The position of Editor has the following responsibilities:
Define processes and tools which are to be applied to facilitate the incorporation and support of editorial content on newsletters or reports.
Review, assess, edit and proofread submitted materials to ensure relevance, accuracy, clarity, consistency, timeliness, and a balance to the content being presented.
Maintain contact with authors about the status of their submission and request their final approval (if needed) after ensuring that articles have been edited and finalised so as to be publicised.
Ensure maintenance of editorial writing quality and the monitoring of text, information and appearance for appropriate style.
Attend assigned meetings, committee meetings and conferences, as required.
Keep abreast of professional developments, new techniques and current issues, through continued education and professional growth.
Maintain good relationship with stakeholders.
Perform any other related activity.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in English or equivalent.
1 to 3 years of relevant experience.
Expertise skills and knowledge of Channelling, Editing and the preparation of speeches and presentations.
]]>Skills and Qualifications: The desired candidate will have 3-4 years of Sports journalism experience, preferably in an online environment. Some additional qualifications include:
University education
Strong computer skills – the candidate should have the ability/capacity to learn how to help edit images, text and video
Arabic/English – the candidate will be required to monitor other Arabic AND English newspapers, websites and wire feeds for breaking news
Good communication skills – the candidate will be required to contact and coordinate article sourcing with correspondents and freelancers, as well as liaise with other Company’s business units. This candidate may also be required to serve as a representative of the site in interviews with other internal/external publications and programs.
Requirements
The desired candidate will be an experienced Sports journalist with a passion for all things football. Ideally, the candidate will be knowledgeable and interested in other sports as well, as the site will branch out in the coming months to include Formula 1, Cricket, Rugby, Tennis, Golf et al. The position will offer an experienced Sports journalist the opportunity to further his/her career by working as an integral member of one of the region’s most ambitious online sports ventures.
This position will require the candidate to work flexible hours.
]]>An opportunity currently exists for a Marketing Director focussed on the end consumer segment with a multinational blue chip organisation. The role involves the management of a marketing department responsible for driving the organisation’s profitability in the region. You will be responsible for overall marketing operations including Design, Channel Partners, CRM and Online Marketing strategy.
This role would suit a candidate with experience in marketing within a communications focussed multinational. You will be a director calibre individual with expertise across a wide range of strategic marketing disciplines. You will have had a significant input in all aspects of the product lifecycle
On offer is a senior position with one of the worlds most reputable technology organisations. You will be given an excellent package and the opportunity to grow and develop with this organisation.
Please apply now online.
Requirements
Senior Marketing Professional
10+ years experience working in large scale marketing operations. Experience across a broad range of marketing disciplines including branding, product design, online, mobile and other channels.
Strong leadership capabilities and excellent communications skills.
]]>This is a key role within the company which requires an innovative and creative individual with the ability to properly qualify client’s needs, develop these into sophisticated A/V designs and to turn them into reality within the corporate, boardroom, government, education, hospitality, shopping mall and high end residential A/V environments.
Ideally the right candidate will have gained a variety of experience within the audio visual industry in the areas of design, technical support, hands-on installation, programming and commissioning of AV integration projects.
The role is located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and is open to all nationalities. Ideally the successful candidate would be available for an immediate start.
Remuneration:
An attractive salary package will be offered to the successful applicant and the level of your salary will depend upon the match between your experience and the needs of the company. A detailed salary offer will be discussed at interview and will be confirmed with a formal offer of contract. As part of your package it will include the following:
• Tax free salary
• Return yearly flights to country of origin
• Medical cover package
In order to be considered for this position, the successful applicant shall have a minimum of 7 years A/V industry experience with a minimum of 2 years experience within a design role. An excellent understanding of all audio, video, control system and lighting dimming products and how they are integrated will be absolutely essential. You will have high level knowledge when it comes to audio visual, control systems and also be aware of the various video display technologies available on the market and possess the skills to correctly identify the right solution to satisfy client’s requirements.
Skills
To be successful within this position you will need to have strong attention to detail, good interpersonal skills with a professional standard of customer service.
If you can demonstrate several of the following skills and experience, we would be interested in hearing from you:
• Experience with any of the industry standard control systems such as Crestron, AMX, Extron & RTI.
• Design and programming knowledge of one or several of the audio DSP products on the market and ideally certified. (eg. Biamp, BSS, MediaMatrix, Symetrix, ClearOne, Rane etc)
• Complete video conferencing technology and product knowledge and how they are integrated within
an audio visual environment
• Working knowledge of all audio, video, control and data signal types and distribution methods
• Good AutoCAD, Y-CAD, StarDraw A/V or D-Tools CAD software skills
• Previous installation, termination and commissioning experience
Non-Essential Criteria:
It would be viewed favorably if the candidate possesses any of the following selection criteria and will further their application, however it is not considered as essential.
• Infocomm CTS, CTS-I or CTS-D certification
• CEDIA Installer or Designer Certification
• Electronics Trade Certificate, Diploma or Engineering Degree
• Audio Engineering qualification such as SAE Institute
• I.T/Networking Diploma or Engineering Degree
• Crestron or AMX programming certification
• Extron IP Link / MediaLink certification
• Biamp, BSS, MediaMatrix, Symetrix, ClearOne or Polycom audio DSP certification
• Polycom or Tandberg Certified Video Conference Engineer certification
• Christie, Projectiondesign, Digital Projection or Barco projector training and installation experience
• Video wall training and installation experience
• EASE 4 or Bose Modeller 6.5 acoustic modelling software experience
• IVIE analyser, Neutrik Minilyzer/Acoustilyzer or SmaartLive analysis software working knowledge and experience
• Arabic language skills
The position of Senior Web Editor has the following responsibilities:
-To implement and maintain editorial style and tone across ADTA websites
-Write or edit promotional material
-Support the communications team in keeping the press database up to date.
-Manage web users feed back
-Ensuring user-centred approach to web content.
-Subbing and proofreading all online copy.
-Signing off web content from other stakeholders.
-Publishing content to ADTA website using a content management system.
-Making new pages using the CMS, assigning keywords and metadata, adding links and images.
-Formatting and uploading documents and photo editing software.
-Designing and laying out e-newsletters using a template.
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
-Extensive proven experience of writing for websites and other online collateral such as online marketing campaigns
-Excellent general understanding of web technology.
Requirement & Qualifications :
-University degree or equivalent
-Excellent writing and editing skills in English & Arabic
-Good command of the French language
-Good communication and interpersonal skills
The successful candidate will be responsible for the customisation and execution of the strategic business plan initiatives within the Middle Eastern region.
In addition, you will be developing relationship with leaders, addressing issues related to offerings, competitiveness and strategy and providing region-specific market intelligence and feedback.
Requirements
To be considered for this opportunity you will need a technical university degree preferably an MBA in Engineering. In addition, a business and industry knowledge, preferrably in building solutions is a distinct advantage.
This opportunity will provide you with a very competitive salary as well as fantastic additional benefits. To apply for this position, either do so through this website or, alternatively, email me directly to [email protected]
]]>The Marketing Communications Manager has responsibility to lead a team of regional and pan-EMEA marketing specialists, to meet the goals of the function and deliver on the Communications Plan for the Pole. Over the next few years the primary goals will be to strengthen the company’s image in the process industries as a player that has the broadest portfolio, as a thought leader in launching innovative technologies and one that addresses emerging issues . Position the sector as the company that provides solutions that improve business performance by focusing on outcomes linked to safety, reliability, efficiency and sustainability.
Requirements
Degree in engineering, marketing or communications, MBA or Master’s preferred
10+ years of experience
Knowledge of European languages in addition to written and verbal fluency in English
Experience in the automation industry is an added advantage
Position Requirements
Strong business perspective and acumen, this person must be able to understand the needs of the petrochemical business in the regions and translate them into appropriate communications plans and execute on these with the marketing communications team
Creativity to develop and deploy new tools and communication techniques
Strong leadership skills
Strong verbal and written communications skills;
strong presentation skills. Strong computer skills; Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel
Ability to manage and prioritize a large number of activities and strong management skills
Ability to work in a matrix environment
Travel up to 40% of working days.
Ability to establish strong working relationships with key work partners, and to counsel and influence senior leaders.
Experience creating and managing a range of communication media including print, online, multimedia and face-to-face.
Ability to identify, assess, understand and make appropriate recommendations to meet employee communication needs.
Excellent interpersonal skills; confident and effective as an advisor to company leadership.
Able to see the broad picture, understanding the role of communications.
]]>Requirements
You should have a strong background in marketing with a broad understanding of brand architecture – you should also be generally aware of the sponsorship arena because this will form a sizeable part of the role. Only Emirati nationals, with family book, should apply.
Skills
• Be a self motivated, high-energy individual who can confidently take ownership of client projects
• Must be locally based to Abu Dhabi
• Be an experienced client manager with a track record in delivering public relations or communications projects within an agency environment
• Have strong communication skills, both written and oral, and have the confidence to advise senior executives
• Have experience of financial, corporate communications or public affairs
• Have experience of project managing publications or communications programmes
• Be capable of working independently in a small team
• Be highly organised and efficient and able to apply excellent attention to detail.
• Have project managing publications or communications programmes
• Be able to develop opportunities to improve our client relationships commercially where appropriate
• Have the ability to perform within tight deadlines
• Be skilled at co-coordinating between client and Bladonmore’s operational teams (based in London) to ensure that the client work we deliver is always high quality
• Have experience of/or interest in working in multi-cultural Arabic speaking organisations
Key Tasks and Duties
• Write press English and Arabic releases and feature stories related to AWPR activities for publishing in local, regional and international media.
• Develop contact for AWPR internal and external corporate communication such as internal newsletter corporate memoranda, corporate brochure, annual report, membership magazine and other items on an as needed basis.
• Develop content for video news releases, film storyboard as well as alternative media such as networking sites and radio networks.
• Maintain and enhance excellent relationship with the existing English/Arabic national, regional and international media and initiate new relations with potential ones,
• Organize AWPR press conferences and attend assigned meeting and conferences as required.
• Document and record media coverage related to AWPR’s business.
• Keep abreast of professional development such as new techniques and current issues through continued education and professional growth.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Communication or relevant field.
• 3 to 5 years relevant experience.
• Language fluencies in English & Arabic.
• Any other languages would be an added advantage.