Lead Features Editor, Abu Dhabi — Editorial & Video

Motivate Media Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Motivate Media Group seeks a Features Editor for What’s On in Abu Dhabi. The role requires producing daily digital content and long-form features while managing the Abu Dhabi content calendar across various platforms. Applicants should have 3-5 years in digital publishing or lifestyle journalism, with a strong SEO focus and familiarity with social media trends. The editor will be responsible for writing articles, producing videos, and maintaining industry relationships to deliver engaging content for Abu Dhabi residents and visitors.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in digital publishing or lifestyle journalism.
• Experience in SEO, including keyword strategy and content structure.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and trends.

Responsibilities

• Own the Abu Dhabi content calendar across digital, social, and print.
• Publish 50+ SEO-optimised articles per month.
• Write long-form features on Abu Dhabi's lifestyle and culture.
• Produce a minimum of 16 social posts and 8 short-form videos monthly.

Skills

Digital publishing

Features writing

Lifestyle journalism

SEO knowledge

Video production

Job description

Motivate Media Group seeks a Features Editor for What’s On in Abu Dhabi. The role requires producing daily digital content and long-form features while managing the Abu Dhabi content calendar across various platforms. Applicants should have 3-5 years in digital publishing or lifestyle journalism, with a strong SEO focus and familiarity with social media trends. The editor will be responsible for writing articles, producing videos, and maintaining industry relationships to deliver engaging content for Abu Dhabi residents and visitors.