AI Transformation Media Consultant
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Project Overview Our client, a leading global media and information organisation, is looking for an experienced consultant to support the delivery of an AI capability-building initiative focused on newsroom transformation, data, and technology enablement.
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Project Overview
Our client, a leading global media and information organisation, is looking for an experienced consultant to support the delivery of an AI capability-building initiative focused on newsroom transformation, data, and technology enablement.
The engagement sits within the organisation’s strategy team and will support a high-profile initiative aimed at building practical AI capabilities across editorial, data, and technology functions.
The client is seeking someone who combines consulting experience with hands-on AI expertise and strong stakeholder management capabilities.
This is a highly collaborative role suited for someone comfortable operating across strategy and execution.
This is
2-3 week
engagement, and will be based in
Abu Dhabi
and requires a
Arabic speaker
who can effectively engage with regional stakeholders and support programme delivery on the ground.
Candidates based in the Middle East are strongly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- AI Capability Building: Support the delivery of AI-focused capability development initiatives across newsroom, data, and technology teams.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with senior stakeholders across business and technology functions to drive engagement and adoption.
- AI Transformation Support: Provide practical guidance on AI use cases, workflows, and implementation approaches within media or enterprise environments.
- Cross-functional Coordination: Act as a bridge between consulting, business, and technical teams to ensure alignment and delivery outcomes.
Background
- Consulting Experience: Prior experience working within consulting firms or on transformation-focused engagements.
- AI Expertise: Hands-on experience delivering AI initiatives, AI transformation programmes, or capability-building projects.
- Media / Newsroom Exposure: Experience working with media organisations, newsroom transformation, or data & technology enablement initiatives is highly preferred.
- Stakeholder Management: Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Arabic Language Skills: Arabic speaker with strong English communication capabilities.
- Regional Experience: Based in the Middle East preferred, or open to travel to Abu Dhabi for programme delivery.
- Delivery Mindset: Comfortable operating in fast-paced environments and supporting both strategic and execution-focused workstreams.
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