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Harper’s Bazaar Arabia, Digital Editor

Employer
ITP
Location
Dubai
Salary
DoE
Closing date
14 Dec 2019

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Industry
Journalist
Job Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Sector
Fashion / Arts, Online, Digital
Discipline
Editorial, Editor, Digital Editor

Job Details

ITP Media Group, the leading magazine publisher in the Middle East is looking for a dynamic, talented and driven Digital Editor to manage and lead Harper’s Bazaar Arabia’s website.

The right candidate will have solid, proven experience working across online platforms and be adept at seamlessly moving between commercial and editorial projects with flair.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an incredible team on one of the world’s leading magazine brands, and a chance to build on and mould a fresh, engaging and innovative digital presence in the GCC and beyond.

Key responsibilities: 

  • To work closely with the teams across the entire Bazaar brand portfolio, which includes, but is not limited to, ART, Interiors, Junior,
  • Bride, and Best Dressed, as well as events and marketing, to ensure that each is being presented to its full digital potential, and leading them into thinking about digital representation at every editorial, marketing and commercial opportunity.
  • To develop a digital editorial strategy and editorial calendar with a schedule and guidelines that everyone is working to.
  • To manage the workload and upload process of HarpersBazaarArabia.com on a daily basis (including weekend scheduling)
  • Responsible for ensuring the traffic targets are hit each month, whilst using reports from Google Analytics, encouraging the team to achieve the monthly website traffic goals.
  • Excellent knowledge of SEO practices
  • Help source and manage freelance media specialists for key digital projects such as Bazaar Capsule.
  • To oversee and create bespoke regional online content for the site, as well as manage syndication of digital content from other Bazaar territories.
  • Confidence to take the initiative and work with a small team and be prepared to work long hours to reach tight editorial and commercial deadlines when needed
  • A working knowledge of basic content management systems (CMS) such as Wordpress and/or Drupal is essential. A fair knowledge of InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop is preferable.
  • To respect the editorial integrity and international guidelines of the brands when producing online content.
  • To understand and work within the commercial realities of publishing in the Middle East and the pressures of the current climate.
  • To work closely with Hearst Media International HQ in NYC, and leverage on the resource and team in place, as well as working in line with their international brand guidelines, and managing necessary approvals on local content from international Hearst offices, e.g. cover stories for web. 


Requirements:

  • Creative flair that continually produces engaging stories for users / readers
  • Structured, scheduled content management
  • Brand and product development to support digital projects
  • Ability to work well under pressure and maintain high attention to detail
  • Sensitivity to the specific requirements and cultural considerations presented by this region
  • A very good understanding of media and the media market place, but not defined by it, and most definitely able to think outside its traditional parameters
  • The understanding that to survive in the current market, Harper’s Bazaar is to be perceived as a brand supported by various products and platforms rather than simply a magazine supported by website
  • Promote the brand when necessary through brand events and public appearances


The type of candidate who will be successful in this role is someone who understands media as a whole, but is specifically experienced in digital launches and must have a minimum of two years' experience as a Digital Editor on a title or brand focussed on women’s lifestyle or luxury fashion.

The individual will possess a strong eye for content strategy, extremely comfortable using data and audience feedback to mould content and develop the brand’s digital footprint.

Crucially, they must be flexible and have a can-do, positive attitude which shows they are respectful, responsible and dedicated, and by default demonstrate passion, brand understanding and leadership.

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Benefits

Being an ITP employee is an opportunity to be part of the largest content creation house in the region and provides the luxury of working with global brands and experienced industry leaders.

To ensure we invest in the development of our team, employees are given access to a variety of learning resources and exciting career development opportunities.

 We believe in recognising the passionate efforts of our team members. Our employees are rewarded by competitive tax-free remuneration, attractive bonus structure, medical insurance and a generous leave entitlement scheme that sees annual holiday entitlement grow as tenure with the company increases.

ITP employees also enjoy a variety of staff offers at many local restaurants, salons, hotels and service providers.

Company

ITP's market position and continuous expansion provide a fast-paced, exciting and highly rewarding working environment.

If you have the desire to join the media industry or develop your current experience, ITP's market leading businesses and successful track record offer you a wealth of career prospects.

ITP recognises the importance of individual talent and skills in contributing to its thriving businesses. We actively invest in the development and well-being of our people through a range of training courses, attractive tax-free remuneration and a highly motivating work environment.

If you have the ambition, energy and skills to be part of this vigorous and entrepreneurial environment and can positively contribute to the standards and success of the company, then we are looking for you. Discover a whole new future for your career and take a look at what we're offering.

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ITP Building #14
Dubai Media City
Dubai
AE

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