Senior Publications and Website Editor

Job Purpose:

Reviewing and editing all types of content for accuracy, clarity, and style, with a particular focus on Website copy

Responsibilities:

• Establishing relationships with writers, editors, and freelancers who will contribute to the content of the Website, whether internal or external contributors.
• Conducting research on topics related to the publication’s focus in order to create new content.
• Working with designers to create layouts that meet website publication standards while ensuring that text is legible and graphics are clear and attractive.
• Managing a team of editors who are responsible for reviewing and editing content submitted by freelance writers or staff members.
• Reviewing and approving all advertisements that will appear in the publication.
• Reviewing and selecting stories submitted by freelance writers for possible publication in the publication.
• Managing the publication’s budget, including expenditures for staff salaries, freelance fees, and other costs associated with producing an issue.
• Ensuring that the publication meets industry standards for legal issues such as copyright laws or libel laws.
• Occasionally writing copy for Arabic Media and assisting with Presidential Public Affairs where needed.