Contributing Editor - Commercial Interior Design Remote Freelance

ITP Media Group (ITP) is one of the largest media companies in the Middle East, with a portfolio of more than 80 brands. The company delivers quality up to date content to its readers, viewers, delegates and guests through digital, print, events, awards, video content, social media platforms and social media influencers. These brands include major international and regional names such as Time Out, Arabian Business, Harper s Bazaar, Construction Week, Esquire and GQ.

Commercial Interior Design is looking for talented journalists, ideally with an interest in design or previous experience of writing for design publications. Candidates should be able to contribute pitches and features on a weekly basis, covering all aspects of the region s commercial interior design scene, with a focus on the people and companies bringing projects to life, from the design, fit-out and supplier sectors. They should also be able to spot global trends and news with an eye on localisation.

Requirements

Key responsibilities

Pitch and contribute weekly features for Commercial Interior Design on a variety of themes, in formats such as news, interviews, trend analysis and listicles.

Meet weekly deadlines for content submission, filing copy that is clean, well-structured and thoroughly fact-checked.

Contribute ideas to an ongoing content calendar.

Ensure editorial standards are met, all relevant copyrights have been cleared, content is optimised for SEO and content meets local and legal guidelines.

Have a strong network of contacts to reach out to for comment, insight and analysis on Commercial Interior Design content.

Have a strong understanding and knowledge of the local design scene, global trends and talking points.

Personal attributes and essential skills

Experienced writer or journalist with a strong background in writing about design.

Ability to meet tight deadlines and respond proactively to feedback.

Understanding of SEO practices.

Key responsibilities Pitch and contribute weekly features for Commercial Interior Design on a variety of themes, in formats such as news, interviews, trend analysis and listicles. Meet weekly deadlines for content submission, filing copy that is clean, well-structured and thoroughly fact-checked. Contribute ideas to an ongoing content calendar. Ensure editorial standards are met, all relevant copyrights have been cleared, content is optimised for SEO and content meets local and legal guidelines. Have a strong network of contacts to reach out to for comment, insight and analysis on Commercial Interior Design content. Have a strong understanding and knowledge of the local design scene, global trends and talking points. Personal attributes and essential skills Experienced writer or journalist with a strong background in writing about design. Ability to meet tight deadlines and respond proactively to feedback. Understanding of SEO practices.