Editor, Time

Time Out Dubai is looking for a brilliant creative and dynamic Editor with multi-platform experience to oversee the creation of its content across digital, social, print and events. You must have a demonstrable passion for editorial innovation, a strong understanding of digital best practice, a keen eye for witty creative covers, and experience managing, motivating and mentoring a team in a fast-moving environment.

This role is based in ITP Media Groups Media City HQ in Dubai.

• Responsible for the overall production execution and management of Time Out Dubai across digital, print, video and social products and platforms and dedicated airport monthly Time Out DXB.
• Manage, motivate and mentor an editorial team; work with other Editors within the Group to make sure goals and projects are aligned and maintain a strong working relationship with the commercial team.
• Drive Time Out Dubai to achieve audience growth targets on digital and social platforms.
• Set content strategy and plan editorial calendar across digital, print, video, audio and social.
• Edit, proof and publish Time Out Dubai’s daily digital content ensuring stories are on brand, on time and contribute to daily content quotas and audience targets.
• Lead the ideation and development of creative covers across Time Out Dubai’s stable of weekly, monthly and seasonal print products.
• In partnership with Time Out Group Food Editor lead Time Out Dubai’s annual Awards processes and seasonal calendar of events.
• Determine what medium is best suited for a particular content piece and commission internal and/or external writers, producers, designers, photographers, videographers, illustrators, product managers, etc. To make it live on deadline and on budget.
• Ensure all content reflects Time Out’s overall content / editorial strategy standards, all relevant copyrights have been cleared, content is optimised for SEO and content meets local and legal guidelines.
• Act as an ambassador for Time Out in the city, developing strong relationships in the market and maintaining a robust network of contacts.
• Have your finger on the pulse of the local scene; be the first to identify the next big thing.
• Undertake reviews and attend events outside of office hours.

• Fluent in web analytics software (GA4, Chartbeat, etc).
• Ability to produce flawless editorial copy filled with personality but with search optimisation front-of-mind.
• Excellent grasp and understanding of SEO best practice.
• Data-driven but understands that brand longevity wins every time.
• Highest standard of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise accordingly.
• The ability to work quickly to tight deadlines under pressure.
• A strong industry reputation (preferred).
• Flexibility and a professional approach always.
• Fluent English.

• Creative across everything from developing content strategy to how they respond to challenges.
• Competitive keeps a keen eye on the competition and wider industry for insights into trends.
• Energetic a strong sense of humor and high-frequency personality.
• Persuasive both internally and externally with the ability to present ideas with credibility, sound reasoning and emotion.
• Accountable ready to take full responsibility for a team and for managing projects from concept to fruition with the ability to self-supervise and meet deadlines.
• Flexible understands the fast-paced nature of the media landscape and is comfortable pivoting when priorities change.