Arabic Copywriter & Program Manager

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Black Pearl Consult is looking for a highly skilled Arabic Copywriter & Program Manager to join a leading live events and cultural management organisation in Abu Dhabi. This unique opportunity combines expert Arabic copywriting with programme management, requiring a creative and strategic professional who can deliver compelling Arabic content while overseeing programmes and coordinating key project activities.

The successful candidate will lead high-level Arabic content creation, including executive speeches, op-eds, press releases, and specialized culturalpublications, while managing major literary, cultural, and community engagement initiatives. This role requires a professional who can seamlessly bridge elite

Arabic copywriting with end-to-end program delivery, government stakeholderrelations, and national identity initiatives in alignment with the UAE’scultural strategy.

• Draft executive-level Arabic speeches, official statements, op-eds, press releases,media interviews, and formal correspondence for senior leaders anddignitaries.
• Write, review,and edit comprehensive Arabic content across event collateral, specialistpublications, annual reports, art & exhibition catalogs, digital platforms,and brochures.
• Create engaging
  
  Arabic digital content, scripts, and multi-channel media strategies to maximizeaudience outreach and brand positioning.

• Oversee and develop annual literary, publishing, translation, and authorship programs in collaboration with UAE and regional publishing houses, authors, andintellectuals.
• Build and manage strategic partnerships with key UAE governmental, semi-governmental, and private cultural entities, language centers, writer associations, and publishing bodies.
• Plan and execute initiatives celebrating national literary occasions (e.g., Emirati Writer’sDay, World Arabic Language Day, World Poetry Day) and manage institutionalrepresentation at major UAE and regional book fairs.
• Developinitiatives that honor prominent Emirati and Arab literary figures, documenttheir creative legacy, and elevate awareness of Arabic literature.

• Supervise,design, and measure the strategic impact of community initiatives aimed atstrengthening national identity, cultural legacy, and local values.
• Direct medialeadership programs for young talents, offering structured training to elevateskills in cultural journalism and modern media tools.
• Build and managean ambassador network of media personalities, cultural influencers, and programalumni; integrate local artists and thinkers into company programs.
• Innovatecommunity engagement models aligned with national visions (e.g., UAE Centennial
  2031 & We the UAE 2031) spanning arts education, heritage values, and cultural loyalty frameworks.

• Bachelor’sdegree in Arabic Language & Literature, Mass Communication, Journalism,Public Relations, or Cultural Studies. A Master’s degree in a related field is strongly preferred.
• Minimumof 8+ years of progressive experience in Arabic content development, media, or cultural program management, with at least 3 years in a managerial ormanagerial-track role.
• Proven track record within the UAE cultural sector, government cultural entities,Arabic language centers, literary institutions, publishing houses, or specialized media organizations.
• Language& Copywriting Mastery:
  Native-level command of classical Arabic (Fusha) with a demonstrated portfolio of executive speech writing, press releases, andliterary publication editing. Fluent English communication skills.
• Program& Stakeholder Management:
  Hands-on experience in program planning, budget oversight, and project lifecycle execution, backed by an established network ofUAE cultural institutions, publishers, media professionals, and thought leaders.