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Creative Arabic Copywriter | Beirut, Lebanon

Samer Marzouq — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 16:59:23 +0000

A multinational advertising agency network is looking for a Creative Arabic Copywriter;

Activities may include:
- Developing creative ideas and concepts
- Presenting ideas to colleagues and clients
- Writing clear, persuasive, original copy
- Proofreading copy to check spelling and grammar
- Amending, revising or redeveloping adverts or campaigns in response to feedback from the creative director, account team or clients
- Overseeing campaigns through the production stage to completion
- Keeping up to date with popular culture and trends
- Monitoring the effectiveness of advertising campaigns

Skills
- Talented, versatile, fast in thinking to grasp ideas quickly
- Gives work pieces creatively written with energy and style
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Must have efficient time-management to meet scheduled deadlines
- Educated to graduate level or equivalent
- Understand the basics of advertising and marketing

Joining Date
Immediately
Age between
25-30

Education
Bachelor’s degree in Advertising & Communication or Literature

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Content Editor | GMASCO Dubai, UAE

Samer Marzouq — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 19:22:12 +0000

Department :
GMASCO (http:
//www.gmasco.com/) enjoys an enviable reputation as the Gulf’s most diverse full service communications, marketing and advertising agency in an industry typified by current decline, over-specialisation and lack of integration in other markets. Our Dubai location positions us in a still growing market at the hub of business in the northern hemisphere with a client base operating in more than 15 countries across the Middle East, Europe, the Sub Continent and Asia. Our offerings include every aspect of communications, advertising and marketing in traditional and new media formats.

About the Job :
To complement our existingE-Business Department, we are currently looking for a Temporary Content Editor for a minimumperiod of 3 months. This role involvesupdatinginternet websites and Group intranet. You will also be involved in the reporting of monthly net statistics of individual group company websites.

Your Responsibilities will include :
:Â * UpdatingÂ and modifying existing content (Arabic / English) on the current platform.* Planning and carrying out training to clients on E-Business Systems.* Monitoring and reporting on content activities and providing relevant management information for each e-businessÂ solution.* AssistingÂ and supporting web-site updates / contents (Basic HTML, Graphics) on all support solutions.* Maintaining design standards across all solutions.* Basic translations from English to Arabic.* Image editing using Adobe Photoshop – cropping, resizing and formatting of images to be used on all websites.Â

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Assistant Editor – Online | Al Jazeera English Channel Doha, Qatar

Samer Marzouq — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 20:18:02 +0000

multimedia and interactive output. Duties include subbing, copy-tasting, writing and assisting Senior Editors with the overall management of the website’s output. Generation, development and execution of editorial ideas are an essential part of the job that may also involve reporting and writing from the field in close liaison with other Al Jazeera network teams.

An excellent standard of written English with a minimum of five years of experience in international news, preferably in the print or online media is required to perform this job. A Bachelor or Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Journalism or a closely related field is advantageous.

Skills
A highly competitive and attractive salary and benefits package will be offered.

To view complete job description and to apply for any of the above positions, you are requested to visit our website http://english.aljazeera.net or http://recruitment.aljazeera.net/en. The closing date for these positions is 8th June 2010 and all inquiries must be submitted by that date. Al Jazeera English is an equal opportunity employer.

AJE is an equal opportunity employer. www.aljazeera.net/english

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Journalist – Online | Al Jazeera English Channel Doha, Qatar

Samer Marzouq — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 20:16:33 +0000

Write crisp news and feature copy for the web based on inputs from Al Jazeera network sources, agencies and freelance writers. This will include generation, development and execution of editorial ideas. The role may also involve reporting and writing from the field in close liaison with other network teams.

An excellent standard of written English with a minimum of two years of experience in international news, preferably in the print or online media is required to perform this job. A Bachelor or Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Journalism or a closely related field is advantageous.

Skills
A highly competitive and attractive salary and benefits package will be offered.

To view complete job description and to apply for any of the above positions, you are requested to visit our website http://english.aljazeera.net or http://recruitment.aljazeera.net/en. The closing date for these positions is 9th June 2010 and all inquiries must be submitted by that date. Al Jazeera English is an equal opportunity employer.

AJE is an equal opportunity employer. www.aljazeera.net/english

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Senior Editor – Online | Al Jazeera English Channel Doha, Qatar

Samer Marzouq — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 20:14:51 +0000

This is a leadership role with team management experience alongside the ability to drive news coverage and ensure that all output meets our high standards. Generation, development and execution of editorial ideas are an essential part of the job. Duties include taking responsibility for the site output while on shift; managing content and site indexes including the main home page, subbing, commissioning and producing content.

Skills
A highly competitive and attractive salary and benefits package will be offered.

AJE is an equal opportunity employer. www.aljazeera.net/english

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Editor | Al-Nazaer For Artistic Production Kuwait

Samer Marzouq — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 20:11:40 +0000

1) Responsible for writing, editing, conducting interviews for all company publications and printed materials including magazines, biweekly newsletter, and any other work requested by the superintendent.
2) Responsible for composing speeches, press releases.
3) Responsible for editing the Company’s website.
4) Shall be responsible for writing, editing and translating and rewriting in both languages publications and correspondence mentioned .In addition, editors must have local press experience.

Skills
- Have excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Have a good command of Arabic / English.
- Be creative, with a flair for language and visuals.
- Have good organisational and time-management skills.
- Have a high level of computer literacy.
- Be precise and accurate.
- Be able to make decisions and remain calm under pressure.
- Be able to work to deadlines.
- Be flexible and adaptable.

Education
University degree in literature or Journalism

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Male Content Editor | Ijazza Amman, Jordan

Samer Marzouq — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 20:08:55 +0000

The main objective of this position is to focus on creating and developing content, making sure that the content is updated, interesting, and relevant.

The content editor will help identify, create, acquire and manage content for new and existing products. He will report directly to the head of the department.

Skills
Degree in Arabic Literature, English Literature, Journalism, Education or a degree in a related field is a must.

Excellent writing in both Arabic and English.

At least 1 year experience in content management, journalism, or editing is a must.

An eye for details.
Quick learner.

Technologically competent.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Ability to work under pressure.

Ability to manage scheduling content in a timely fashion and to consistently hit deadlines.

Social media and Blogging experience is helpful but not mandatory.

Enjoyment of a small team fast paced environment with frequent deadlines.

Those who fit the previous profile should only apply.

Education
Degree in Arabic Literature, English Literature, Journalism, Education or a any related field

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Copywriter | Akeel Saatchi & Saatchi Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Samer Marzouq — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:40:21 +0000

Responsibilities:
1. An experienced Arabic writer with an impressive body of work, preferably with an advertising background. Candidates coming from a literature, broadcast, theater, journalism or public relations background will also be considered.
2. Comfortable with classical as well as spoken Saudi Arabic and Arabic street slang.
3. As copywriter, will be expected to play an active part in ideas generation, originating his own ideas as well as working together as a team with creative directors and art directors to generate ideas.
4. Excellent understanding of English. Capable of turning English copy into beautiful Arabic, not through literal translation but by creatively adapting it into its best Arabic expression.
5. Also capable of turning Arabic into English back-translations that the English copywriter can polish. Ability to progress English on his own will be a major plus.
6. An excellent Arabic proofreader with a sharp eye for Arabic grammar. He will be responsible for ensuring the quality and accuracy of all Arabic work coming out of the agency both below- and above-the-line.
7. A resident of Riyadh or willing to relocate to Riyadh.

Skills
• 3-5 years experience in similar position.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline.
• Excellent communication skills (oral & written).
• English written and speaking.
• Computer literate.
• Saudi Nationality Preferably.

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Copywriter / Translator | GoNabit Beirut, Lebanon

Samer Marzouq — Mon, 24 May 2010 19:00:12 +0000

Are you a witty, creative, skilled writer? Your way with words inspires awe in those around you, but they still have not seen you at your best. Are you on the pulse of what is cool, new and hip in town and know what people want before they do? Your mom would call you a social butterfly, but you just think your friendly. Are you curious and interested? Are you practicing what you are learning…and constantly both practicing and learning?

We are launching a new ecommerce startup to serve the region and need someone to help us write copy that is engaging, interesting, and supremely effective in driving business goals – with wit, charm, skill and some humour.

You should have/be/do…
- Participate to brainstorming sessions
- Work on specific brand (deal) assignments
- Prepare copy for daily deals in your city in coordination with the client to create a stellar marketing vehicle
- Create secondary daily content that features on the deal email and the dedicated area of the website that aligns with the community management

Skills
You should be hands-on with content creation. That said, working at a startup means having to do a bit of everything and a lot of something. You should have clear metrics of how you have been a superstar in your past roles. No killer numbers means no interview.

- comfortable writing copy in English and Arabic
- high degrees of diligence and accountability
- ability to network, build presence, grow a profile and motivate people to action through words

Education
Literature, Journalism

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Copywriter / Translator | GoNabit Dubai, UAE

Samer Marzouq — Mon, 24 May 2010 18:59:34 +0000

- comfortable writing copy in English and Arabic
- high degrees of diligence and accountability
- ability to network, build presence, grow a profile and motivate people to action through words

Education
Literature, Journalism

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