Talent Acquisition Researcher

Role objective

Sourcing and candidate identification

• Source candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean and X-ray searches, job boards, professional networks and referrals.
• Identify and approach passive candidates for hard-to-fill, niche and senior roles.
• Build long lists and shortlists that meet agreed role requirements.
• Source talent across editorial, digital, production, commercial and technology roles in Arabic and English.

Talent mapping and market intelligence

• Map competitor media organisations and target talent pools across the region.
• Track talent availability, salary benchmarks and competitor hiring activity.
• Share findings with the Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers to support hiring decisions.

Candidate engagement and pipeline management

• Conduct first-touch outreach and assess candidate interest and initial fit.
• Build and maintain qualified candidate pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Keep candidates engaged and informed during early stages of the process.

Data and reporting

• Keep candidate records accurate and up to date in the ATS.
• Track response rates, pipeline conversion and source effectiveness.
• Suggest improvements to sourcing methods and tools based on results.

Education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
• 1–3 years of recruitment experience, including experience at a recruitment agency.
• Proven track record sourcing and identifying candidates for a variety of roles.
• Media, digital or technology sector experience is advantageous.

Skills and languages

• Fluent written and spoken Arabic and English.
• Advanced user of LinkedIn Recruiter and Boolean search.
• Confident approaching and engaging passive candidates.
• Strong research and analytical skills; organised, detail-oriented and able to manage several searches at once.
• Familiarity with AI sourcing tools or talent intelligence platforms is advantageous.