Features Writer - Time Out Dubai

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 Dubai is looking for a dazzling Features Writer with their finger on the pulse to deliver exciting, engaging content across its digital, print and social platforms. You must be passionate about finding new angles, have an eye for a quirky interest piece and boundless enthusiasm for bringing big, cross-platform content packages to life. Joining the Time Out team based in Dubai, you’ll be working in a fast-paced environment, and will play an important role in keeping the brand energy high.

Key responsibilities

• Pitch, plan and write features that contribute to Time Out Dubai’s daily digital content strategy, in formats including long- and short-form listicles, explainers and interviews.
• Be creative. Work to ensure Time Out is the first to identify new trends, quickly identifying subjects, topics and events that will make compelling content pieces and making sure they’re executed in an on-brand, on-goal format.
• Support the Editor and Deputy Editor in the overall production, execution and management of Time Out Dubai’s print, digital, social and video products.
• See new ideas through to fruition. Develop and execute innovative storytelling formats across Time Out’s print, digital, social and video platforms.
• Be quick to identify content that’s performing well, and how to build on the topic’s success.
• Alongside the Editor and Deputy 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.
• Regularly post and create content, which may include sponsored or offer based content, to social media.
• Work with video team to create successful video content relevant to your products, be ready to jump front-of-camera when required.
• 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.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with Dubai PRs, business owners, artists and creatives.
• 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 and an evangelist for our brand in the market.
• Undertake reviews and attend events outside of office hours.
• Drive and develop Time Out’s annual event and awards properties.

Requirements

Personal attributes and essential skills

• A doer.
• Superb organisational and communication skills.
• Is excited by the challenge of last-minute, ad-hoc projects in addition to daily output.
• 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.
• Excellent grasp and understanding of SEO best practice.
• Highest standard of accuracy and attention to detail.
• The ability to write copy in line with highest digital editorial standards.
• A strong industry reputation. (desired)
• Flexibility and a professional approach at all times.
• Software: WordPress, Google Analytics (essential). Adobe InDesign, Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop (desirable).
• Education: Must be educated to degree level or equivalent industry qualification.

Miscellaneous

• Adhoc projects as required
• Assisting in raising the profile of Time Out and ITP Media Group
• Any other reasonable requests from the company directors

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.

Personal attributes and essential skills A doer. Superb organisational and communication skills. Is excited by the challenge of last-minute, ad-hoc projects in addition to daily output. 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. Excellent grasp and understanding of SEO best practice. Highest standard of accuracy and attention to detail. The ability to write copy in line with highest digital editorial standards. A strong industry reputation. (desired) Flexibility and a professional approach at all times. Software: WordPress, Google Analytics (essential). Adobe InDesign, Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop (desirable). Education: Must be educated to degree level or equivalent industry qualification. Miscellaneous Adhoc projects as required Assisting in raising the profile of Time Out and ITP Media Group Any other reasonable requests from the company directors