About this role
THIS IS A QATAR-BASED ROLE
POSITION: ENGLISH WRITER/EDITOR
FOR IMMEDIATE HIRING ***
BLJ Worldwide is searching for an English Content Writer with relevant local experience to join our Sports & Entertainment practice, working in a full-time, client-embedded role with a prestigious Qatari entity.
ABOUT YOU
- You are a native English speaker or a bilingual writer with over five years of experience as a written content editor in a similar in-house or agency role.
- Hold a bachelor’s degree, preferably in communications, journalism, international relations, political science, English, or related disciplines.
- Exceptional writing skills with a flair for creative, engaging content. We will test your competency in writing and editing (in addition to translation from Arabic to English – if bilingual).
- Have background experience in sports writing (preferably).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong decision-making ability, and attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal skills to foster effective cross-team communication.
- Proven ability to perform well under high-pressure situations.
IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL
- Be responsible for creating, editing, and developing written collaterals including key messages, speeches, website content, press materials and other written content.
- Fully develop creative content using culturally relevant language that captures the client’s brand voice and aligns with their overall strategy.
- Implement client brand guidelines and amend content to reflect the client’s preferred style and feedback, while tailoring content for local, regional, and international target audiences as needed.
- Collaborate with team members to create editorial calendars that align with client needs, contributing to the conceptual direction at both the day-to-day and strategic levels.
- Generate and execute creative ideas across media platforms, bringing them to life in compelling ways.
- Be skilled at comprehending complex information/briefs and transforming it into engaging narratives.
- Work on multiple projects, delivering work to tight deadlines and to a high standard.
- Support with out-of-hours requests or on-ground at events as required.
- Fulfill additional duties and assume project management responsibilities as assigned.
- Additionally, you should be a self-starter, with an understanding of international and current affairs and have strong communication skills to work directly with clients and staff (at all levels) in a fast-paced environment.
THIS IS A QATAR-BASED ROLE
You will be working with some of Qatar’s leading communications professionals and will have the opportunity to develop your career in sports PR and communications. We also offer a competitive compensation package and creative learning and development opportunities, as well as access to a wealth of knowledge and information tools.
If you are a Doha-based communications professional looking for a new opportunity at a growing agency with a fantastic team, please get in touch now: https://bljworldwide.bamboohr.com/careers/81