Business Editor

Job Description

Economy Middle East is looking for a Business Editor (English) to join the editorial team. The Business Editor should be a skilled wordsmith with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in the GCC. A strong knowledge of the business and economy sectors is required.

Responsibilities:

–         Reviewing and editing content, ensuring that it meets the publication’s standards for accuracy, grammar, and style

–         Writing original content, such as opinion pieces or features, when necessary

–         Evaluating content and making decisions on appropriateness for the publication

–         Creating engaging and optimized content adhering to SEO guidelines

–         Proofreading and fact-checking material to ensure accuracy

–         Developing and maintaining relationships with sources in the business world, including executives, analysts, and experts, to stay up-to-date on trends and breaking news

Requirements:

–         Degree in journalism, communications, or similar

–         Previous experience as an English editor in the GCC

–         Good interpersonal skills

–         Attention to details

–         Strong command of English language. Arabic is a plus.

–         Experience with WordPress or content management systems (CMS) software is a plus