Senior English Editor
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About the Role
APCO is seeking a Senior Editorial and Strategic Content Lead for a high-profile government client in the UAE on a contract basis. The role involves overseeing strategic content, executive communications, and ensuring editorial consistency across platforms.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the development and delivery of editorial and written communications outputs
- Oversee speeches, op eds, talking points, press releases, and executive messaging
- Develop and maintain strategic messaging frameworks and fact banks
- Ensure editorial consistency across all client communications and channels
- Lead the development of long form content, success stories, and strategic narratives
- Coordinate stakeholder messaging and content approvals
- Support leadership positioning through thought leadership initiatives
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in editorial, content, strategic communications, journalism, or related field
- Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills
- Experience developing executive communications and leadership content
- Strong stakeholder management and strategic messaging capabilities
- Full professional fluency in English and Arabic, both written and spoken
- Government or public sector experience preferred
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Job Summary
- APCO is seeking a Senior Editorial and Strategic Content Lead to support a high profile government client in the UAE on an external consultant contract. This senior level role will oversee the development of strategic content and executive communications, ensuring high quality, consistent, and impac
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and delivery of editorial and written communications outputs.
- Oversee speeches, op eds, talking points, press releases, and executive messaging.
- Develop and maintain strategic messaging frameworks and fact banks.
- Ensure editorial consistency across all client communications and channels.
- Lead the development of long form content, success stories, and strategic narratives.
- Coordinate stakeholder messaging and content approvals.
- Support leadership positioning through thought leadership initiatives.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in editorial, content, strategic communications, journalism, or a related field.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
- Experience developing executive communications and leadership content.
- Strong stakeholder management and strategic messaging capabilities.
- Government or public sector experience is preferred.
- Full professional fluency in English and Arabic, both written and spoken, is required.
Working Arrangement
- This role requires the consultant to commute to the client’s office in Abu Dhabi at least 3 days per week.
- Additional presence may be required based on client needs, leadership priorities, campaigns, or key events.
- The consultant must remain flexible and available during major communication periods and priority deliverables.
Careers at APCO
- APCO is committed to building teams to bring the best possible expertise and robust perspectives to our clients.
- We embrace differences in experience, viewpoint and ideas, starting with our values and extending to our behaviors, policies and practices.
- We aim to create a positive work experience and welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.
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