Head of English Content

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb in Abu Dhabi seeks an English Editorial Lead to steer the editorial vision, plan coverage, and supervise editing and translation for digital news.

You will ensure compliance with editorial, legal and ethical standards, coordinate with Arabic team for localization, and guide freelancers when needed.

This role offers office-based or hybrid work with a fast-paced live news environment.

Qualifications

• ≥95% deadline compliance for regular and breaking news.
• <1% post-publication editorial errors with zero major errors.
• High-quality and timely Arabic-to-English content adaptation.
• Improved readership and engagement across English digital platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily publishing plans and assign tasks to English editors, reporters, and translators.
• Develop special reports, investigations, and content tailored to English-speaking audiences.
• Edit and proofread news, articles, and reports before publication.
• Review Arabic-to-English translations for accuracy, context, and terminology.
• Ensure compliance with editorial stylebooks, legal requirements, and ethical standards.
• Coordinate with the Arabic editorial team for content localization and cross-platform adaptation.
• Collaborate with Multimedia, Social Media, and Video teams to develop engaging English content.
• Provide guidance and feedback to the editorial team and support freelancer selection when required.

Skills

Deadline compliance

Editing

Arabic-English translation

Content strategy

Job description

Job Purpose

Lead the English editorial team in delivering accurate, high-quality digital content. Plan English news coverage, oversee editing and translation, and ensure adherence to editorial, legal, and ethical standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily publishing plans and assign tasks to English editors, reporters, and translators.
• Develop special reports, investigations, and content tailored to English-speaking audiences.
• Edit and proofread news, articles, and reports before publication.
• Review Arabic-to-English translations for accuracy, context, and terminology.
• Ensure compliance with editorial stylebooks, legal requirements, and ethical standards.
• Coordinate with the Arabic editorial team for content localization and cross-platform adaptation.
• Collaborate with Multimedia, Social Media, and Video teams to develop engaging English content.
• Provide guidance and feedback to the editorial team and support freelancer selection when required.

Desired Candidate Profile

Required:

• ≥95% deadline compliance for regular and breaking news.
• <1% post-publication editorial errors, with zero major errors.
• High-quality and timely Arabic-to-English content adaptation.
• Improved readership and engagement across English digital platforms.

Reporting & Work Environment

• Reports to: Managing Editor
• Supervises: English editors, reporters, translators, and content creators
• Work Type: Office-based or hybrid, with flexibility based on live news requirements.