Middle East Broadcasting Networks
Content Editor -DC Job at Middle East Broadcasting Networks in Springfield
Middle East Broadcasting Networks, Springfield, VA, US, 22161
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Content Editor/DC
SPECIFIC DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES: The duties and responsibilities listed below are essential functions of the job:
• Edits and proofreads digital content including articles, videos, social media posts, and newsletters.
• Ensures consistency in tone, style, and messaging of all content across all digital platforms.
• Optimizes content for readability, SEO, accessibility, and user engagement.
• Collaborates with content creators, designers, and marketing teams to shape and refine content based on audience needs and performance goals.
• Conducts content audits and recommends updates, rewrites, or removals to maintain relevance and accuracy.
• Manage editorial calendars and ensure deadlines are consistently met.
• Applies metadata, tagging, and format best practices for web publishing.
• Ensures digital content adheres to brand and compliance standards, including legal and accessibility guidelines.
• Provides editorial guidance and feedback to junior writers and contributors.
• Tracks and reports on content performance metrics in collaboration with analytics and marketing teams.
• Maintains digital content libraries and manages version control across platforms.
• Continuously recommend improvements to editorial workflow, CMS processes, and content governance.
OTHER DUTIES:
The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties and take on other responsibilities as dictated by events and circumstances
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor's degree in communications, digital media, English, marketing, or a related field.
• 4 years of experience in digital content editing, publishing, or creation.
• Exceptional editing, proofreading, and writing skills with attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of SEO, UX writing, web publishing standards, and accessibility.
• Proficiency in content management systems (e.g., WordPress) and digital analytics tools.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced digital environment.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Fluency in Arabic and English is required.
• Familiarity with social media is the best practice and platform-specific formatting.
• High attention to detail with commitment to factual accuracy and ethical journalism.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced newsroom environment.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under stress with accuracy and balance.
• Ability to accommodate flexible work schedule to support 24/7 news environment.
Note: This is a temporary position funded through September 30, 2025, with the possibility of extension subject to the availability of future funding.
MBN is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.
Content Editor/DC
SPECIFIC DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES: The duties and responsibilities listed below are essential functions of the job:
• Edits and proofreads digital content including articles, videos, social media posts, and newsletters.
• Ensures consistency in tone, style, and messaging of all content across all digital platforms.
• Optimizes content for readability, SEO, accessibility, and user engagement.
• Collaborates with content creators, designers, and marketing teams to shape and refine content based on audience needs and performance goals.
• Conducts content audits and recommends updates, rewrites, or removals to maintain relevance and accuracy.
• Manage editorial calendars and ensure deadlines are consistently met.
• Applies metadata, tagging, and format best practices for web publishing.
• Ensures digital content adheres to brand and compliance standards, including legal and accessibility guidelines.
• Provides editorial guidance and feedback to junior writers and contributors.
• Tracks and reports on content performance metrics in collaboration with analytics and marketing teams.
• Maintains digital content libraries and manages version control across platforms.
• Continuously recommend improvements to editorial workflow, CMS processes, and content governance.
OTHER DUTIES:
The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties and take on other responsibilities as dictated by events and circumstances
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor's degree in communications, digital media, English, marketing, or a related field.
• 4 years of experience in digital content editing, publishing, or creation.
• Exceptional editing, proofreading, and writing skills with attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of SEO, UX writing, web publishing standards, and accessibility.
• Proficiency in content management systems (e.g., WordPress) and digital analytics tools.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced digital environment.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Fluency in Arabic and English is required.
• Familiarity with social media is the best practice and platform-specific formatting.
• High attention to detail with commitment to factual accuracy and ethical journalism.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced newsroom environment.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under stress with accuracy and balance.
• Ability to accommodate flexible work schedule to support 24/7 news environment.
Note: This is a temporary position funded through September 30, 2025, with the possibility of extension subject to the availability of future funding.
MBN is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.