Arabic Editor, Arabian Business KSA ITP Media Group

Requirements

• Setting the editorial agenda for the publication on all its platforms.
• Working with teams of reporters, editors, videographers and designers and motivating them to produce best-in-class work.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with the region s key newsmakers.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with a portfolio of high-level contributors, including columnists, thought leaders and opinion-formers.
• Writing thought-provoking, relevant and prescient columns and editor s letters.
• Continuing to expand the scope of the brand, both in terms of geographical reach and content types and delivery.
• Working closely with the publisher and the commercial teams to develop new and innovative revenue opportunities.
• Driving the delivery of the brand s news-making award ceremonies, conferences and networking events.

Qualifications:

• 4+ years experience working in a similar role
• Experience in the Kingdom and familiarity with its media landscape is required.
• Solid understanding of local and regional business issues and a contacts book packed with c-suite executives, officials and investors.
• Understanding how to build audiences across digital platforms, be able tell stories in a variety of formats, understand analytic tools and have the personality and drive to motivate a team to set the news agenda for the whole Middle East.