Editor – Custom Publication

About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Editor to lead the editorial direction and content delivery of a custom publication, overseeing its print edition alongside its digital, social, and multimedia platforms. The ideal candidate will bring strong journalistic instincts, excellent storytelling skills, and a solid understanding of both traditional publishing and digital content. They should be equally comfortable shaping a magazine, commissioning and editing compelling stories, conducting interviews, and representing the publication in front of the camera.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the editorial vision, tone, and content quality of the publication across print and digital platforms.
• Oversee the end-to-end production of the print publication, from editorial planning and commissioning to editing, proofing, and final sign-off.
• Develop and manage editorial calendars, themes, and story pipelines to ensure consistent and engaging content.
• Write, commission, and edit features, interviews, profiles, and stories that reflect the diversity of the workforce.
• Drive a consistent flow of digital articles, social media content, videos, podcasts, and other multimedia content between print editions.
• Present stories, conduct filmed interviews, and host or contribute to podcasts, acting as an on-camera representative of the publication.
• Work closely with the Digital Content Creator and Photographer/Videographer to plan and deliver engaging multimedia content.
• Use audience insights and performance data to refine content formats, story selection, and distribution strategies.
• Lead editorial planning meetings and work closely with key stakeholders to ensure alignment on content priorities and delivery.
• Ensure all content adheres to editorial standards, confidentiality, copyright, consent, cultural sensitivities, and brand guidelines.
• Manage the editorial team, contributors, production schedules, and approved budgets.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders, leadership teams, and contributors.

Requirements

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Journalism, Publishing, Communications, or a related discipline.
• At least 6 years of editorial experience across print and digital media, including responsibility for a regular publication.
• Proven experience managing a magazine through the complete editorial and production cycle, including stakeholder reviews and approvals.
• Strong writing, editing, commissioning, and storytelling capabilities.
• Experience in presenting, conducting interviews, or hosting content on camera, with the confidence to represent a publication across video and podcast formats.
• Excellent editorial judgement, written English, and attention to detail.
• Strong leadership, organisational, planning, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Good visual literacy and an understanding of digital content formats and audience engagement.
• A good understanding of the UAE's cultural landscape and audience.
• Experience in aviation, hospitality or employee communications would be an added advantage.