Editor in Chief - Top Gear

ITP Media Group reaches an audience of more than 104.6 million people across the Middle East and beyond through its leading websites, portals, social media platforms, events, conferences, award ceremonies, magazines, books and social media influencers agency.

One of the largest media companies in the Middle East, ITP Media Group are looking for an Editor in Chief to head up its new launch – the internationally recognized brand Top Gear. The company reaches an audience of more than 42million people across the region and beyond through its leading websites, portals, social media platforms, events, conferences, award ceremonies, magazines, books and social media influencer agency.

ITP Media Group’s luxury portfolio includes major international and regional brands such as Time Out, Arabian Business, Harper’s Bazaar Arabia, Esquire Middle East, Grazia Middle East, Cosmopolitan Middle East, The Rake & Revolution, Condé Nast Traveler and GQ Middle East.

THE ROLE:

The EiC will be responsible for defining, shaping and driving the high quality content that will place this brand as the leading Arabic Language automotive and lifestyle brand in the region. Using a combination of licensed content and original, high quality and engaging local content, the brand will predominantly be digitally focused, with a minimum of two print editions per year, and a variety of events.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should have an unmatched enthusiasm for the automotive world, will have lived in the Middle East for at least three years, and be as at home off-roading in the dunes as taking an R8 around a circuit...and able to capture both experiences brilliantly and informatively.

They will also have experience in maximizing a digital audience, social media management, ‘to camera’ content, and be able to script and choreograph a YouTube-esque video as well as proof read pages.

The right candidate will display an excellent understanding of new media and the evolving digital landscape, be platform agnostic, passionate, able to manage a team, commission articles, have an eye for detail, be numerate as well as literate, have a healthy respect for deadlines, commercial opportunities and an eye for a story.

Strong originality, perseverance as well as the ability to work well under pressure and maintain efficiency and accuracy are key attributes.

Additionally, the right candidate will have prior experience in;

• Magazine / brand editorship
• Managing digital solutions, social influencers, video, product placement.
• SEO and Google Analytics
• Creative content solutions.
• Brand and product extension & development

We are looking for someone dynamic who likes to work in a multicultural environment, is driven, accountable and socially smart, highly organized, a team player who uses their own initiative and communicates effectively.

The package is competitive and will be based on relevant experience, network of contacts and ability.

If you believe you have the right experience and characteristics for this role, apply now with your covering letter and CV!

Benefits

Being an ITP employee is an opportunity to be part of the largest content creation house in the region and provides the luxury of working with global brands and experienced industry leaders. To ensure we invest in the development of our team, employees are given access to a variety of learning resources and exciting career development opportunities.

We believe in recognizing the passionate efforts of our team members. Our employees are rewarded by competitive tax-free remuneration,medical insurance and agenerous leave entitlement scheme.ITP employees also enjoy a variety of staff offers at many local restaurants, salons, hotels and service providers.

The ideal candidate should have an unmatched enthusiasm for the automotive world, will have lived in the Middle East for at least three years, and be as at home off-roading in the dunes as taking an R8 around a circuit...and able to capture both experiences brilliantly and informatively. They will also have experience in maximizing a digital audience, social media management, ‘to camera’ content, and be able to script and choreograph a YouTube-esque video as well as proof read pages. The right candidate will display an excellent understanding of new media and the evolving digital landscape, be platform agnostic, passionate, able to manage a team, commission articles, have an eye for detail, be numerate as well as literate, have a healthy respect for deadlines, commercial opportunities and an eye for a story. Strong originality, perseverance as well as the ability to work well under pressure and maintain efficiency and accuracy are key attributes. Additionally, the right candidate will have prior experience in; Magazine / brand editorship Managing digital solutions, social influencers, video, product placement. SEO and Google Analytics Creative content solutions. Brand and product extension & development We are looking for someone dynamic who likes to work in a multicultural environment, is driven, accountable and socially smart, highly organized, a team player who uses their own initiative and communicates effectively. The package is competitive and will be based on relevant experience, network of contacts and ability. If you believe you have the right experience and characteristics for this role, apply now with your covering letter and CV!