Job Purpose:
The Desk Editor is responsible for producing high-quality editorial content, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with editorial standards. The role supports content strategy, manages editorial workflows, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver engaging and timely content that enhances audience reach and brand credibility.
Duties & Responsibilities:• Assigning and guiding story development for news writers and reporters to ensure consistent content flow aligned with editorial priorities and audience interests.• Managing and ensuring timely delivery of weekly news stories to guarantee full coverage of relevant topics aligned with audience interests.• Scheduling and organizing news writers’ shift and managing annual leave plans to ensure full coverage across all shifts and maintain continuity of operations.• Reviewing articles for grammar, style, tone, and accuracy to maintain high editorial standards and ensure content quality and credibility.• Producing and contributing original content when required to support publishing targets and maintain content consistency during high-demand periods.• Ensuring all published content adheres to editorial guidelines and FME style to protect brand integrity and maintain a consistent voice across platforms.• Fact-checking and validating content details while coordinating with fact checking team and writers to ensure accuracy, credibility, and trustworthiness of published materials.• Collaborating with the creative team on visuals and layouts to ensure content is visually engaging and aligned with storytelling objectives across social media and website platforms.• Managing and overseeing the content production workflow from assignment to publishing to ensure timely delivery and efficient editorial operations.• Identifying and developing new content ideas and formats to increase audience engagement and support content innovation.• Collaborating with social media and multimedia teams on posts and scripts to ensure consistency and effectiveness across digital platforms.• Monitoring and analyzing market trends, news, and social media activity to identify relevant topics and maintain content relevance and competitiveness.• Utilizing data and analytics insights to guide editorial decisions and optimize content performance.• Building and maintaining relationships with writers, contributors and industry stakeholders to strengthen content quality and expand content sourcing opportunities.
Job Specifications:• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Communications, Media Studies, or related field.• Master’s degree in journalism, economics or business is a plus. Experience:• 5-7 years of experience as English Journalist, English Editor.• Publishing experience (business journalism preferred).• Experience in both print and digital media writing.• Proven experience in economic reporting with strong knowledge of Middle East affairs.• Experience in business journalism, preferably on a. busy news desk.• Strong English news writing, editing, and storytelling skills with proven portfolio.• Excellent research and interviewing skills.• Proficiency in MS Office (word, Excel, Power point)• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.• Ability to generate original stories, engaging, and timely story ideas.• Knowledge of business, economics, and current affairs (regional & global).• Familiarity with digital publishing platforms and SEO principles.• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple assignments.• Research and analysis of financial data.• Adaptability to fast-paced environments• Ability to locate primary sources• Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain industry contacts.• Multimedia skills (basic photography, podcasting, or video scripting) are a plus.