English Editor

Job DescriptionWe are currently looking for a mid-level experience English editor to join our communications team and advise government and corporate relations clients.The expectation for this role is to provide informative and appealing content that engages different stakeholders in a strong storytelling approach.Primary Duties And ResponsibilitiesUnderstand the requirements of various teams and convey the client’s key messages adequately and appropriately through effective use of languageSupport teams by providing error-free media-worthy materialConsult and guide client-handling teams on matters related to media requestsInteract with team members and support them in building accurate communication measuresManage deadline-oriented workflow of releases, invites and requests from various team members on a daily basisContribute to the development of new concepts, techniques or ideas at brainstorming sessionsSupport the project manager in ensuring that resources are in place to cover delivery of all written deliverablesDevelop communications plans, strategies and provide strategic communications advisory to both corporate and government clientsExperienced in writing press releases, OPeds and thought leadership pieces, talking points, social media content, video scripts etc. Comfortable in coordinating with clients when neededAD-Hocks Assignment/reportsAs per the Direct Manager’s requestsCompetenciesClient relationship skillsResearch skillsExcellent grammar, editing, writing and re-writing skills;RequirementsBachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Literature/Journalism/CommunicationsA minimum of 3-4 years of relevant experience.Fluent in English (Mother tongue fluency)Proficiency is providing error-free releases/invites that can be accepted by the mediaAbility to recognize the key messages of clients and offer effective ways to forcefully convey those messagesExcellent English writing, editing and proofreading skills with exceptionally detail orientedTeam player and navigates well different requests and manages team expectations on delivery timeA creative thinker with strong communications skills and works well with different teams and under pressure Work ConditionsThe physical abilities needed to perform the duties of this position, in addition to the office climateOffice environment is general office setting, either at Employer’s office or client’s officeMust be based in Abu DhabiWilling to work additional or irregular hours, including nights and weekends, as neededAbout APCOAPCO Worldwide is an advisory and advocacy consultancy helping leading public and private sector organizations be catalysts for progress by navigating the challenges of today, acting with agility, anticipating social risk and building organizational reputations, relationships and solutions to succeed. APCO is proudly an independent and majority women-owned business.In a rapidly evolving global context, rising expectations for organizations and a time of transformational change, APCO strives to add value to our clients’ enterprises and benefit society. We enable clients to achieve their objectives through insightful counsel, compelling narratives and creative solutions. The values we share reflect our commitment to our people and our clients and we aspire to meet the highest business standards in our industry.Our work transcends borders , and in addition to our almost 40 years of experience, the reach of APCO’s team allows us to meet client challenges across the globe. We have more than 30 offices around the world, with our work reaching more than 80 markets and going far beyond lines on maps.