Senior Writer/ Editor - Relocate to Saudi Arabia, Permanent Expat Family Relocation Package

aramco; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramco is seeking a talented Writer/Editor to join its Communications Division. This role involves creating and refining high-quality content, overseeing content quality, and mentoring junior writers. The ideal candidate will have a passion for storytelling and a strong background in art and culture content.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in art and culture content.
• Proven experience as a writer and editor in a digital content environment.
• Familiarity with SEO best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation, editing, and refinement of high-quality content.
• Oversee the quality of all content and ensure adherence to style guide.
• Conduct in-depth research to support content development.

Skills

Storytelling

Writing

Editing

SEO

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Journalism, or a related field

Job description

Please note that this role is based in Saudi Arabia on a permanent, residential basis.

Aramco energizes the world economy.

Aramco occupies a special position in the global energy industry. We are one of the world’s largest producers of hydrocarbon energy and chemicals, with among the lowest Upstream carbon intensities of any major producer.

With our significant investment in technology and infrastructure, we strive to maximize the value of the energy we produce for the world along with a commitment to enhance Aramco’s value to society.

Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and with offices around the world, we combine market discipline with a generations’ spanning view of the future, born of our nine decades experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom’s vast hydrocarbon resources. This responsibility has driven us to deliver significant societal and economic benefits to not just the Kingdom, but also to a vast number of communities, economies, and countries that rely on the vital and reliable energy that we supply.

We are one of the most profitable companies in the world, as well as amongst the top five global companies by market capitalization.

Position description

We are seeking a talented and detail oriented Writer/Editor to join Communications Division.

The communication Division Oversees the planning and the execution of marketing and communications activities aimed at promoting Ithra’s components, content and offerings. The division is responsible for the Center’s branding, positioning and sales strategies. Key tasks include setting and reporting on communications KPIs for internal and external initiatives and activities and oversees and coordinates Ithra’s communications collaterals, timelines, deliverable and engagements, while liaising with other Center divisions to ensure integrated coordination for Ithra activities, programs and initiatives. Also responsible to both acts as and prepare spokespersons for external Center-related engagements.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for storytelling, strong writing skills and keen eye for editing. You will be responsible for creating and refining high quality content that engages our audience and align with our brand voice.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in art and culture content like: theater, museum, library and creativity
• Proven experience as a writer and editor preferably in a digital content environment.
• Familiarity with SEO best practices and content management systems

Key responsibilities

• Lead the creation, editing, and refinement of high-quality content across various formats. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute content strategies.
• Oversee the quality of all content, ensuring accuracy and adherence to the company’s style guide.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior writers and editors.
• Conduct in-depth research to support content development.
• Optimize content for search engines and analyze performance metrics.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices.
• Serve as a key point of contact for content-related inquiries.
• Provide constructive feedback on content produced by team members.

Working environment

Our high-performing employees are drawn by the challenging and rewarding professional, technical and industrial opportunities we offer, and are remunerated accordingly.

At Aramco, our people work on truly world-scale projects, supported by investment in capital and technology that is second to none. And because, as a global energy company, we are faced with addressing some of the world’s biggest technical, logistical and environmental challenges, we invest heavily in talent development.

We have a proud history of educating and training our workforce over many decades. Employees at all levels are encouraged to improve their sector-specific knowledge and competencies through our workforce development programs – one of the largest in the world.