Assistant Business Editor

The National

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Section Editor in directing and managing editorial content.
• Enforce standard editing procedures and maintain consistency with the approved Stylebook.
• Monitor and respond to local and regional developments relevant to business coverage.
• Participate in daily planning meetings and maintain the daily story budget.
• Assist in assigning stories with clear guidelines, deadlines, and word count expectations.
• Review submitted content to ensure it aligns with the assignment brief; return for revisions if necessary.
• Ensure content is accurate, balanced, culturally sensitive, and legally compliant.
• Promote productivity and efficiency within the section.
• Copyedit for clarity and style; publish online content with SEO-friendly headlines, tags, and links.
• Ensure timely publishing across digital platforms.
• Utilize digital storytelling tools to enhance content presentation.
• Strengthen the digital presence of the business section and optimize content for audience engagement.
• Cross-promote content and support digital distribution, including via social media.
• Contribute to meeting digital targets as outlined by the Head of Digital Strategy
• Ensure print-readiness of content for inclusion in the print edition.
• Handle editorial correspondence regarding published or pending material.
• Support the management of freelance assignments and travel expenses within budget.
• Contribute to the development and mentoring of section staff.
• Attend team meetings and participate in wider newsroom planning.
• Lead and coordinate special editorial projects as assigned by the Editor-in-Chief.
• Uphold the cultural, social, and moral standards of the UAE and ensure editorial practices align with IMI’s strategic direction and custodianship responsibilities.

Role Requirements

• Strong editorial judgment and knowledge of journalistic standards, including accuracy, balance, and legal awareness.
• Proficiency in editorial systems and content management platforms.
• Ability to manage social and multimedia production, including identifying audience growth targeted story ideas and visuals.
• Knowledge in podcast production to manage ideas from inception to final output.
• Understanding of SEO principles and digital publishing best practices.
• Strong awareness of social media platforms and their role in content distribution and engagement.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English; Arabic proficiency is an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a proactive and collaborative work ethic.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience within a publishing environment (newspaper, magazine, or digital media).
• Proven track record in commissioning, editing, and publishing content across print and digital platforms.
• Demonstrated understanding of business news coverage in the UAE and wider Middle East region.
• Experience contributing to editorial planning and coordinating content workflows.
• A professional portfolio or evidence of writing/editing capabilities must be provided.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Communications, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.