Editor, Time Out Abu Dhabi

Time Out Abu Dhabi is looking for a brilliant creative and dynamic Editor with multi-platform experience to lead the brand and content team. You must have a passion for editorial innovation an eye for a traffic-driving story and your ear to the ground of Abu Dhabi s going-out scene across art culture food nightlife and beyond. This role is based in ITP Media Group s Abu Dhabi office in TwoFour54.

• Responsible for the overall production execution and management of Time Out Abu Dhabi across digital social print and events.
  
• Editing proofing and publishing Time Out Abu Dhabi s daily digital content ensuring stories are on brand on time and contribute to daily audience targets.
  
• Lead the ideation and development of creative front covers across Time Out Abu Dhabi s seasonal print products including the quarterly Time Out Abu Dhabi magazine and annual Abu Dhabi Restaurant Guide.
  
• Work with other Editors within the wider Time Out Group to make sure goals and projects are aligned and maintain a strong working relationship with the commercial team.
  
• Build and maintain an editorial calendar across digital print video and social.
  
• Meet web traffic and social growth goals.
  
• Oversee Time Out Abu Dhabi s annual Awards processes in conjunction with Time Out s Group Food Editor.
  
• Ensure Time Out GCC s editorial standards are met and content meets local and legal guidelines.
  
• Be an effective Time Out brand ambassador establishing good relationships with key players across the city.
  
• 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.
  
• Undertake reviews and occasionally attend events outside of office hours.
  

KEY SKILLS

• Fluent in web analytics software (GA4 Chartbeat etc).
  
• Ability to produce flawless editorial copy filled with personality but with search optimisation front-of-mind.
  
• Excellent grasp and understanding of SEO best practice.
  
• Data-driven but understands that brand longevity wins every time.
  
• Highest standard of accuracy and attention to detail.
  
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise accordingly.
  
• The ability to work quickly to tight deadlines under pressure.
  
• A strong industry reputation (preferred).
  
• Flexibility and a professional approach at all times.
  
• Fluent English.
  

WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN CANDIDATES

• Creative across everything from developing content strategy to how they respond to challenges.
  
• Competitive keeps a keen eye on the competition and wider industry for insights into trends.
  
• Energetic a strong sense of humour and high-frequency personality.
  
• Persuasive both internally and externally with the ability to present ideas with credibility sound reasoning and emotion.
  
• Accountable the ideal candidate is ready to take on responsibility for a team and for managing projects from concept to fruition and has the ability to self-supervise in order to meet deadlines.
  
• Flexible understands the fast-paced nature of the media landscape and is comfortable pivoting when priorities change.