About the Role
We are looking for a creative and digitally savvy Digital Content Creator to join our Editorial team within a Custom Publication. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating engaging content across digital articles, social media, short-form videos, and podcasts, while also contributing to the publication's print edition. This is a hands-on, digital-first role suited to someone with strong journalistic instincts, excellent storytelling and writing skills, and a passion for creating compelling content. The candidate should be comfortable conducting interviews, coordinating on-location shoots, and working closely with the Photographer/Videographer to bring stories to life across multiple platforms.
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Key Responsibilities
- Research, pitch, write, and publish engaging stories, interviews, profiles, and features.
- Create platform-specific content for social media, including posts, Reels, Stories, and carousels.
- Conduct interviews with employees, leaders, and subject matter experts, transforming their insights into compelling stories.
- Coordinate on-location shoots, interviews, and podcast recordings in collaboration with the Photographer/Videographer.
- Develop interview questions, scripts, content concepts, and production plans ahead of shoots.
- Capture and edit short-form, mobile-first content independently when required.
- Adapt complex information into accessible and engaging digital content.
- Contribute articles, interviews, captions, and features to the print publication.
- Maintain the editorial content calendar and ensure timely delivery of assigned content.
- Monitor content performance and audience insights to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Ensure all content adheres to editorial standards, brand guidelines, confidentiality, and copyright requirements.
Requirements
- A degree in Journalism, Communications, Digital Publishing, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
- 2–3 years of experience creating written, social media, and video content for a publisher, brand newsroom, or agency.
- A strong portfolio showcasing digital writing, social media content, and video production.
- Excellent writing, editing, interviewing, and storytelling skills.
- Good understanding of social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and TikTok, and their respective content formats.
- Experience coordinating interviews, on-location shoots, or podcast recordings.
- Working knowledge of content management systems (CMS), social media publishing, analytics, and mobile editing tools.
- Strong organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple content assignments and deadlines.
- Confidence in working with different stakeholders and contributors.
- A valid UAE driving licence and access to reliable transport would be an advantage.
