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Assignment Editor CMT

This Page - PC - Digital
 

Digital

$75,000

Arabic/English

DC/MD/VA or MENA

Assignment Editor Community - Rabat or Maghreb A+

 

Assignment Editor CNT

This Page - PC - Digital
 

Digital

$75,000

Arabic/English

DC/MD/VA or MENA

Assignment Editor Content - Rabat or Maghreb A+

 

Digital Editor-In-Chief

This Page - PC - Digital
 

Digital

$160,000

Arabic/English

DC/MD/VA

Digital Editor in Chief

 

Brand Manager

This Page - PC - Digital
 

Dig TV Radio

$100,000

Arabic/English

DC/MD/VA

Brand Managr

 

 

Managing Editor
U.S. Maghreb News Services
Digital TV Platforms - News Editorial Leadership

 
Location  The Washington DC, Maryland and Virgina metropolitan area
Compensation  Base to $95,000+ with exceptional health benefits and retirement plan for you and your family
 
Job Summary
 
The Global Media Organization is a non-profit, multimedia broadcaster that provides news and information and engages with audiences in the Middle East and North Africa through

The TV Network as part of a respected media conglomerate is seeking a dynamic DIGITAL leader who has strong editorial management skills to expand its social media footprint, radio and digital properties.  This Managing Editor will work with fellow talented media executives in our executive offices and headquarters in the U.S.

The Organization is looking for a Managing Editor to direct all content and operations of a new online platform designed to provide information and directly engage the target audience on a wide spectrum of political, social, and cultural issues.  The Managing Editor will lead a team of Assignment Editors, Reporters, Community Managers and other staff in the U.S. and throughout the Maghreb to create a new on-line presence designed to provide news and information and engage the target audience. The primary duties and responsibilities of the Managing Editor include, but are not limited to the duties listed below in this job description,
 
Duties

  • Overseeing the creation and implementation of a brand new TV Network Digital platform
  • Leading Assignment Editors and entire new team in development of high quality, relevant content to spur audience engagement and real-time community discussion
  • Ensuring fresh, mission-driven content is produced and available timely
    Ensuring all platform content complies fully with journalistic code, social media policies, and style guidelines
  • Informing leadership of all current and emerging issues related to the new digital property
  • Collaborating closely with technical staff to ensure effective content presentation
  • Consistently providing sound editorial judgment and modeling professional accountability and integrity
  • Demonstrating initiative and creative thinking to develop new story forms, editorial campaigns and alternative approaches to improve mission delivery
  • Taking initiative to identify strengths and weaknesses in team; recommending and implementing plans for training where appropriate
  • Fostering communication and cooperation within team and across the Digital department
  • Ensuring establishment and maintenance of a professional, accountable work environment

Required

  • At least a B.A., preferably in journalism or related field
  • 7+ years of professional experience in news writing and editing, video journalism or related field- experience with social media within a media company a plus
  • Strong news judgment, management, leadership  and organizational skills
  • Mastery of Arabic and fluency in English - fluency in French a plus
  • Competency in modern journalism tools including Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, Google, YouTube.
  • Demonstrated understanding of Middle East current events, especially in the Maghreb region and familiarity with international developments
  • Ability to thrive under deadline pressures in a upbeat and stimulating 24/7 broadcast news environment

Contact

Filcro Media Staffing
International Television and Digital News Group
US - MENA Recruitment Division
295 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10017 -USA

To Apply:

Resume Submission Link for this job

  • Please include a resume in English w/ dates of employment
  • Place or leave the words "Managing Editor" in the subject line, followed by a space and your name.
  • Resumes in Microsoft Word, PDF or Text in PC format
  • iPhone - Mobile and Digital Job Link

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Assignment Editor - Community
Digital Media Platforms -
Rabat or Maghreb A+

 
Location(s) Positions are available in locations throughout the Maghreb and the U.S.
Compensation to $75,000 to start with exceptional benefits and retirement plans for you and your family

Summary

The Global Media Organization as TV Network(s) and Digital Media Platforms is seeking creative, energetic, social media savvy individuals to join our expanding Digital team.  The media conglomerate is a non-profit, multimedia broadcaster that provides news and information and engages with audiences in the Middle East and North Africa through television, radio and digital properties.  Positions are available in locations throughout the Maghreb and in the U.S.
 
The media conglomerate is looking for Assignment Editors to oversee and manage a team of Community Managers engaging with target audiences on Facebook and other platforms.  The Assignment Editor-Community exercises sound editorial judgment and works to create an active engagement to stimulate discussion and exchange on critical issues.  The primary duties and responsibilities of the Assignment Editor – Community job include, but are not limited to the job description below:

Duties

  • Leading a team of Community Managers, monitoring on-line activities and assigning the creation of original engagement content to Community Manager team
  • Guiding and leading team to utilize services such as YouTube, Google, Facebook, Twitter, and others to tell stories most effectively and to increase engagement
  • Ensuring team’s adherence to editorial standards of balance and objectivity and copyright restrictions
  • Leading team to encourage innovation and creative thinking to maximize engagement appropriately
  • Motivating, monitoring performance, and providing feedback to team members to ensure quality, timeliness and consistency of content
  • Guiding content placement strategy in order to maximize impact
  • Coordinating closely with members of the social media and technical support team to effectively troubleshoot issues as they emerge

Required

  • At least a B.A., preferably in Journalism
  • 5+ years professional experience in social media or related field, preferably using technology in a news, information or marketing environment; at least 2 years supervisory
  • Fluency in Arabic and strong English skills -- fluency in French a plus
  • Proficiency in the use of standard Windows-based software and the Internet.
  • Strong editorial and organizational skills
  • Competency in modern journalism tools including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, WhatsApp, Google Hangout, Snap Chat, PollDaddy, Wordpress.

Contact

Filcro Media Staffing - USA
International Television & Digital News Group
US - MENA Recruitment Division
295 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10017 - USA

To Apply:

Resume Submission Link for this job

  • Please include a resume in English w/ dates of employment
  • Place or leave the words "Assignment Editor Community" in the subject line, followed by a space and your name.
  • Resumes in Microsoft Word, PDF or Text in PC format

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Assignment Editor - Content - Rabat or Maghreb A+
 
Location Positions are available in locations throughout the Maghreb or Morocco and in the U.S.
Compensation to $75,000 to start with exceptional benefits and retirement plans for you and your family

Job Summary

The global broadcasting and digital media networks are seeking creative, energetic, social media savvy individuals to join our expanding Digital team. The organization is a non-profit, multimedia broadcaster that provides news and information and engages with audiences in the Middle East and North Africa through television, radio and digital properties.  Assignment Editor positions are available in Rabat, Morocco and in the U.S.
 
The media conglomerate of diverse broadcast and digital media properties is looking for Assignment Editors to lead and oversee a team of Reporters in development and publishing of original reporting and content in a variety of journalistic forms. The Assignment Editor-Contest selects, assigns, edits, and approves posting of content designed to engage audience and stimulate discussion on a broad spectrum of political, social, and cultural issues relevant to audiences across the Maghreb region.  The primary duties and responsibilities of the Assignment Editor-Content include, but are not limited to:

Duties

  • Assigning Reporters original written, video, and alternative engagement content to inform and engage audiences across the Maghreb region
  • Editing, and approving all content to ensure news reports, photographs, features and interviews comply with the Network’s Journalistic Code of Ethics, are accurate, are well-organized and grammatically sound
  • Leading and motivating team to ensure fresh, mission-driven, high quality content is produced and available timely
  • Consistently providing sound editorial judgment and modeling professional accountability and integrity
  • Demonstrating initiative and creative thinking to develop new story forms, editorial campaigns and alternative approaches to improve mission delivery
  • Taking initiative to identify strengths and weaknesses in team; recommending and implementing plans for training where appropriate
  • Informing leadership of all current and emerging issues related to the new digital property
  • Fostering communication and cooperation within team and across the Digital department
  • Ensuring establishment and maintenance of a professional, accountable work environment
  • Motivating, monitoring performance, and providing feedback to team members to ensure quality and consistency of content

Required

  • At least a B.A., preferably in journalism or related field
  • 7+ years of professional experience in news or feature writing, at least 2 years supervisory
  • Strong news judgment, management, leadership  and organizational skills
  • Mastery of Arabic and fluency in English - fluency in French a plus
  • Competency in modern journalism tools including Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, Google, YouTube
  • A well-informed understanding of Middle East current events, especially in the Maghreb region and familiarity with international developments.
  • Willingness to support a 24/7 broadcast environment

Contact

Filcro Media Staffing
International Television News Group
US - MENA Recruitment Division
295 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10017 - USA

To Apply:

Resume Submission Link for this job

  • Please include a resume in English w/ dates of employment
  • Place or leave the words "Assignment Editor Content" in the subject line, followed by a space and your name.
  • Resumes in Microsoft Word, PDF or Text in PC format
  • This Page | Digital | PC Link | Main Page | The Arabic Newsroom | Home

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Digital Editor in Chief
Online & Social Media

Location The Washington DC, Maryland and Virgina metropolitan area
Compensation Base of $130,000 to $160,000 with exceptional health benefits and retirement plan(s) for you and your family. Noted for exceptional HR programs

Job Summary

The Editor-in-Chief leads all digital content development to engage audiences throughout the Middle East and North Africa.  The incumbent provides quality assurance of all Network digital output on all Network digital platforms.

Duties

  • Leads and directs the production of engaging, high quality news, features, interviews, actualities and other digital content to expand the TV and Radio Network’s reach.
  • Continually works to assess and improve digital content to attain a broader digital footprint in support of the TV, Radio and Digital platform unified mission statement.
  • Ensure all digital content is in compliance with Journalistic Code of Ethics and all editorial guidelines and policies.
  • Establishes and maintains effective quality control monitoring and reporting mechanisms and ensures relevant quality control reports are evaluated and disseminated appropriately.
  • Addresses TV Network & Radio Network social media needs and works cooperatively to address the balance between traditional and digital media throughout the organization in line with digital strategy.
  • Proactively inform the VP News and GM Digital of all current or emerging issues impacting digital properties.
  • Regularly consult with the VP Network News on relevant editorial issues across all digital properties.
  • Identify emerging issues and develop related solutions. Identify team strengths and weaknesses and implement plans for training and improvement where appropriate.
  • Maintain effective management and leadership of the digital editorial team.
  • Foster communication within and outside the department.
  • Work with the Office of Human Resources, to maintain an active recruitment and hiring program to sustain a highly qualified team.
  • Ensure Digital team compliance with all policies and procedures.
  • Ensure establishment and maintenance of a professional, positive and accountable work environment.

Required

  • Minimum B.A. in journalism, broadcast journalism or related field. Advanced degree desired
  • At least 10 years of professional experience in news writing and editing
  • Professional experience working in social media required
  • Demonstrated news judgment and organizational skills
  • Experience in managing a team working  towards a common goal
  • Fluency in Arabic and English
  • Experience in working in a 24x7 newsroom environment preferred
  • Knowledge of current world events, with an emphasis of those occurring in, or affecting, the Middle East
  • Demonstrated understanding of story development skills and high quality reporting
  • Ability to prioritize and make effective decisions
  • Must be able to demonstrate discretion, maturity and composure especially under pressure
  • Able to work effectively with all levels of management and staff in a professional manner

Contact

Filcro Media Staffing
295 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10017 - USA

US - MENA Recruitment Division
International Television & Digital News Group

To Apply:

Resume Submission Link for this job

  • Please include a resume in English w/ dates of employment
  • Place or leave the words "Digital Editor in Chief" in the subject line, followed by a space and your name.
  • Resumes in Microsoft Word, PDF or Text in PC format
  • This Page | Digital | PC Link | Main Page | The Arabic Newsroom | Home

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Brand Manager
Television, Radio and Online Media - Multi-Media Marketing

Location Washington, DC / Maryland / Virginia area - USA
Compensation to $100,000 as a base to start with exceptional health, welfare, savings, retirement and additional defined and non-defined benefits for you and your family. Note as one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry.

Summary

The Brand Manager devises, develops and directs implementation of  the media conglomerates’ multi-media marketing strategy, leading branding efforts for all Television, Radio and related digital properties throughout the Middle East and North Africa.

The Brand Manager manages contracted marketing firms and coordinates internal and external activities in support thereof at the strategic and tactical levels.

The Brand Manager advises the President and other senior management to further brand awareness and market penetration throughout the target region (MENA) in pursuit and fulfillment of the organization's mission statement and diverse media goals.

Job Duties

  • Create, implement and measure the impact of a comprehensive marketing program and branding strategy to enhance the media properties position throughout the Middle East and North Africa.
  • Manage external marketing partners, including but not limited to advertising agencies and digital marketing firms. Direct advertising and corporate branding to maximize market presence and ensure message consistency in alignment with the media goals mission.
  • Develop innovative, timely, creative, and cost effective approaches to maximize market impact across the region.
  • Assessing and pursuing placement opportunities throughout the region.
  • Establish and monitor progress against benchmarks for each campaign and activity.
  • Ensure consistent branding throughout the organization and to all constituencies both internal and external.
  • Keep informed of developments and best practices in marketing, especially within the target region.  Maintain awareness of industry trends and competitive strategies to identify potential challenges and opportunities in the short and long term.
  • Develop and execute branding strategies with cross functional teams.  Collaborate across departments to ensure awareness of strategic objectives, priorities and defined plans.
  • Lead the integration of marketing communications efforts in social media.  Work across multiple social platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Tumblr etc. to market diverse media properties, products and platform synergies.

Required

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in marketing, communications or public relations with demonstrated success.  Graduate degree preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a related field.
  • Demonstrated skills, knowledge and experience in the design and execution of marketing strategy and activities.
  • Strong creative, strategic, analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong oral and written communications skills in English.  Knowledge of Arabic preferred.
  • Knowledge of, or experience working in, the Middle East and North Africa strongly preferred.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects at a time and meet deadlines.

Contact

Filcro Media Staffing
International Television & Digital News Group
US - MENA Recruitment Division
295 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10017 - USA

To Apply:

Resume Submission Link for this job

  • Please include a resume in English w/ dates of employment
  • Place or leave the words "Brand Manager" in the subject line, followed by a space and your name.
  • Resumes in Microsoft Word, PDF or Text in PC format
  • This Page | Digital | PC Link | Main Page | The Arabic Newsroom | Home

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Global Senior Human Resources Manager
Arabic & English Language Skills - HR Generalist

 
Location Washington, DC / Maryland / Virginia Area
Compensation $89,000 as a base with exceptional benefits, savings and pension plans.

Summary

The Sr. Manager supports all overseas staff and their supervisors in all facets of human resources management.  Incumbent will provide support, perspective and recommendations across a wide range of human resource issues, including recruitment and selection, employee relations, performance management, training, and compensation administration.

Job Duties

  • Provide guidance to employees and managers on company policy, and general employment issues both tactical and strategic; investigate and advise management in appropriate resolution of employee relations issues.
  • Investigate and recommend solutions to issues related to overseas operations.
    Ensure all overseas staff are in compliance with established policies and procedures.
  • Drive overseas recruitment and selection process to attract high caliber talent.
    Coach, counsel and guide managers on performance issues and disciplinary actions.
  • Conduct business assessments and develop sound, business oriented solutions.
  • Lead performance management process for all overseas offices
  • Regularly assess the training and develop needs of assigned department(s) staff and coordinate and/or deliver the necessary training to address the needs.
    Prepare management reports including headcount, staffing, salary planning, etc.
    Ensure applicable tracking, compliance and reporting of HR related issues as required by applicable international laws and company policies.
  • Assist Director in the coordination and support of key processes, including salary and budget planning, compensation, performance management, employee communications, succession planning and employee development.
  • Lead process improvements to enhance delivery of services.
  • Maintain tracking systems to reflect current status of open issues.
  • Ensure the compliance to internal HRIS data management and data integrity for all site related roles and incumbents.
  • Partner with overseas vendors for benefits administration.
  • Conduct periodic audits of human resource activities to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
  • Prepare and maintain special reports as requested by Director.

Requirements

  • At least seven (7) years HR generalist experience with a least 1 year in a leadership capacity or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • At least a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Design or other related Field
  • Fluency in Arabic and English
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and demonstrated skills in database management
  • Familiarity with Human Resource Information Systems
  • Ability to develop and interpret policies and procedures, to interact effectively with a diverse population at all levels, and to facilitate decision making
  • Background in compensation and benefits administration
  • Solid experience investigating and resolving employee relations issues; current knowledge of applicable federal and state labor laws
  • Experience in a multi-cultural, international workplace is a plus
  • Sense of urgency, pro-active approach to role; confident and credible
  • Interpersonal and verbal communication skills to be able to provide advice and counsel staff at all level

Contact

Filcro Media Staffing
International Television News Group
US - MENA Human Resources Recruitment Division
295 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10017 - USA

To Apply:

Resume Submission Link for this job

  • Place or leave the words "Sr Human Resource Manager" in the subject line, followed by a space and your name.
  • Resumes in English in Microsoft Word, PDF or Text PC formats, with dates of employment. Thank you.
  • This Page | Digital | PC Link | Main Page | The Arabic Newsroom | Home

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