Digital Content Creator - Custom Publication

Notes for Muhajirs: This is a hands on, digital first editorial role with a leading media group in Dubai. It suits a content creator with journalism and social media experience, comfortable working across articles, video, and podcasts. The posting does not mention visa sponsorship, housing, or relocation support, so ask the employer about those before accepting.

About the role: You will create engaging content across digital articles, social media, short form videos, and podcasts, and contribute to the publication's print edition. You will research, pitch, write, and publish stories, interviews, profiles, and features, and create platform specific social media content, including posts, Reels, Stories, and carousels. You will conduct interviews, coordinate on location shoots and podcast recordings, develop interview questions, scripts, and production plans, and capture and edit short form, mobile first content when required. You will adapt complex information into accessible digital content, maintain the editorial content calendar, monitor content performance, and make sure all content meets editorial standards, brand guidelines, and copyright requirements.

Requirements: A degree in Journalism, Communications, Digital Publishing, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience. Two to three years of experience creating written, social media, and video content for a publisher, brand newsroom, or agency, with a strong portfolio showing digital writing, social media content, and video production. Excellent writing, editing, interviewing, and storytelling skills, and a good understanding of social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and TikTok. Working knowledge of content management systems, social media publishing, analytics, and mobile editing tools, with strong organisational skills. A valid UAE driving licence and access to reliable transport would help.

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Source: Bayt, 14 November 2026