Editor-in-Chief

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My client a large Media Group is seeking an experienced, accomplished and versatile Editor-in-Chief to oversee the daily operations and ongoing development of their Arabic site from our office in Riyadh.

  • The successful candidate will have a track record of leading editorial teams and possess an innate news sense, first-rate editorial instincts and an innovative approach to content delivery.
  • The candidate will have a solid understanding of local and regional business issues and a contacts book packed with c-suite executives, officials and investors.
  • You must also understand how to build audiences across digital platforms, be able tell stories in a variety of formats, understand analytic tools and have the personality and drive to motivate a team to set the news agenda for the whole Middle East.

The duties will include:

  • Setting the editorial agenda for the publication on all its platforms
  • Directing the team of reporters, editors, videographers and designers and motivating them to produce best-in-class work.
  • Developing and maintaining relationships with the region’s key newsmakers
  • Developing and maintaining relationships with a portfolio of high-level contributors, including columnists, thought leaders and opinion-formers
  • Writing thought-provoking, relevant and prescient columns and editor’s letters
  • Continuing to expand the scope of the brand, both in terms of geographical reach and content types and delivery
  • Working closely with the publisher and the commercial teams to develop new and innovative revenue opportunities
  • Driving the delivery of the brand’s news-making award ceremonies, conferences and networking events