Online Editor

Arab News; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Arab News invites applications for an Online Editor to join our Dubai-based online team. The ideal candidate will be fluent in Arabic and English, have newsroom experience, and possess strong editorial and writing skills aligned with digital publishing standards.

The Online Editor will update the website, curate content, rewrite stories, and promote coverage to maximize traffic while meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom environment.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Arabic and English is essential.
• Experience in a newsroom is preferable.
• Strong editorial and writing skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to generate ideas and create engaging content under deadlines.
• Proactive and able to work independently or in a team.
• Knowledge of regional journalism a plus.

Responsibilities

• Update the website by adding news from wire services.
• Report and write stories from scratch, as well as rewrite stories from various sources.
• Package stories efficiently and creatively to ensure they are engaging and highly readable.
• Promote content effectively to drive traffic and ensure stories become highly read.
• Work collaboratively with the online and editorial teams to meet tight deadlines.
• Stay up to date with regional and global news trends to ensure relevant coverage.

Skills

Editorial writing

News reporting

Arabic-English bilingual

Deadline-driven

Education

Journalism degree preferred

Tools

CMS familiarity

Digital publishing tools

Job description

Company Description:

Arab News, Saudi Arabia's first English language daily newspaper, has evolved into the Middle East's leading English daily. As part of the Saudi Research and Media Group (SRMG). With a readership spanning over 10 million monthly website visitors, it reaches policy makers and business leaders in the United States and the United Kingdom, becoming a primary source for US and UK media outlets and policy makers.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Online Editor to join the Arab News online team in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have strong editorial skills and must be a strong team player, be fluent in Arabic and English, and have experience in journalism or a newsroom environment. We will also consider recent graduates. The Online Editor will play a critical role in updating the website, curating and creating engaging content, and ensuring the quality and visibility of Arab News' online presence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Update the website by adding news from wire services.
• Report and write stories from scratch, as well as rewrite stories from various sources.
• Package stories efficiently and creatively to ensure they are engaging and highly readable.
• Promote content effectively to drive traffic and ensure stories become highly read.
• Work collaboratively with the online and editorial teams to meet tight deadlines.
• Stay up to date with regional and global news trends to ensure relevant coverage.

Qualifications:

• Fluency in Arabic and English is essential.
• Experience working in a newsroom as a journalist is preferable.
• Strong editorial and writing skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to generate ideas and create engaging content under tight deadlines.
• Proactive and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of regional journalism and media practices is a plus.

Skills:

• Excellent news judgment and storytelling ability.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) and digital publishing tools.
• Knowledge of social media platforms and tools for content promotion.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Additional Information:

• Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Onsite- Employment Type: Full-time