Head of Content

Qatar Living®; Doha; On-site; QAR 240,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Qatar Living is seeking an experienced Head of Content to lead our content and media team, strengthen editorial direction, and deliver engaging content reflecting life in Qatar.

You will oversee content across digital platforms, develop your team, and collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and business leaders to drive audience growth and revenue.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years in digital media, publishing, journalism, or content production.
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Responsibilities

• Set and execute Qatar Living’s content strategy across community, lifestyle, news, events, and commercial content.

Skills

Leadership

Editorial judgment

Writing

Storytelling

Video production

Commercial awareness

SEO knowledge

English fluency

Arabic (advantage)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism/Communications/Marketing or related field

Tools

CMS (Content Management System)

Social media analytics tools

AI productivity tools

Job description

Qatar Living is looking for an experienced Head of Content to lead our content and media team, strengthen our editorial direction, and deliver engaging content that reflects life in Qatar.

This role requires a hands‑on leader who can balance audience interests, editorial credibility, and commercial priorities. You will oversee content across Qatar Living’s digital platforms, develop your team, and work closely with Sales, Marketing, and business unit heads to support audience and revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and execute Qatar Living’s content strategy across community, lifestyle, news, events, and commercial content.
• Lead the content and media team, establishing clear responsibilities, production targets, quality standards, and accountability.
• Oversee articles, social media posts, reels, videos, interviews, and branded content, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and a consistent brand voice.
• Maintain an editorial calendar that balances daily coverage, planned features, major events, and client commitments.
• Coordinate content support across Qatar Living’s Jobs, Properties, Vehicles, Classifieds & Services, Community, and Events verticals.
• Work closely with Sales to develop commercially attractive content proposals and deliver client campaigns that meet agreed objectives.
• Manage production schedules and manpower allocation through the Deputy Head of Content, ensuring clear priorities, realistic workloads, and timely delivery.
• Coach team members, provide constructive feedback, and build effective collaboration across writers, creators, designers, and video professionals.
• Strengthen editorial review and fact‑checking processes, ensuring sensitive content is appropriately reviewed before publication.
• Track audience growth, engagement, traffic, and campaign results, using insights to improve content and demonstrate value to clients.
• Stay informed about developments in Qatar, local culture, audience interests, and digital content trends.
• Introduce practical tools and workflows, including responsible use of AI, to improve productivity while maintaining accuracy and quality.

What We Are Looking For

• At least 7 years of relevant experience in digital media, publishing, journalism, or content production, including experience leading a multidisciplinary team.
• A strong understanding of Qatar’s community, culture, and media landscape.
• Proven ability to grow digital audiences and deliver successful editorial and branded content.
• Strong people management skills, with a fair and consistent approach to workload allocation, performance, and development.
• Excellent editorial judgment, writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Experience managing video and social media production in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong commercial awareness and experience working with Sales on client campaigns.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain high standards under tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with SEO, content management systems, social media analytics, and digital performance reporting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
• Excellent English; Arabic proficiency is an advantage.