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The editor is responsible for creating technical communications relevant to current market trends, simultaneously adapting his/her writing to fit a wide range of editorial requirements including events, video scripts, CSR initiatives and product launches, and many more. The editor is also required to develop dynamic speeches, thought leadership editorials, blog contributions and social media blurbs & messages.

The Arabic Editor is responsible for the final revisions of all collateral content released by the agency as a result they must have exceptional writing and editorial skills that assist in the creation of consistent and professional messages in consumer targeted communications inclusive of website pages, blog posts and other publications.

The Arabic Editor is detail-oriented, highly organized and self-sufficient, being able to handle high-quality editing of both online and offline PR content. The Arabic Editor must possess good communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with all the team members throughout the team and wider agency.

Main Tasks

Technical & Product

• Responsible for the day-to-day editorial guidance across accounts

• Support on integrated communications strategy for accounts as well as media counsel and strategy for executive management

• Planning and development of editorial content across cyclical PR and publicity activity calendars for all accounts

• Design and develop innovative integrated media strategies, keeping in mind the evolved media landscape

• Devise, write, edit Arabic content (press releases, speeches, by-lined articles, messaging documents, corporate presentations) in line with business requirements

• Ability to comprehend the needs of multiple teams and effectively communicate the client's key messages via the use of language

• Interaction with team members and assistance with the development of suitable communication measures

• Effectively handle the daily deadline-driven process of releases, invitations, and requests from multiple team members

• Maintain consistency in content and ensure alignment to client’s brand voice and business objectives

Innovative & Analytical Mindset

• Having an journalist mindset to develop content that is newsworthy and interesting

• Ability to communicate the message in simple and impactful manner which will attract audience

• Develop and publish new interesting, dynamic content periodically at a steady pace

• Journalism/Media/Communications/Marketing with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in English writing, editing or equivalent in a previous agency

• Excellent grammar, editing, writing and re-writing skills

• Fluent in Arabic and English

• A skilled wordsmith who can deliver error-free press releases and invitations

• The ability to identify the core messages of customers and provide effective ways to deliver them

• Capable of quickly handling industry-specific research to add value to the releases and other communication material for the teams

• Proficient with computers, particularly MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook