Web Editor – Sports | Abu Dhabi, UAE

The Role
Key Tasks: This person carries the responsibility of being a primary content contributor for the online sports team. These roles on any given day will include but are not limited to:
- Contributing daily editorial content in the form of news articles, opinion blogs, feature pieces, match previews/reviews etc.
- Coordinating content delivery with freelancers and other correspondents.
- Monitoring the news wires and other media sources to ensure that the site is covering all the latest news and hottest topics.
- Meeting key performance indicators as set by the Managing Editor and Commercial team.
- Working closely with other Company’s business units to share and develop Sports content.
- Supporting different site initiatives through on-site promotional activities as needed.
- Covering live events as needed.

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.

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