Editor – What’s On
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About the Role
Motivate Media Group seeks an experienced Editor to lead editorial operations for What's On, a leading lifestyle and entertainment brand. The role oversees content across print, digital, and social platforms, ensuring high-quality output and audience growth.
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Responsibilities
- Provide editorial leadership and ensure brand guardianship for What’s On across UAE and KSA
- Develop, implement, and maintain editorial policy and content strategy across all platforms
- Plan magazine issues and supplements at least two editions in advance
- Oversee editing, sub editing, proofing, and final approval of all content
- Commission, write, and edit articles across print, digital, video, podcast, and social media
- Ensure daily content publishing, including copy editing, headline writing, and image selection
- Ensure website sections such as Editor’s Picks and Best Of are regularly updated
- Produce and optimise content for search and ensure SEO best practices
- Oversee and grow the brand’s social media presence and online community engagement
- Collaborate with CCO, Art Director, and Commercial teams on covers, supplements, events, and special projects
- Represent the brand at events, awards, and corporate functions
- Lead content creation and editorial coordination for events, awards, webinars, and brand extensions
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in an editorial leadership role, preferably within lifestyle or media publishing
- Strong understanding of UAE press laws and editorial compliance requirements
- Proficiency in Google Analytics, Parse.ly, and familiarity with conceptualising video content
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines, lead a team, and operate in a fast paced environment
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Overview
- Motivate Media Group is seeking an experienced and highly organised Editor to lead the editorial operations of What’s On, the region’s leading lifestyle and entertainment brand.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide editorial leadership and ensure brand guardianship for What’s On across UAE and KSA.
- Develop, implement, and maintain the editorial policy and content strategy across all platforms.
- Plan magazine issues and supplements at least two editions in advance.
- Oversee the editing, sub editing, proofing, and final approval of all content to maintain quality standards.
- Commission, write, and edit articles across print, digital, video, podcast, and social media.
- Ensure daily content publishing, including copy editing, headline writing, and image selection.
- Ensure that website sections such as Editor’s Picks and Best Of are regularly updated.
- Produce and optimise content for search and ensure SEO best practices are followed.
- Oversee and grow the brand’s social media presence and online community engagement.
- Collaborate with the CCO, Art Director, and Commercial teams on covers, supplements, events, and special projects.
- Represent the brand at events, awards, and corporate functions as required.
- Lead content creation and editorial coordination for events, awards, webinars, and other brand extensions.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in an editorial leadership role, preferably within lifestyle or media publishing.
- Strong understanding of UAE press laws and editorial compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in Google Analytics, Parse.ly, and familiarity with conceptualising video content.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines, lead a team, and operate in a fast paced environment.
About Motivate Media Group
- Motivate Media Group is the region’s leading multi platform content producer with a diverse portfolio of media interests comprising magazines, digital, social, video, exhibitions & events, cinema, OOH and books.
Application Instructions
- Interested candidates may apply attaching a copy of their CV and a one page cover letter.
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