KEY RESPONSIBILITIES EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Requirements
• Liaising with design, content, video and events departments to compile assets for internal and external projects including pitches and presentations, launches, redesigns and special activations.
• Keeping and updating a monthly calendar of deadlines, meetings and action points, following up to ensure deadlines are met for products and projects.
• Setting up, organising and managing project boards and trackers for editorial projects.
• Setting up Canva templates for editorial and events projects, keeping these organised and updated.
• Initiating, compiling and reporting research for editorial, marketing and events projects.
• Supporting department Editors with special projects as required.
• Supporting the Editorial and Events departments with pre- and in-event logistics.
• A strong grasp of Excel, Canva, CRM and CMS software.
• Experience in content creation (writing or social, for media or events).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, highest standard of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Understanding of the media and events landscape in the Middle East.
• Understanding of the Middle East’s dynamic cultural identity, and a passion for new experiences.
• Ability to understand the importance of and maintain confidentiality of information related to the business and its employees.
• Fluent English essential, fluent Arabic desirable.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN CANDIDATES
• Creative – across everything from improving processes 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 humour and high-frequency personality.
• Persuasive – both internally and externally, with the ability to present ideas with credibility, sound reasoning and emotion.
• Accountable – the ideal candidate embraces responsibility for managing projects from concept to fruition, and has the ability to self supervise in order to meet deadlines.
• Flexible – understands the fast-paced nature of the media landscape and comfortable pivoting when priorities change.
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