Editor, Time

Time Out Bahrain is looking for a digitally savvy Editor to lead its daily content cycle across news, features and social on  Based in Bahrain, the ideal candidate is experienced in all aspects of digital and social media content creation. Applicants should be dialled into the city’s going-out scene, with a strong understanding of local preferences and the hottest happenings in town.

• Responsible for daily content creation and curation across Time Out Bahrain digital and social platforms, including listicle and feature formats.
• Plan, write, edit and publish digital articles to  using Time Out’s CMS.
• Manage and publish to Time Out Bahrain’s social media channels.
• Ensure daily content targets and goals are met by utilizing digital analytics and metrics.
• Ensure Time Out’s editorial standards are met, all relevant copyrights have been cleared, content is optimized for SEO and content meets local and legal guidelines.
• Oversee newsletter content curation and dispatch.
• Produce monthly reports.
• Have your finger on the pulse of the local scene, quickly identifying emerging trends that will make great content.

• Be a doer
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• Must be passionate about unearthing the greatest things happening in their city.
• Excellent grasp and understanding of SEO best practice.
• A demonstrable passion for and excellent knowledge of digital and social content creation.
• Highest standard of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise accordingly.
• Flexibility and a professional approach at all times.
• Fluent English;
  Arabic desirable.