Senior Journalist / Managing Editor – Global Robotics News
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About the Role
Synolon Systems is building a global robotics news platform and seeks an experienced Senior Journalist/Managing Editor to shape editorial voice, write articles, conduct interviews, and coordinate correspondents.
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Responsibilities
- Identify significant developments across the global robotics industry
- Develop strong editorial concepts and story angles
- Write and edit news articles, interviews, reports, analysis pieces, and market coverage
- Maintain high editorial standards for accuracy, fairness, and clarity
- Research robotics companies, products, technologies, deployments, and market trends
- Conduct interviews with founders, executives, engineers, investors, and industry experts
- Request official statements and company responses
- Verify information and distinguish marketing claims from confirmed facts
- Build relationships with manufacturers, startups, and industry stakeholders
- Collaborate with Research & Partnerships Team and Global Correspondents
- Convert major stories into video concepts and support multimedia storytelling
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in journalism, editing, publishing, media, research, or industry analysis
- Exceptional written English
- Strong editorial judgment
- Excellent research and interviewing skills
- Ability to simplify complex topics without losing accuracy
- Experience working with multiple information sources
- Strong headline writing and story structuring abilities
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- High standards of accuracy and fact checking
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to collaborate with global teams
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About the Company
- We are building a global robotics news platform focused exclusively on robotics, automation, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies.
- Our mission is to become one of the world's leading sources for robotics news, robot launches, manufacturer developments, real world deployments, industry analysis, executive interviews, market intelligence, and public understanding of the robot era.
- We are looking for an experienced journalist and editor who wants to help build a respected global media brand from the ground up.
Employment Details
- Position: Senior Journalist / Managing Editor
- Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Work Model: Full Time, Office Based
- Employment Type: Permanent
- This is not a freelance, contributor, or remote only role.
- Candidates should already be based in the UAE or be willing to relocate to Dubai for a full time office based position.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify significant developments across the global robotics industry
- Develop strong editorial concepts and story angles
- Write and edit news articles, interviews, reports, analysis pieces, and market coverage
- Maintain high editorial standards for accuracy, fairness, and clarity
- Ensure stories are relevant to industry professionals and decision makers
- Research robotics companies, products, technologies, deployments, and market trends
- Conduct interviews with founders, executives, engineers, investors, and industry experts
- Request official statements and company responses
- Verify information and distinguish marketing claims from confirmed facts
- Build relationships with manufacturers, startups, and industry stakeholders
Editorial Formats
- Robot comparison reports
- Market analysis articles
- Manufacturer briefings
- Industry explainers
- Deployment case studies
- CEO and founder interviews
- Reality check investigations
- Buyer intelligence reports
- Weekly industry question campaigns
- Technology trend analysis
Collaboration
- Work closely with Research & Partnerships Team to use company data, market research, and industry contacts to strengthen editorial coverage.
- Work with Global Correspondents to brief reporters attending events, factory visits, demonstrations, and conferences.
- Work with Video & Social Media Team to convert major stories into video concepts and generate ideas for YouTube, short form videos, LinkedIn posts, and newsletters.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in journalism, editing, publishing, media, research, or industry analysis
- Exceptional written English
- Strong editorial judgment
- Excellent research and interviewing skills
- Ability to simplify complex topics without losing accuracy
- Experience working with multiple information sources
- Strong headline writing and story structuring abilities
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- High standards of accuracy and factchecking
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to collaborate with global teams
Preferred Backgrounds
- Technology journalism
- Business journalism
- B2B publishing
- Trade media
- Industry publications
- AI and emerging technology media
- Startup and venture coverage
- Market intelligence
- Research and analysis
- Newsletter publishing
- Investigative journalism
Preferred Skills
- Experience interviewing founders and executives
- Experience writing analytical or comparison based articles
- Familiarity with newsletters and audience development
- Experience supporting video or multimedia editorial projects
- Understanding of social media publishing strategies
- Experience using AI tools to improve editorial workflows
- Existing network within technology, startup, AI, robotics, or media ecosystems
What This Role Is Not
- A generic SEO content writing position
- A copywriting role
- A PR or communications role
- A social media only role
- A press release rewriting position
- A freelance contributor opportunity
- A remote only position
Example Weekly Output
- One major analysis, interview, or comparison article
- Two to three shorter news updates
- One company outreach campaign
- One correspondent briefing
- One newsletter contribution
- One video or social content concept
- Coordination with research and partnerships teams
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