Deputy Editor, 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 talented, energetic Deputy Editor to deliver exciting, engaging content to its audience in the United Arab Emirates, across digital, print and social. You must be passionate about storytelling and editorial innovation, enthusiastic about unearthing the best experiences in Dubai and the wider Emirates, and have a record of managing a team in a demanding, fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Editor in the overall production, execution and management of Time Out’s digital, social, video and print products in Dubai, including Time Out Dubai and Time Out DXB, the brand’s dedicated airport product.

• Work to ensure Time Out is the first to break news of happenings within the brand’s remit, quickly identifying subjects, topics and events that will make compelling content pieces and making sure they’re executed in line with our overall brand strategy.

• Be creative, and ready to drive new content ideas and formats across Time Out Dubai’s platforms.

• Plan, write, commission, edit and proof content, making sure digital content is executed in line with Time Out’s SEO and social strategies, and overseeing flatplanning and leading product press days.

• Motivate an editorial team, collaborate with other Editors in the Group and maintain a strong working relationship with the commercial team.

• 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.

• Manage and build out a strong network of relationships with key hospitality, entertainment and leisure brands and properties across the city.

• Work with video team to create successful video content relevant to your products, be ready to jump front-of-camera.

• Create content that meets individual and team goals (e.g. engagement, traffic, conversion, time-on page, etc.).

• 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.

• Alongside the 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.

• Work with the Editor and Editorial Director to ensure ALL content reflects Time Out’s overall editorial strategy and meets brand guidelines

• 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.

• Assume responsibilities of the Editor during periods of annual leave.

• Be driven by the prospect of one day becoming the Editor.

Reporting to: Editor in Chief, Time Out Dubai

Requirements

• A doer.

• Superb organisational skills.

• Keen creativity and a real eye for design – great covers, video formats, visually engaging content packages.

• 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.

• Experience writing tight briefs for external contributors.

• 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, Adobe InDesign (desirable).

• Education: Must be educated to degree level or equivalent industry qualification.

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 a generous leave entitlement scheme. ITP employees also enjoy a variety of staff offers at many local restaurants, salons, hotels and service providers.