Managing Editor, Information - Yahoo Middle East

Yahoo; Dubai; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Yahoo Middle East seeks a Managing Editor to lead and innovate its news and finance coverage. The role demands a proven editorial leader with over 5 years of experience, adept at managing content globally in a fast-paced environment. A passion for storytelling and excellent communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5 years of editorial management experience in digital news.
• Proven track record in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent command of fluent English; knowledge of Arabic advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Drive editorial vision and strategy for Yahoo News & Finance in the Middle East.
• Oversee production and programming across platforms.
• Manage an editorial team and coordinate with global media teams.

Skills

Editorial management

Communication skills

News judgement

SEO knowledge

SMO knowledge

Collaborative leadership

Education

B.A. in journalism or media

Job description

Managing Editor, Information - Yahoo Middle East

Yahoo Maktoob is looking for a versatile, aggressively fast-paced and innovative individual to lead editorial programming and production of our daily news and finance coverage as Managing Editor, Information for Yahoo Middle East English. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of running a digital news team. Candidates must be comfortable working in real-time collaborating with multiple teams in different locations and coordinating with strategic partners in a dynamic environment. Candidates must have excellent communication skills, impeccable news judgment and the ability to make high-stakes decisions quickly and clearly.

Responsibilities:
• Drive and own the editorial vision and strategy for Yahoo News & Finance for Middle East English
• Responsible for overseeing the production and programming of Yahoo News and Finance across all platforms
• Manage a small editorial team and work closely with the wider media teams worldwide
• Participates in key product discussions for Yahoo News & Finance
• Responsible for the original content strategy for Yahoo News & Finance
• Manage coordinating coverage of major news with FP
• Identify gaps in coverage/ ensure we are on top of 24/7 news cycle and contribute and implement ideas and stories to enhance our timeliness
• Evaluate partners and partner content, and manage and contribute to special partnerships
• Manage events diary and plan/ commission features and special event coverage accordingly
• Manage hiring needs and related human resources requirements, including hiring of contractors, freelancers, and other temporary staff, as needed
• Understand the audience and its interests and feed those back into editorial and product plans to make Information a daily habit

English - Fluent / Excellent
Arabic - Very Good

Own a Car

Any

Have Driving License

Any

Job Skills

• 5 years of editorial management, preferably in the digital news arena
• A track record of aggressive management and quick turn editorial programming in a fast-paced digital news environment
• Extensive experience managing content across different locations and time zones
• Comfortable working with senior management and corporate matrix partners
• Excellent news judgement combined with a fine-tuned sensibility of when and where to take risks
• Excellent communication skills and an ability to lead while working collaboratively with multiple teams
• A comprehensive understanding of editorial best practices, including SEO and SMO
• B.A. required, preferably in journalism or media
• Excellent command of fluent English (written and spoken) required. Knowledge of Arabic a strong advantage.

About The Company

Yahoo! is focused on making the world's daily habits more inspiring and entertaining. By creating highly personalized experiences for our users, we keep people connected to what matters most to them, across devices and around the globe. In turn, we create value for advertisers by connecting them with the audiences that build their businesses. Yahoo! is headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., and has offices located throughout the Americas, Asia Pacific (APAC) and the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) regions.