Editorial Coordinator

Job description / Role

Our client, an International Company, requires an Editorial Coordinator to join their Dubai based team. Covering the UAE and reporting to the Regional Manager/Director, the primary purpose of the role is to create and coordinate editorial content and to support team members written reports, relating to reviews for the food/restaurant/hospitality related sector.

Responsibilities
Ensure quality of the local language content delivered on various platforms and publications (print/digital/media)
• Translation of text from foreign languages Arabic / English /French.
• Digital hub interface
• Print publication original content and / or sponsored content
• Provide support to central PR and Communication Teams

Ensure regular update of data and information through the year to team members
• Use emailing, telephone, database checking to update information from clients and teams
• Assist central team in completing necessary content / information of clients
• Market Intelligence – regular screening trends from local press and the web
• Administration support to team members
• Contact point for incoming telephone calls and emails from clients

Build, update and deliver editorial plan for Digital Media Content for Company platforms (Web, App and Social Media)
• Build up the editorial calendar and ensure production / sourcing accordingly
• Produce / outsource reports on clients
• Write and / or edit articles / videos in Arabic and English
• Feed social media networks, build community management plan
• Support and contribute to B2Pro and B2C CRM: newsletters and campaigns
• Follow and optimize KPI’s

Requirements

Education: Masters Degree in Publishing, Journalism, Communication, Literature / Language Studies

Qualifications – Essential
• Arabic and English Language written and spoken, Content Management System database competency

Qualifications – Desirable
• Planning, Publishing processes (print and digital)

Work Experience
• In Editorial, Publishing, Journalism or Communication fields

Skills – Essential
• Adaptability, Communication, Team Work, Client Focus

Skills – Desirable
• Operational Efficiency

About the Company

Service

Our aim is to provide our clients and candidates with a consistent, quality service that goes beyond the norm, giving them peace of mind and complete trust in our ability to meet their needs.

Knowledge

Big Fish consultants specialise in their fields and have extensive experience in the region and beyond. We take pride in our knowledge and network and believe that our relationships are built on trust and integrity and are made for the long term.

Care

At Big Fish, as well as caring for the people we work with, we also care about the world and environment we live in, that's why Big Fish support initiatives that promote human welfare, environmental protection and sustainability.