Job Description
Job Title: Editor
Department: Executive Affairs
Section: Leadership Submissions
Direct Manager: Leadership Submissions Section Head
Direct Reports: NA
Role Purpose
To provide support in editing executive communication and leadership content with high quality and accuracy, in alignment with DCT’s objectives and brand guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
Content Review
- Provide the necessary support to the team to define procedures, standards and policies for reviewing, editing, and modifying leadership content in accordance with best practices, regulations, and brand guidelines.
- Assist in developing plans and tools to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of leadership content written in both English and Arabic.
- Review, prepare and edit language content of leadership submissions to ensure consistency and alignment with brand and executive standards and guidelines.
- Assist in gathering information and developing content for leadership submissions according to the needs, details, and goals identified by the relevant teams.
- Contribute to the preparation of the general content for leadership submissions whenever necessary, according to the calendar and schedules set by the Leadership Submissions Section.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders to guide their understanding in terms of leadership presentations and language content.
Day-to-Day Operations
- Follow the day-to-day operations set by the Leadership Submissions Section Head to ensure continuity of work and the delivery of effective and high quality outputs.
- Report on a regular basis to Leadership Submissions Section Head on their operational activities, Its challenges, hurdles and methods of resolution or mitigation etc. as required to keep the Line Manager informed and updated about their activities.
Shared Activity
- Carry out any other duties and responsibilities related to the role at the request of the direct manager
- Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
- Demonstrate compliance to organization’s values and ethics at all times to support the establishment of a value drive culture within the organization.
- Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes and practices considering global standards, productivity improvement and cost reduction.
- Take an active role in the EHS initiative.
- Adhere to the DCT Occupational Safety and Health policy, regulations, and laws, and provide help to the Corporate EHS in executing the OSHMS.
- Report any incidents, near misses, occupational illnesses, unsafe practices, and conditions immediately to the concerned person and participate in the investigation of OSH incidents, as required.
- Wear the necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when applicable.
Communications and Business Relationships
Internal
- DCT Relevant Sectors / Departments
External
- Key Vendors & Suppliers
- Any Other Relevant Party
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communication, Public Relations, or equivalent.
Experience
- 1-2 years of experience in Content Development, Editorial, Marketing and Media, or equivalent.
Skills
- Language: Full professional English proficiency both in speaking and writing; Arabic desirable.
- Skilled in MS Office (PowerPoint, Word and Excel).
- Proven experience in reviewing and editing leadership and executive content within the public sector.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and information.
- Self-motivated with a proven ability to complete work in a timely manner.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skill - including appropriate stakeholder alignment.