Content Editor -DC

Job Announcement

Content Editor/DC

SPECIFIC DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES: The duties and responsibilities listed below are essential functions of the job:

• Edits and proofreads digital content including articles, videos, social media posts, and newsletters.
• Ensures consistency in tone, style, and messaging of all content across all digital platforms.
• Optimizes content for readability, SEO, accessibility, and user engagement.
• Collaborates with content creators, designers, and marketing teams to shape and refine content based on audience needs and performance goals.
• Conducts content audits and recommends updates, rewrites, or removals to maintain relevance and accuracy.
• Manage editorial calendars and ensure deadlines are consistently met.
• Applies metadata, tagging, and format best practices for web publishing.
• Ensures digital content adheres to brand and compliance standards, including legal and accessibility guidelines.
• Provides editorial guidance and feedback to junior writers and contributors.
• Tracks and reports on content performance metrics in collaboration with analytics and marketing teams.
• Maintains digital content libraries and manages version control across platforms.
• Continuously recommend improvements to editorial workflow, CMS processes, and content governance.
  
  

OTHER DUTIES:

The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties and take on other responsibilities as dictated by events and circumstances

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, digital media, English, marketing, or a related field.
• 4 years of experience in digital content editing, publishing, or creation.
• Exceptional editing, proofreading, and writing skills with attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of SEO, UX writing, web publishing standards, and accessibility.
• Proficiency in content management systems (e.g., WordPress) and digital analytics tools.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced digital environment.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Fluency in Arabic and English is required.
• Familiarity with social media is the best practice and platform-specific formatting.
• High attention to detail with commitment to factual accuracy and ethical journalism.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced newsroom environment.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under stress with accuracy and balance.
• Ability to accommodate flexible work schedule to support 24/7 news environment.
  
  

Note: This is a temporary position funded through September 30, 2025, with the possibility of extension subject to the availability of future funding.

MBN is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.