Digital Writer - Time Out Abu Dhabi
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About the Role
Time Out Abu Dhabi is looking for a talented Digital Writer to discover, write, and publish engaging news and lifestyle stories for the website. The role requires 2-3 years of media experience, strong editorial instincts, and knowledge of SEO.
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Responsibilities
- Discover, pitch, and write engaging news and lifestyle stories for Time Out Abu Dhabi’s website
- Ensure daily content goals are met, publishing quickly, accurately and on brand
- Keep across local news, events, openings, trends and viral moments relevant to Abu Dhabi
- Monitor performance metrics, analysing what works and refining strategies
- Ensure all content aligns with editorial tone and brand standards
- Nurture and maintain strong relationships with key PRs and brands
- Stay on the pulse of the city’s news
Requirements
- 2 3 years of experience in media field or similar
- Proven experience writing lifestyle, entertainment or city stories
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of SEO, GEO and writing for social audiences
- Fluent in English; Arabic a plus
- Flexibility to attend events outside standard office hours
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Overview
- Time Out Abu Dhabi is looking for a talented Digital Writer who thrives in a fast paced environment and is enthusiastic about news and lifestyle journalism.
- You will discover, execute and publish engaging website content focusing on lifestyle and news, monitor performance metrics, and work closely with editorial, social and commercial teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Discover, pitch, and write engaging news and lifestyle stories for Time Out Abu Dhabi’s website.
- Ensure daily content goals are met, publishing quickly, accurately and on brand.
- Keep across local news, events, openings, trends and viral moments relevant to Abu Dhabi.
- Monitor performance metrics, analysing what works and refining strategies accordingly.
- Ensure all content aligns with editorial tone and brand standards.
- Nurture and maintain strong relationships with key PRs and brands.
- Stay on the pulse of the city’s news.
What We’re Looking For
- A confident journalist and content writer with proven experience writing lifestyle, entertainment or city stories.
- Strong editorial instincts: you know what makes a great Time Out story.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an eye for detail.
- Someone with 2 3 years of experience in the media field or similar.
- Organised, proactive, and able to manage a busy content schedule.
- Ability to work with both pace and accuracy.
- Comfortable working independently and meeting tight deadlines.
- Knowledge of SEO, GEO and writing for social audiences.
- Flexibility to attend events outside of standard office hours.
- Fluent in English; Arabic a plus.
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