Newsletter Editor, Time Out Group

ITP Media Group reaches an audience of more than 104.6million 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. More at www.itp.com.

Time Out is looking for an experienced, data-driven Newsletter Editor with a knack for clickable headlines and experience of growing an engaged email audience. A key part of the Time Out GCC team, they will be a skilled editor with a passion for analytics, and ready to lead the direction and execution of Time Out s newsletter strategy in across brands in the UAE, Qatar and Saudi.

Requirements

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Newsletter Editor will primarily be responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Building out, executing and constantly refining Time Out s newsletter strategy across the region.
• Editing and dispatching daily and weekly newsletters for Time Out brands.
• Constantly monitoring analytics and adjusting content and approach to meet audience growth goals.
• Identify, develop and launch new newsletter formats relevant to our audience and brand objectives.
• Build out audience profiles and segment databases accordingly, ensuring subscribers are only receiving content that is genuinely relevant to them.
• Work with the web, editorial and performance teams to target potential audiences and promote newsletters, developing creative ways to grow subscribers.
• Provide regular feedback to editors and writers on performance.
• Advise editors and writers on producing content that performs well for newsletter formats.
• Produce weekly performance reports for the Editorial Director.
• Meet individual weekly targets as agreed with the Editorial Director.
• Ensure all content produced fits within Time Out s brand guidelines and tone of voice.
• Work closely with Time Out s design team to develop creative concepts for marketing materials and campaigns.
• Work with the Editorial Director to ensure ALL content reflects overall content / editorial strategy.
• Maintain a strong working relationship with Time Out s commercial team.

PERSON REQUIREMENTS

Time Out is filled with individuals as diverse as the cities we live in and cover. At the same time there are common characteristics we all share. To join our team you ll want to

• Be excited by analytics. Data-driven, but understands brand longevity wins every time.
• Be commercially astute.
• Have a passion for digital content creation, and demonstrable desire to build a great business.
• Either have experience at or want to dive headfirst into a fast-paced digital-first company
• Think BIG
• Be passionate about going out and unearthing new experiences.
• Have a keen interest in global media developments and trends.
• Have excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Have a high sense of ownership, urgency and drive.
• Be a team player

EXPERIENCE

• At least four years digital copy-editing experience.
• Proven record of digital audience growth.
• Experience working with a CMS and SEO tools.
• Understanding of the Middle East s dynamic cultural identity, and a passion for new experiences.

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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The Newsletter Editor will primarily be responsible for but not limited to the following: Building out, executing and constantly refining Time Out s newsletter strategy across the region. Editing and dispatching daily and weekly newsletters for Time Out brands. Constantly monitoring analytics and adjusting content and approach to meet audience growth goals. Identify, develop and launch new newsletter formats relevant to our audience and brand objectives. Build out audience profiles and segment databases accordingly, ensuring subscribers are only receiving content that is genuinely relevant to them. Work with the web, editorial and performance teams to target potential audiences and promote newsletters, developing creative ways to grow subscribers. Provide regular feedback to editors and writers on performance. Advise editors and writers on producing content that performs well for newsletter formats. Produce weekly performance reports for the Editorial Director. Meet individual weekly targets as agreed with the Editorial Director. Ensure all content produced fits within Time Out s brand guidelines and tone of voice. Work closely with Time Out s design team to develop creative concepts for marketing materials and campaigns. Work with the Editorial Director to ensure ALL content reflects overall content / editorial strategy. Maintain a strong working relationship with Time Out s commercial team. PERSON REQUIREMENTS Time Out is filled with individuals as diverse as the cities we live in and cover. At the same time there are common characteristics we all share. To join our team you ll want to Be excited by analytics. Data-driven, but understands brand longevity wins every time. Be commercially astute. Have a passion for digital content creation, and demonstrable desire to build a great business. Either have experience at or want to dive headfirst into a fast-paced digital-first company Think BIG Be passionate about going out and unearthing new experiences. Have a keen interest in global media developments and trends. Have excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Have a high sense of ownership, urgency and drive. Be a team player EXPERIENCE At least four years digital copy-editing experience. Proven record of digital audience growth. Experience working with a CMS and SEO tools. Understanding of the Middle East s dynamic cultural identity, and a passion for new experiences.