Editor, Time Out Dubai

• Responsible for the overall production, execution and management of Time Out Dubai across digital, print, video and social products and platforms, and dedicated airport monthly Time Out DXB.

• Manage, motivate and mentor 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.

• Drive Time Out Dubai to achieve audience growth targets on digital and social platforms.

• Set content strategy and plan editorial calendar across digital, print, video, audio and social.

• Edit, proof and publish Time Out Dubai's daily digital content, ensuring stories are on brand, on time and contribute to daily content quotas and audience targets.

• Lead the ideation and development of creative covers across Time Out Dubai's stable of weekly, monthly and seasonal print products.

• In partnership with Time Out's Group Food Editor, lead Time Out Dubai's annual Awards processes and seasonal calendar of events.

• 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 ALL content reflects Time Out's overall content / editorial strategy, standards are met, all relevant copyrights have been cleared, content is optimized for SEO and content meets local and legal guidelines.

• Act as an ambassador for Time Out in the city, developing strong relationships in the market and maintaining a robust network of contacts.

• Have your finger on the pulse of the local scene; be the first to identify the next big thing.

• Undertake reviews and attend events outside of office hours.

• Fluent in web analytics software (GA4, Chartbeat, etc).

• Ability to produce flawless editorial copy, filled with personality but with search optimization front-of-mind.

• Excellent grasp and understanding of SEO best practice.

• Data-driven, but understands that brand longevity wins every time.

• Highest standard of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize accordingly.

• The ability to work quickly to tight deadlines under pressure.

• A strong industry reputation (preferred).

• Flexibility and a professional approach always.

• Fluent English.

• Creative - across everything from developing content strategy to how they respond to challenges.

• Competitive - keeps a keen eye on the competition and wider industry for insights into trends.

• Energetic - a strong sense of humor and high-frequency personality.

• Persuasive - both internally and externally, with the ability to present ideas with credibility, sound reasoning and emotion.

• Accountable - ready to take full responsibility for a team, and for managing projects from concept to fruition, with the ability to self-supervise and meet deadlines.

• Flexible - understands the fast-paced nature of the media landscape and is comfortable pivoting when priorities change.

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