Multi-Platform Editor

Middle East Broadcasting Networks; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Middle East Broadcasting Networks is looking for a Multi-Platform Editor who will serve as a storyteller across various digital platforms. The successful candidate will edit news stories, create compelling scripts for video and podcast formats, and ensure high editorial standards.

The ideal applicant should have at least 7 years of journalistic experience, a strong background in digital media, and be fluent in both Arabic and English. This role requires collaboration with various teams to enhance audience engagement.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in journalism, digital media, or newsroom production.
• Proven experience editing, producing, or managing content across multiple digital platforms.
• Strong background in digital-first storytelling, including breaking news coverage.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to planning and execution of content across digital platforms.
• Edit stories for accuracy, clarity, and engagement.
• Create scripts for videos and podcasts.

Skills

Journalism

Digital Media

SEO Optimization

Content Management

Storytelling

Editing

Audience Engagement

Collaboration

Fluency in Arabic

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Communications, English, Digital Media

Job description

Multi-Platform Editor

The Multi-Platform Editor is a "lived-in" storyteller who can polish written submissions and also draft the narrative arcs for the video short verticals and the podcast scripts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Contribute to the planning, coordination, and execution of news and information content across multiple digital platforms, including web, mobile, social media, and newsletters.
• Edit stories with a focus on accuracy, clarity, engagement, and platform-appropriate presentation.
• Create scripts for short vertical videos and podcasts that are timely, relevant and journalistically sound.
• Edit headlines, copy, and multimedia elements for SEO optimization, audience engagement, and platform best practices.
• Collaborate with reporters, producers, designers, video editors, and other editorial teams to develop cross-platform storytelling strategies.
• Curate and manage web, newsletter, and social media content to maximize reach, engagement, and audience retention.
• Ensure consistent editorial standards across all platforms, including accuracy, tone, style, and legal compliance.
• Coordinate with audience engagement and social media teams to amplify content and optimize performance.
• Support development of multimedia storytelling formats, including video, graphics, live blogs, and interactive features.

Other Duties

Perform additional job-related duties and take on new responsibilities as needed based on organizational requirements and circumstances.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Communications, English, Digital Media, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience in a newsroom or digital publishing environment.
• 7+ years of experience in journalism, digital media, or newsroom production, including significant work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proven experience editing, producing, or managing content across multiple digital platforms (web, mobile, social, newsletters, and/or apps).
• Strong background in digital-first storytelling, including breaking news coverage, live updates, and multimedia packaging.
• Demonstrated ability to write and edit compelling headlines, summaries, and social copy optimized for SEO and audience engagement.
• Familiarity with audience engagement strategies, including social media publishing, newsletter growth, and platform optimization.
• Strong editing skills with a focus on accuracy, clarity, style, and consistency across multiple formats.
• Experience collaborating with reporters, producers, designers, video teams, and audience or growth teams in a newsroom environment.
• Fluency in Arabic and English.

MBN is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.