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. We are one of the largest media companies in the Middle East, with a portfolio of more than 80 brands. These brands include major international and regional names such as Time Out, Arabian Business, Harperâs Bazaar, GQ, Construction Week and Condé Nast Traveller.ITP KSA islooking for a brilliant, creative and dynamic Editor with multi-platform experience to oversee the creation of its content across digital and print platforms. You must have a demonstrable passion for editorial innovation, a keen eye for witty, creative covers and experience managing and motivating a team in a demanding, fast-paced environment.RequirementsKey responsibilitiesResponsible for the overall production, execution and management of brandâs across print, digital and application products.Manage and motivate an editorial team, work with other Editors within the Group to make sure goals and projects are aligned, and maintain a strong working relationship with the commercial team.Setting content strategy and planning editorial calendar across digital, print, video, audio and social.Leading the ideation and development of creative front covers across the brands for UAEâs stable of weekly, monthly and seasonal print products.Meeting web traffic and print circulation goals.Overseeing the brands annual Awards processes and monthly calendar of events.Work with the Editorial Director to ensure ALL content reflects overall content / editorial strategy.Determine what medium is best suited for a particular content piece and commission internal and/or external writers, producers, designers, photographers, videographers, illustrators, product managers, etc. to make it live on deadline and on budget.Ensure the brands editorial standards are met, all relevant copyrights have been cleared, content is optimised for SEO and content meets local and legal guidelines.Support the Editorial Director and sales team by being an ambassador for the brands, by supporting and helping to develop revenue-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.Undertake reviews and attend events outside of office hours.Embrace digital-first philosophy. A strong background in digital publishing is absolutely essential.Personal attributes and essential skillsA doer.Superb organisational skills.Keen creativity and a real eye for design â great covers, video formats, visually-engaging content packages.Second-to-none eye for copy editing.A skilled manager.Is excited by the challenge of last-minute, ad-hoc projects.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.Data driven and excited by analytics.Excellent grasp and understanding of SEO best practice.A demonstrable passion for and excellent knowledge of digital content creation.Highest standard of accuracy and attention to detail.A strong industry reputation. (desired)Flexibility and a professional approach at all times.Education: Must be educated to degree level or equivalent industry qualification.Software: Adobe InDesign, WordPress (essential), Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator (desirable).BenefitsBeing 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 a generous leave entitlement scheme. ITP employees also enjoy a variety of staff offers at many local restaurants, salons, hotels and service providers. Key responsibilities Responsible for the overall production, execution and management of brandâs across print, digital and application products. Manage and motivate an editorial team, work with other Editors within the Group to make sure goals and projects are aligned, and maintain a strong working relationship with the commercial team. Setting content strategy and planning editorial calendar across digital, print, video, audio and social. Leading the ideation and development of creative front covers across the brands for UAEâs stable of weekly, monthly and seasonal print products. Meeting web traffic and print circulation goals. Overseeing the brands annual Awards processes and monthly calendar of events. Work with the Editorial Director to ensure ALL content reflects overall content / editorial strategy. Determine what medium is best suited for a particular content piece and commission internal and/or external writers, producers, designers, photographers, videographers, illustrators, product managers, etc. to make it live on deadline and on budget. Ensure the brands editorial standards are met, all relevant copyrights have been cleared, content is optimised for SEO and content meets local and legal guidelines. Support the Editorial Director and sales team by being an ambassador for the brands, by supporting and helping to develop revenue-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. Undertake reviews and attend events outside of office hours. Embrace digital-first philosophy. A strong background in digital publishing is absolutely essential. Personal attributes and essential skills A doer. Superb organisational skills. Keen creativity and a real eye for design â great covers, video formats, visually-engaging content packages. Second-to-none eye for copy editing. A skilled manager. Is excited by the challenge of last-minute, ad-hoc projects. 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. Data driven and excited by analytics. Excellent grasp and understanding of SEO best practice. A demonstrable passion for and excellent knowledge of digital content creation. Highest standard of accuracy and attention to detail. A strong industry reputation. (desired) Flexibility and a professional approach at all times. Education: Must be educated to degree level or equivalent industry qualification. Software: Adobe InDesign, WordPress (essential), Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator (desirable).
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