100000007129.Head of Content

Qatar Foundation International; Qatar; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Qatar Foundation International seeks a senior content leader to drive high-quality bilingual English-Arabic content across reports, articles, speeches, and digital platforms. You will shape editorial standards, oversee calendars, and ensure consistent messaging aligned with the Center’s mission.

Collaborate with leadership and internal teams to develop strategic speaking opportunities, manage media relations, and supervise content review from draft to publication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• 6–8 years in content development and editorial management.
• Experience leading end-to-end multi-channel content.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of bilingual English-Arabic content for reports, articles, press releases, speeches, presentations, and digital platforms.
• Define and enforce editorial standards, tone of voice, and style guidelines for consistency.
• Oversee content strategy and editorial calendar across all channels.
• Supervise content review, editing, and approval for accuracy and alignment.
• Support media relations activities including drafting responses and media inquiries.

Skills

Editorial leadership

Bilingual English/Arabic

Content strategy

Stakeholder communication

Media relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field

Master’s degree advantageous

Tools

MS Office

CMS

Analytics tools

Job description

Key Result Areas:

• Lead the development of high-quality, original content across English and Arabic for reports, articles, press releases, speeches, presentations, and digital platforms.
• Define and enforce editorial standards, tone of voice, and style guidelines to ensure consistency across all communications.
• Oversee content strategy and editorial calendar planning across all communication channels.
• Supervise content review, editing, and approval processes to ensure accuracy, clarity, and alignment with institutional messaging.
• Support media relations activities including drafting responses, coordinating media inquiries, and contributing to positive media coverage.
• Oversee preparation of leadership communications including speeches, letters, emails, and presentations for external stakeholders.
• Lead coordination of media interviews, briefings, and speaking engagements, including speechwriting and talking points development.
• Oversee content development for the website, social media platforms, and other digital communication channels.
• Support design, drafting, and editing of annual reports and key institutional publications.
• Monitor media coverage and communications trends, maintaining records and insights for reporting and strategy development.
• Support planning and coordination of events, workshops, and conferences from a content and communications perspective.
• Identify and develop strategic speaking opportunities for leadership and support related content preparation.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure integrated and aligned messaging across programs, research, and engagement activities.
• Ensure content supports the Center’s mission, enhances visibility, and strengthens public positioning.
• Other reasonable tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Media, Public Relations, Marketing, English, Arabic Studies, or a related field; Master’s degree is an advantage.
• 6-8 years of progressive experience in content development, editorial management, communications, journalism, or corporate communications, including at least 2 years in a senior or managerial role.
• Proven experience in leading end-to-end content strategy, editorial planning, and multi-channel content production (print, digital, and social media).
• Strong experience in drafting, editing, and overseeing high-level bilingual content (English and Arabic), including speeches, reports, and institutional publications.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to translate complex ideas into clear, impactful messaging for diverse audiences.
• Strong understanding of branding, tone of voice, editorial standards, and integrated communications strategies.
• Experience working with senior leadership on executive communications and public-facing messaging.
• Strong media awareness with experience supporting media relations, press communications, and reputational content.
• Fluency in English; Arabic is highly desirable.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office and content management systems; familiarity with digital publishing tools, social media platforms, and basic analytics tools is an advantage.