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Managing Editor, Information - Yahoo Middle East

Full time at a Laimoon Verified Company in UAE
Posted on August 31, 2024

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Managing Editor, Information - Yahoo Middle EastYahoo Maktoob is looking for a versatile, fast-paced and innovative individual to lead editorial programming and production of our daily news and finance coverage as Managing Editor, Information for Yahoo Middle East English. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of running a digital news team. Candidates must be comfortable working in real-time, collaborating with multiple teams in different locations, and coordinating with strategic partners in a dynamic environment. Candidates must have excellent communication skills, impeccable news judgment, and the ability to make high-stakes decisions quickly and clearly.Responsibilities:Drive and own the editorial vision and strategy for Yahoo News & Finance for Middle East English.Oversee the production and programming of Yahoo News and Finance across all platforms.Manage a small editorial team and work closely with the wider media teams worldwide.Participate in key product discussions for Yahoo News & Finance.Responsible for the original content strategy for Yahoo News & Finance.Coordinate coverage of major news with FP.Identify gaps in coverage and ensure we are on top of the 24/7 news cycle, contributing and implementing ideas and stories to enhance our timeliness.Evaluate partners and partner content, and manage and contribute to special partnerships.Manage events diary and plan/commission features and special event coverage accordingly.Manage hiring needs and related human resources requirements, including hiring contractors, freelancers, and other temporary staff as needed.Understand the audience and its interests, feeding those back into editorial and product plans to make Information a daily habit.Requirements:English - Fluent / ExcellentArabic - Very GoodJob Skills:5 years of editorial management, preferably in the digital news arena.A track record of aggressive management and quick turn editorial programming in a fast-paced digital news environment.Extensive experience managing content across different locations and time zones.Comfortable working with senior management and corporate matrix partners.Excellent news judgment combined with a fine-tuned sensibility of when and where to take risks.Excellent communication skills and an ability to lead while working collaboratively with multiple teams.A comprehensive understanding of editorial best practices, including SEO and SMO.B.A. required, preferably in journalism or media.Excellent command of fluent English (written and spoken) required. Knowledge of Arabic is a strong advantage.About The Company:Yahoo! is focused on making the world's daily habits more inspiring and entertaining. By creating highly personalized experiences for our users, we keep people connected to what matters most to them, across devices and around the globe. In turn, we create value for advertisers by connecting them with the audiences that build their businesses. Yahoo! is headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., and has offices located throughout the Americas, Asia Pacific (APAC), and the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) regions.

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