Arabic Copywriter & Program Manager

About the Role / About the Job
A highly skilled Arabic Copywriter & Program Manager is needed to join a leading live events and cultural management organization in Abu Dhabi. This unique opportunity combines expert Arabic copywriting with programme management, requiring a creative and strategic professional who can deliver compelling Arabic content while overseeing programmes and coordinating key project activities. The successful candidate will lead high-level Arabic content creation, including executive speeches, op-eds, press releases, and specialized cultural publications, while managing major literary, cultural, and community engagement initiatives. This role requires a professional who can seamlessly bridge elite Arabic copywriting with end-to-end program delivery, government stakeholder relations, and national identity initiatives in alignment with the UAE’s cultural strategy.

Key Responsibilities

1. High-Level Executive Copywriting & Content Creation:

• Draft executive-level Arabic speeches, official statements, op-eds, press releases, media interviews, and formal correspondence for senior leaders and dignitaries.
• Write, review, and edit comprehensive Arabic content across event collateral, specialist publications, annual reports, art & exhibition catalogs, digital platforms, and brochures.
• Create engaging Arabic digital content, scripts, and multi-channel media strategies to maximize audience outreach and brand positioning.

2. Literary & Cultural Program Management

• Oversee and develop annual literary, publishing, translation, and authorship programs in collaboration with UAE and regional publishing houses, authors, and intellectuals.
• Build and manage strategic partnerships with key UAE governmental, semi-governmental, and private cultural entities, language centers, writer associations, and publishing bodies.
• Plan and execute initiatives celebrating national literary occasions (e.g., Emirati Writer’s Day, World Arabic Language Day, World Poetry Day) and manage institutional representation at major UAE and regional book fairs.
• Develop initiatives that honor prominent Emirati and Arab literary figures, document their creative legacy, and elevate awareness of Arabic literature.

3. National Identity & Community Outreach Programs

• Supervise, design, and measure the strategic impact of community initiatives aimed at strengthening national identity, cultural legacy, and local values.
• Direct media leadership programs for young talents, offering structured training to elevate skills in cultural journalism and modern media tools.
• Build and manage an ambassador network of media personalities, cultural influencers, and program alumni; integrate local artists and thinkers into company programs.
• Innovate community engagement models aligned with national visions (e.g., UAE Centennial 2031 & We the UAE 2031) spanning arts education, heritage values, and cultural loyalty frameworks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Arabic Language & Literature, Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, or Cultural Studies. A Master’s degree in a related field is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 8+ years of progressive experience in Arabic content development, media, or cultural program management, with at least 3 years in a managerial or managerial-track role.
• Proven track record within the UAE cultural sector, government cultural entities, Arabic language centers, literary institutions, publishing houses, or specialized media organizations.
• Language & Copywriting Mastery: Native-level command of classical Arabic (Fusha) with a demonstrated portfolio of executive speechwriting, press releases, and literary publication editing. Fluent English communication skills.
• Program & Stakeholder Management: Hands-on experience in program planning, budget oversight, and project lifecycle execution, backed by an established network of UAE cultural institutions, publishers, media professionals, and thought leaders.