Editor in Charge

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Editor in Charge, MBN Digital

The Middle East Broadcasting Networks, Inc. (MBN) is seeking an Editor in Charge to provide editorial management, and effectively lead a team of assignment editors and multimedia producers/reporters for Raise Your Voice, MBN Digital at our Headquarters in Springfield, VA.  

The Editor in Charge leads the Content Leads, Creative Lead, Social Media Lead and sets their priorities, in addition to managing editorial and operational activities of the team to meet strategic coverage goals and objectives. The incumbent ensures all outputs are in accordance with MBN’s Journalistic Code of Ethics ,and guides production for the website and other digital platforms.

The Editor in Charge develops and implements strategies for efficient staff operations to ensure optimal use of resources, including the planning of special events coverage and breaking news.

The Editor in Charge edits/improves stories and navigates challenges, in addition to working closely with other Editors in Charge, TV Editorial colleagues, Research and Marketing Director to align efforts and ensuring optimum leverage of MBN’s resources.

DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

•           Lead and supervise assignment editors, and set directions and priorities to ensure strategic coverage goals and objectives are met.
•           Develop and implement strategies for effective, efficient and smooth operation of the editorial team to ensure maximum news production.
•           Work closely with other news managers and senior colleagues in executing daily and future story coverage.
•           Ensure all of the output is in accordance with the MBN guidelines and highest editorial and journalistic standards.
•           Lead and oversee training for assignment editors and help design the best workflows possible to maximize efficiency and impact.
•           Guide and steer production for online and other digital platforms.
•           Edit and improve stories, problem solve, meet deadlines and react timely to breaking news in a pressure-packed environment.
•           Always introduce and encourage good ideas for original content and special coverage.
•           Participate in editorial meetings and coordinate with other Editors in Charge and Content Leads to ensure all the great content .
•           Plan coverage of special events, and assign and commission teams and resources.
•           Contribute to short-term and long-term strategy for MBN.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Other related activities that may from time to time be requested in pursuit of MBN’s mission.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

•           7+ years of editorial experience and 5+ years of managerial experience.
•           Bachelors degree in journalism (or related field).
•           Demonstrated understanding of MENA region.
•           Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Arabic.
•           Rigorous editorial judgement and editorial management skills.  
•           Mastery of journalistic ethics and libel laws.
•           High attention to details.
•           Proficient in content management systems, SEO best practices, social media dissemination strategies.
•           Outstanding writing, rephrasing and subbing skills in Arabic with strong grasp of grammar.
•           Strong people management skills.
•           Superior organization and time-management skills.

MBN is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.

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