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Community Manager | GoNabit Cairo, Egypt

Samer Marzouq — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 16:46:22 +0000

Are you a vibrant, enthusiastic, and passionate community builder? You may like to plan and strategize, but ultimately you love getting your hands dirty? 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 understand and engage our local community.

You should have/be/do…
? Prepare visuals and 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 plan and the target market
? Write compelling local newsletters weekly
? Write persuasive pitches to venue owners and marketing partners for prospective events
? Conceptualize, negotiate, wrangle, plan and execute cool, fun and buzz-worthy (big wow factor!) events/parties for buyers
? Conceptualize, plan and execute informative and valuable events for the local small business community
? Implement social media outreach strategies by owning our voice across local channels such as Facebook, Twitter, blogging, and viral video
? Connect with the right local organizations and barter weekly newsletter sponsorships for promotion of GoNabit
? Manage the assimilation of new product features and the dissemination of information about program updates to buyer community
? Work with sales on calendaring to ensure that we are ahead of the curve on awesome upcoming events that we must get on GoNabit
? Meet up with Nabbers at planned events and random encounters
? Attend civic events. See and be seen. In the scene. Be the Mayor. Always on.
? Encourage Nabbers to review businesses where they redeemed Nabits
? Encourage, promote and display photos of Nabbers caught in the act of redeeming
? Be out and about and proud of it
? Own on-site communication in forums in your city
? Be accountable with stellar communication to your peers and those who support you at GoNabit HQ.
? Moderate and manage our feedback program

Skills
You should be hands-on with community engagement. 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 engaging directly with our community in good times and not as good times – and solving problems
? high degrees of diligence and accountability
? ability to network, build presence, grow a profile and motivate people to action

Education
Bachelors at minimum

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Copywriter | GoNabit Beirut, Lebanon

Samer Marzouq — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 16:42:25 +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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Journalist | Tameem Group of Companies Sharjah, UAE

Samer Marzouq — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 16:13:16 +0000

• The ideal candidate should have 1-2 years of independent writing and editing experience publishing under regular deadlines, and the demonstrated ability to thoroughly research stories and topics while handling multiple tasks in a fairly organized manner.
• Creative thinking
• Good user of PC and Internet
• Good interviewing skills
• UAE National preferred

Skills
• Excellent command of Arabic
• Good command of English
• Excellent writing skills and know how to compose strong articles, feature stories and profiles
• Experience in a female magazine will be a plus
• Good user of PC and Internet
• Good interviewing skills
• Able to work for long hours under strict deadlines
• Result and solution oriented

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Editor | Tameem Group of Companies Sharjah, UAE

Samer Marzouq — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 16:12:16 +0000

1. Manage, oversee and deliver specific book projects in a timely manner
2. Translate and correct the translations
3. Proofread and edit (mostly done on computers)
4. Prepare and review artworks with illustrators
5. Provide weekly reports of projects
6. Prepare and review dummies etc.
7. Do researches to customize book editions
8. Review final lasers, bluelines etc.
9. Find creative solutions to problems

Skills
* A degree in Journalism or equivalent.
* 3 years experience in reporting, writing and editing.
* Fluency in Arabic and English.
* Creative with outstanding communication skills.
* Meticulous and attentive to detail.
* Highly presentable.
* UAE National preferred

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Web Editor | Amman, Jordan

Samer Marzouq — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 18:42:05 +0000

- Reports directly to Portal Manager.
- Gets approval of any content related issues especially the breaking news during the day from Editor in Chief.
- Must be as skilled, aware and capable of all the night shift duties and tasks.
- Edits and filters all selected stories by night shift by checking and double checking to make sure they are mistake free, accurate and they follow the style guide.
-Tastes news articles by going through all news captions coming from agencies to collect stories that fit the channel.
- Must update the ticker every 5-15 minutes or according to any important news.
- Must stir and maintain the dynamics of the online content during each new day.
- Initiates and contributes ideas for the purpose of upgrading and improving portal.

Skills
Must have excellent computer skills
Excellent command in Arabic and preferably English
A BA in communications or related fields
Commitment to and awareness of journalistic ethics
Leadership skills
Fast learner
Ambitious with a dynamic vision
Minimum 6 months -1 year experience in related field
Ability to work under extreme pressure and within a team
Positive Attitude
Knowledge of local affairs
Sound news judgement
Honest and responsible for any mistake

Education
B.A. in Journalism

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Head – Internal Communications | Al Jazeera English Channel Doha, Qatar

Samer Marzouq — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 18:39:44 +0000

Al Jazeera English (AJE) is the first English language world news channel to be headquartered in the Middle East. Launched in November 2006, and with more than 65 bureaus strategically placed around the world, Al Jazeera English provides independent news for a global audience, giving voice to different perspectives from under-reported regions around the world.

The channel is currently looking for a talented individual to manage the channel’s internal communications activities from its headquarters in Doha. The successful candidate will have a broad range of experience in the field of internal communications, possess strong communication and writing skills, be able to work in a team-based environment, and lead the development of internal communication activities for Al Jazeera English.

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 22nd October 2010 and all inquiries must be submitted by that date.
Al Jazeera English is an equal opportunity employer.

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Programme Editors | Al Jazeera English Channel Doha, Qatar

Samer Marzouq — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 18:38:16 +0000

eadquartered in the heart of the Middle East, AJE gives a voice to the voiceless in under-reported regions across the world through a spirit of journalism that is honest, courageous and distinctive.
Our News Division is looking for experienced TV professionals with a solid grasp of global affairs to fill the Programme Editors vacancy.

Skills
They will be responsible for producing news shows. She/he must be comfortable in the control room, have good writing and graphic skills and be prepared to lead a production team. She/he will have a thorough understanding of the global news agenda and be able to work under pressure.

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

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Executive Producers | Al Jazeera English Channel Doha, Qatar

Samer Marzouq — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 18:36:28 +0000

Headquartered in the heart of the Middle East, AJE gives a voice to the voiceless in under-reported regions across the world through a spirit of journalism that is honest, courageous and distinctive.

Our News Division is looking for experienced TV professionals with a solid grasp of global affairs to fill the Executive Producers vacancy.

Skills
The executive producer will be responsible for content of the rolling 24 hours news. In addition, they will issue editorial direction to a considerable segment of the news team in accordance with the network editorial policy. Substantial practical experience of leading news teams – likely to be several years at national network level or above is required. A First class news judgment and comprehensive understanding of global news events is necessary.

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News Editors | Al Jazeera English Channel Doha, Qatar

Samer Marzouq — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 16:23:49 +0000

Headquartered in the heart of the Middle East, AJE gives a voice to the voiceless in under-reported regions across the world through a spirit of journalism that is honest, courageous and distinctive.

Our News Division is looking for experienced TV professionals with a solid grasp of global affairs to fill the News Editor vacancy.

Skills
News Editors will be required to prepare the prospects for the day’s stories, assign and liaise teams in the field, take overall responsibility for the logistics involved in bringing in recorded material and lives. They will also be expected to manage the news desk, work closely with the Programme Editor in deciding and driving the day’s editorial agenda.
A highly competitive and attractive salary and benefits package will be offered.

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Assistant Programme Editors | Al Jazeera English Channel Doha, Qatar

Samer Marzouq — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 16:17:17 +0000

Headquartered in the heart of the Middle East, AJE gives a voice to the voiceless in under-reported regions across the world through a spirit of journalism that is honest, courageous and distinctive.
Our News Division is looking for experienced TV professionals with a solid grasp of global affairs to fill the Assistant Programme Editors vacancy.

Skills
The Assistant Programme Editors will have thorough knowledge of television production techniques and a strong understanding of global news events. She/he will have excellent writing skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to perform under pressure and be able to communicate clearly and succinctly.
A highly competitive and attractive salary and benefits package will be offered.

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