commercial and editorial teams.
• Identify commercial growth opportunities across content and events.
• Adjust content strategy according to the evolving media landscape.
• Drive audience growth and engagement while maintaining tone of voice.

Skills

Multitasking

Content delivery

Time management

Communication

Public speaking

Education

Graduate in Journalism or related course

Job description

What s On is the UAE and Saudi Arabia s goto brand for entertainment and lifestyle. We re eaters adventurers explorers and reporters. We serve the curious and believe that new experiences are what make for richer lives. We bring our expertise enthusiasm and taste to bear on the things to do in the UAE and Saudi Arabia that are truly worth your time.

What s On is seeking a highly experienced Head of Content to lead the brand s strategy across all platforms in two exciting and dynamic markets. We re looking for a visionary leader and brand custodian that will steer the editorial vision over aching brand strategy events commercial deliverables and audience development. The Head of Brand will develop and execute a robust business strategy while retaining its editorial vision and brand values. The ideal candidate will be a confident leader a creative editor and commerciallyminded brand head with a passion for conceptualising and executing engaging relevant and forwardthinking content across print digital and social platforms.

Responsibilities

• Live and breathe What s On. The Head of Content is required to act as a brand custodian ensuring the brand is top‑of‑mind for residents and visitors looking for the best ways to experience the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
• Lead the overarching content strategy for What s On across print and digital content while adhering to the Motivate Media Group brand values.
• Be a confident empathetic leader with strong personal skills and an ability to inspire and educate the wider commercial and editorial teams.
• Identify and conceptualise opportunities for commercial growth across content and events.
• Keep abreast of the evolving media landscape and be proactive in adjusting content strategy to align accordingly.
• Work with the digital editor and deputy editors to drive audience growth and engagement while maintaining tone of voice and adhering to editorial best practices.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Graduate in Journalism or related course.
• Background in entertainment or lifestyle journalism.
• Minimum of 8 years experience in a senior editorial role.

Skills

• A driven leader with the ability to multitask.
• Proven track record of delivering immaculate multichannel content.
• Must meet deadlines and have strong time management skills.
• A coherent understanding of growth drivers in the dynamic editorial landscape.
• Excellent communicator with strong attention to detail.
• Confident and outgoing public speaker able to attend events and represent the brand.

Motivate Media Group is the region s leading multiplatform content producer with a diverse portfolio of media interests comprising magazines digital social video exhibitions & events cinema OOH and books.

Interested candidates may apply attaching a copy of their CV and include examples of their work.