Head of Content & Editorial Strategy (English/Arabic)

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

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.