Content Writer

Job Summary

We are looking to hire a Content Writer with experience in Arabic & English content writing for print and digital media. The Content Writer oversees and manages content on all digital (web, social media), publications and press release write up and translation for the malls.

The Content Writer also assists management in ensuring production and distribution of all the company’s Arabic and English publications in a timely manner by engaging with Event, PR & Social Media agencies and graphic designers.

Key Accountabilities

• Developing and implementing procedures for managing, publish of press releases in magazine articles, newspapers and digital platforms including managing of submissions for editors, supervising contacts with potential and actual authors, ensuring the smooth flow of manuscripts, proofs to authors, copy editors, and press.
• Researching and writing up press release, articles, quotes and explanations as required.
• Assisting in media relations work as required.
• Surveying media, Identifying, selecting and clippings of newspapers, both in hard/soft copies
• Managing both hard copy and electronic resources for the malls current and anticipated information needs.
• Preparing and managing the daily report press review report, media analysis reports, communications crisis reports, etc…
• Planning and preparing programs for CSR activities in line with mall’s CSR aspects and principals.
• Preparing media plans for all events/activities.
• Managing and overseeing of the communications division budget.

Skills

Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in translation and working for media.

Behavioral Competencies

• Able to learn, understand and apply communications technologies.
• Competent to multitask with various projects at the same time.
• Able to elicit cooperation from wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients and other departments.
• Strong organizational ability.

Technical Competencies

• Extensive experience in editing, translation and journalism.
• Proactive approach to the identification of opportunities for improvement.
• Strong knowledge of the Arabic and English languages both written and verbal.
• Strong written, oral communication and interpersonal skills.