Senior Media Editor
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About the Role
SFAI Qatar is seeking a Senior Media Editor to draft, translate, edit, and proofread bilingual (Arabic/English) communication materials for a corporate or governmental client.
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Responsibilities
- Draft, translate, edit, and proofread bilingual (Arabic/English) communication materials, including press releases, speeches, media statements, newsletters, website content, campaigns, executive messages, scripts, and internal communications
- Ensure editorial consistency, clarity, and alignment with client’s approved tone of voice, brand guidelines, messaging framework, and technical terminology
- Enhance readability and impact of content while preserving accuracy and intended meaning
- Conduct final editorial and linguistic quality checks for all outgoing content prior to approval and publication
- Ensure accuracy in grammar, spelling, tone, formatting, and sector specific terminology in Arabic and English
- Review and refine content prepared by internal teams or external agencies to ensure professional standards and alignment with communication policies
- Provide bilingual editorial support for digital and social media content, including captions, key messages, announcements, and campaign text
- Support preparation and review of textual elements for multimedia content, such as videos, graphics, subtitles, and infographics
- Maintain an organized, version controlled archive of drafts, translations, final content, and reference materials
- Develop and update editorial templates, glossaries, and writing standards to support content consistency and knowledge transfer
- Coordinate with internal departments to gather information, verify technical accuracy, and refine messaging
- Liaise with external content, translation, or media agencies to review drafts, provide feedback, and issue final linguistic sign off when required
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Media, English, Translation, or a related field
- 3–5 years of professional experience in content writing, editing, translation, or corporate communications roles
- Native or near native proficiency in Arabic and English, with strong command of written and editorial standards in both languages
- Proven experience developing and reviewing press releases, speeches, digital content, internal communications, and corporate publications
- Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, and translation skills in Arabic and English
- Strong understanding of brand tone of voice, editorial governance, and messaging consistency
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Key Responsibilities
- Draft, translate, edit, and proofread bilingual (Arabic/English) communication materials, including press releases, speeches, media statements, newsletters, website content, campaigns, executive messages, scripts, and internal communications.
- Ensure editorial consistency, clarity, and alignment with client’s approved tone of voice, brand guidelines, messaging framework, and technical terminology.
- Enhance readability and impact of content while preserving accuracy and intended meaning.
- Conduct final editorial and linguistic quality checks for all outgoing content prior to approval and publication.
- Ensure accuracy in grammar, spelling, tone, formatting, and sector specific terminology in Arabic and English.
- Review and refine content prepared by internal teams or external agencies to ensure professional standards and alignment with communication policies.
- Provide bilingual editorial support for digital and social media content, including captions, key messages, announcements, and campaign text.
- Support preparation and review of textual elements for multimedia content, such as videos, graphics, subtitles, and infographics, in coordination with relevant teams.
- Maintain an organized, version controlled archive of drafts, translations, final content, and reference materials.
- Develop and update editorial templates, glossaries, and writing standards to support content consistency and knowledge transfer.
- Ensure proper documentation and traceability of approved content for reference and audit purposes.
- Coordinate with internal departments to gather information, verify technical accuracy, and refine messaging.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Media, English, Translation, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of professional experience in content writing, editing, translation, or corporate communications roles.
- Native or near native proficiency in Arabic and English, with strong command of written and editorial standards in both languages.
- Proven experience developing and reviewing press releases, speeches, digital content, internal communications, and corporate publications.
- Experience working in a corporate, governmental, or regulated environment is an advantage.
- Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, and translation skills in Arabic and English.
- Strong understanding of brand tone of voice, editorial governance, and messaging consistency.
- High attention to detail with strong quality assurance and review capabilities.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments, revisions, and deadlines effectively.
- Coordination and communication skills with internal stakeholders and external agencies.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, with strong formatting and document control skills.
- Professional, disciplined, and capable of handling sensitive and high profile content with discretion.
Work Location
- In person
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