Deputy Editor - Time Out Jeddah (Arabic Speaker)

ITP Media Group reaches an audience of more than 104.6 million people across the Middle East and beyond through its leading websites, portals, social media platforms, events, conferences, award ceremonies, magazines, books and social media influencers agency.

Time Out GCC is looking for a talented, energetic Arabic-speaking and writing Deputy Editor to deliver exciting, engaging content across Time Out Jeddah’s print, digital and social products. You must be passionate about storytelling and editorial innovation, enthusiastic about unearthing the best experiences in Saudi, and have a track record of producing high quality media products. This role works exclusively on Time Out’s Arabic-language products and platforms, but alongside and in daily communication with the Deputy Editor – English on Time Out’s English-language products in the region, ensuring consistency across platforms and brands.

Requirements

Key responsibilities

• Support the Editor in the overall production, execution and management of Time Out’s Arabic-language print, digital, social and application products in Saudi, including Time Out Jeddah.
• Plan, write, commission, edit and proof content, overseeing flatplans and leading product press days, and making sure content is executed in line with Time Out’s SEO and social strategies.
• Pitch and write content covering a wide range of topics and formats on a daily basis, from short news posts to in-depth features, fun best-of listicles to comprehensive listings directories.
• Work to ensure Time Out is the first to break news of happenings within the brand’s remit, quickly identifying subjects, topics and events that will make compelling content pieces and making sure they’re executed in line with our overall brand strategy.
• Alongside the Editor, ensure Time Out’s editorial standards are met, all relevant copyrights have been cleared, content is optimised for SEO and content meets local and legal guidelines.
• Work with the Editor and Time Out GCC’s Editorial Director to ensure ALL content reflects Time Out’s overall editorial strategy and meets brand guidelines.
• Regularly post and create content, which may include sponsored or offer based content, to social media.
• Work to create successful video content relevant to your products, be ready to jump front-of-camera when required.
• Create content that meets individual and team goals (e.g. engagement, traffic, conversion, time-on page, etc.).
• Work with a small, but talented editorial to populate an editorial calendar. Keep it current, identifying commercial and audience opportunities within it and communicating them to other teams.
• Support the sales team by generating content strategies and establishing good relationships PRs.
• Have your finger on the pulse of the local scene; use your professional contacts and social-media networks to be the first to identify the next big thing.
• Embrace Time Out’s digital-first philosophy. A strong background in digital publishing is absolutely essential.
• Act as an effective brand ambassador for Time Out in the market.
• Undertake reviews and attend events outside of office hours.
• Drive and develop Time Out’s annual event and awards properties.
• Assume responsibilities of the Editor during periods of annual leave.
• Be driven by the prospect of one day becoming the Editor.
  

Personal attributes and essential skills

• A doer.
• Superb organisational skills.
• Excellent grasp and understanding of SEO best practice.
• Data driven and excited by analytics.
• Highest standard of accuracy and attention to detail, proficient in sub-editing and proofing.
• Able to work creatively and efficiently under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Bursting with a wealth of ideas that can be used across all Time Out platforms.
• The ability to write copy in line with highest digital editorial standards.
• Is excited by the challenge of last-minute projects.
• A strong industry reputation. (desired)
• Flexibility and a professional approach at all times.
• Software: Adobe InDesign (essential); WordPress, Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop (desirable).
• Education: Must be educated to degree level or equivalent industry qualification.
• Languages: Fluent spoken Arabic, English and written Arabic essential, fluent written English desirable.

Benefits

Being an ITP employee is an opportunity to be part of the largest content creation house in the region and provides the luxury of working with global brands and experienced industry leaders. To ensure we invest in the development of our team, employees are given access to a variety of learning resources and exciting career development opportunities.

We believe in recognizing the passionate efforts of our team members. Our employees are rewarded by competitive tax-free remuneration,medical insurance and agenerous leave entitlement scheme.ITP employees also enjoy a variety of staff offers at many local restaurants, salons, hotels and service providers.