Editor in Chief, Construction Week

Editor in Chief, Construction Week - ITP Media Group

Date Posted: Jan 22, 2023

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Job Detail

Location:

Dubai , UAE
Company:

ITP Media Group
Type:

Full Time/Permanent
Shift:

First Shift (Day)
Career Level:

NA
Positions:

1
Experience:

5+ years
Gender:

No Preference
Degree:

NA
Apply Before:

Apr 22, 2023

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Job Description

ITP Media Group (ITP) is one of the largest media companies in the Middle East, with a portfolio of more than 80 brands. The company delivers quality up to date content to its readers, viewers, delegates and guests through digital, print, events, awards, video content, social media platforms and social media influencers. These brands include major international and regional names such as Time Out, Arabian Business, Harper’s Bazaar, Construction Week, Esquire, and GQ.

ITP Media Group is looking for an ambitious and talented Editor in Chief to lead its flagship B2B magazine, Construction Week Middle East.

With at least 10 years proven journalism experience, you will be the brand’s ambassador, advocate and spokesperson to both readers and the marketing and communications industry. You will oversee all products including the website and social media platforms, a monthly magazine, and a series of events.

You will strategically lead and direct the editorial team on the creation and production of all editorial content; across the monthly magazine, digital & social platforms, content used at reader events and any other brand extensions.

You are someone who is passionate, dynamic, proactive, and tenacious and likes to work in a multicultural environment. An individual who is accountable, socially smart and extremely organised with high attention to detail, someone who uses their own initiative and loves to communicate as part of a team. Someone who will immerse themselves in to the brand guidelines instantly.

The role is based in Dubai Media City, Dubai and office based, however travel on shoots and projects may be required. Please apply with a copy of your CV, a cover letter and writing samples reflecting why you are the ideal candidate for this role.

Requirements

Main Responsibilities

Lead editorial strategy for Construction Week
Motivate and manage a small team of reporters
Source, commission, and edit news stories
Write online news and longer-form articles
Compile and send out email bulletins to deadline, monitoring and improving click-through and open rates
Curate the website to increase its use by subscribers and registered readers
Control quality of website content, including ensuring that all elements are up-to-date
Use online analytics to identify the online content that is most valued by our audience, using this to inform your content strategy
Measure and analyse audience engagement to reach audience growth targets across platforms
Work with other departments to promote events and awards, and sponsored and promotional articles
Represent ITP Media Group at industry events

Skills and Qualities Required

Professional experience writing news and features, and creating a content calendar. An ability to report complex issues accurately, quickly, and simply is essential
Strong copy-editing and headline-writing skills
The ability to moderate conferences and act as a thought leader in the industry
The ability to create an audience strategy and grow reach month on month on the website and social channels
A commercial mindset to work with the wider team to help the brand grow in all aspects
Good communication skills, helping you to influence people that you do not manage
Strong time management and deadline-hitting skills
An ability to structure and present online articles for maximum impact and accessibility
Well-organised and self-motivated; able to work without supervision
Good knowledge of Wordpress and Google Analytics, or an aptitude to acquire it quickly
Experience with measuring and analyzing audience engagement, and using data to reach audience growth targets
Ability to multi-task, handling multiple projects at the same time without sacrificing quality
Interest and experience in the construction sector
Public speaking skills

Benefits

Being an ITP employee is an opportunity to be part of the largest content creation house in the region and provides the luxury of working with global brands and experienced industry leaders. To ensure we invest in the development of our team, employees are given access to a variety of learning resources and exciting career development opportunities.

We believe in recognizing the passionate efforts of our team members. Our employees are rewarded by competitive tax-free remuneration, medical insurance and a generous leave entitlement scheme. ITP employees also enjoy a variety of staff offers at many local restaurants, salons, hotels and service providers

Benefits

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