Deputy Editor – MBN Magazine

Deputy Editor - MBN Magazine

The Deputy Editor supports the Editor-in-Chief in shaping editorial strategy, managing content, and ensuring MBN Magazine delivers accurate, engaging, and culturally relevant stories that reflect the brand’s voice and vision.

• Work closely with the Lead Editor to plan, commission, and manage a balanced mix of columns, features, guest commentaries, and cultural coverage in both Arabic and English.
• Maintain MBN‑Alhurra Magazine’s distinct editorial voice—sharp, accessible, and globally relevant—while ensuring all content reflects a strong MENA regional focus.
• Oversee content from ideation through publication, ensuring pieces are compelling, factually accurate, and aligned with MBN’s strategic vision.
• Edit and refine submissions for clarity, narrative sharpness, and adherence to MBN’s storytelling standards.

• Cultivate and manage a diverse roster of regular columnists, guest commentators, and rising voices from the MENA region, the US, and beyond.
• Guide contributors to produce sharp theses and avoid overly long or unfocused narratives.
• Collaborate with high-profile contributors inside the company and contractors to adapt their work for the magazine format.

• Work with podcast and video teams to ensure seamless integration of multimedia content into the magazine (Spotify, You Tube, embedded video features).
• Ensure visual and video elements enhance the storytelling and maintain a premium magazine aesthetic.

• Commission and oversee in-depth cultural and societal stories, ensuring they connect to broader news and regional narratives.
• Develop recurring cultural segments for Al‑Diwan to reinforce the magazine’s brand identity.

• Uphold the magazine’s identity within MBN‑Alhurra—visually distinct, intellectually elevated, and regionally focused.
• Ensure all stories meet high editorial standards in tone, design, and presentation.

• Monitor audience feedback and analytics to refine editorial strategy and expand readership among elite MENA and Western audiences.
• Coordinate with social media and marketing teams to promote magazine content effectively.

• Perform additional job‑related duties and take on new responsibilities as needed based on organizational requirements and circumstances.

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Media, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of editorial or magazine experience, including content planning and editing.
• Strong writing and editing skills in Arabic and English.
• Proven ability to guide contributors and manage diverse voices.
• Experience with multimedia integration and content management systems (CMS).
• Knowledge of SEO and digital publishing best practices.
• Ability to meet deadlines and maintain high editorial standards under pressure.

MBN is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.