Senior Media Editor

Job Title: Senior Media Editor

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, translate, edit, and proofread communication materials, including press releases, speeches, media statements, newsletters, website content, campaigns, executive messages, scripts, and internal communications.
• Ensure editorial consistency, clarity, and alignment with company’s approved tone of voice, brand guidelines, messaging framework, and technical terminology.
• Enhance readability and impact of content while preserving accuracy and intended meaning.
• Conduct final editorial and linguistic quality checks for all outgoing content prior to approval and publication.
• Ensure accuracy in grammar, spelling, tone, formatting, and sector-specific terminology in Arabic and English.
• Review and refine content prepared by internal teams or external agencies to ensure professional standards and alignment with communication policies.
• Provide bilingual editorial support for digital and social media content, including captions, key messages, announcements, and campaign text.
• Support preparation and review of textual elements for multimedia content, such as videos, graphics, subtitles, and infographics, in coordination with relevant teams.
• Maintain an organized, version-controlled archive of drafts, translations, final content, and reference materials.
• Develop and update editorial templates, glossaries, and writing standards to support content consistency and knowledge transfer.
• Ensure proper documentation and traceability of approved content for reference and audit purposes.
• Coordinate with internal departments to gather information, verify technical accuracy, and refine messaging.
• Liaise with external content, translation, or media agencies to review drafts, provide feedback, and issue final linguistic sign-off when required.
• Provide editorial and content support for strategic initiatives, campaigns, official announcements, and ad hoc communication requirements as assigned.
• Support PR & Communications leadership with editorial guidance to maintain messaging consistency and reputational integrity.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Media, English, Translation, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in content writing, editing, translation, or corporate communications roles.
• Proven experience developing and reviewing press releases, speeches, digital content, internal communications, and corporate publications.
• Experience working in a corporate, governmental, or regulated environment is an advantage.
• Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, and translation skills in Arabic and English.
• Strong understanding of brand tone of voice, editorial governance, and messaging consistency.
• High attention to detail with strong quality assurance and review capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, revisions, and deadlines effectively.
• Strong coordination and communication skills with internal stakeholders and external agencies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, with strong formatting and document control skills.
• Professional, disciplined, and capable of handling sensitive and high-profile content with discretion.