Talent Acquisition Associate (Freelance)

ITP Media Group is the Middle East s leading content creation and publishing house producing over 80 brands across digital print events and social including Harper s Bazaar Arabia Esquire Middle East and Time Out Dubai. We operate at pace delivering market-leading content and commercial results across the GCC India UK and US markets.

As our Talent Acquisition Associate/Specialist you ll play a critical operational role supporting in all aspects of the recruitment lifecycle for junior and mid-level roles. This is not just a scheduling or admin job you ll be trusted with owning key pieces of the hiring process keeping the engine running efficiently while ensuring a seamless experience for candidates hiring managers and the wider People team.

You ll be the go-to person for executional support. Highly organized responsive and detail-oriented while staying agile and composed in a culture that moves at lightning speed.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct first-round phone or video screening interviews for junior to mid-level roles assessing candidate fit and qualifications
  
• Source candidates proactively on LinkedIn and other platforms based on defined search criteria
  
• Post job descriptions across internal and external channels including job boards and careers pages ensuring timely and accurate publication
  
• Review inbound applications daily identifying and flagging strong candidates aligned with role requirements
  
• Manage interview scheduling candidate reschedules and follow-up communications to maintain a positive candidate experience
  
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate data statuses and notes within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
  
• Track and consolidate interview feedback proactively following up with hiring managers to keep the process moving efficiently
  
• Assist with administrative tasks related to recruitment such as coordinating reference and background checks
  
• Participate in weekly working sessions with the Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to review assigned roles prioritize tasks and resolve recruitment challenges
  
• Follow up on ad hoc coordination tasks and requests emerging from meetings or recruitment needs
  
• Support recruitment events hiring drives and candidate pipelining campaigns contributing to employer branding and talent outreach efforts
  
• Conduct research on market trends and role-specific talent pools to inform sourcing strategies
  
• Assist in planning and preparation for recruitment drives university engagement events career fairs and diversity sourcing initiatives
  

Personal attributes and essential skills

The ideal candidate will bring a strong mix of executional excellence and interpersonal maturity. We re looking for someone who demonstrates:

High responsiveness and adaptability Works efficiently in a fast-paced constantly changing environment with urgency and accuracy. Able to pivot quickly without losing focus or momentum.

• Emotionally intelligent can read the room respond calmly and represent the TA team well
  
• Active listening and comprehension Quickly grasp expectations takes direction well and asks thoughtful questions to ensure clarity.
  
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
  
• Ability to manage multiple active roles and shifting priorities under pressure
  
• Structured and process-focused Brings organization and consistency to workflows and helps identify opportunities for process improvement.
  
• Proactive positive and solutions-oriented
  
• Calm under pressure Maintains composure and a solutions-oriented mindset when managing multiple deadlines last-minute changes or unexpected issues
  

Experience / Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in talent acquisition HR or a similar role
  
• Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills
  
• Familiarity with sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter job boards Boolean search etc.)
  
• Experience in a media and publishing company or agency environments is a bonus
  
• Bachelor s degree or equivalent experience preferred but not mandatory