JOB TITLE

Web Editor

 

EXICON INTERNATIONAL GROUP

ExiCon International Group is a leading group in Event Management.

 

ABOUT US | Our global portfolio of conferences consists of over 15 annual conferences including the Arab’s largest international events for senior professionals, attracting the industry’s decision makers, regionally and internationally. We organize market, coordinate and manage international Conferences, Exhibitions, Seminars and Training sessions, checking the smallest details and meeting our set goals and objectives.

 

VISION | ExiCon International Group aims at developing and reinforcing the Industries' performances by establishing new platforms and creating networking opportunities.

 

JOB’S OUTLINE

This exciting position requires you to lead, develop and implement all aspects of our digital communication. You will work as part of our communications team with colleagues across the company.

 

The ideal candidate would have excellent editorial skills, with fluent English and Arabic (both spoken and written). You should have experience of managing a web presence and carrying out communications work in a busy environment. You should have experience of running communication campaigns using digital media. Proven ability to motivate others and contribute effectively to team objectives are also essential.

 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Manage the English and Arabic versions of the company’s several websites, developing content to a high standard
• Design and deliver web campaigns to achieve company’s objectives, including using interactive web spaces
• Regularly update and research news and information related to the subject
• Evaluate the success of web work, including setting key performance indicators, monitoring visitor statistics, feedback and participation
• Develop excellent working relationships with colleagues across the company who provide website content, with external partners when needed.
• Maintain the centralized content management system and templates.
• Edit and upload photographs and videos of events for use on the website and other web social media  (Youtube – Facebook – Flickr – LinkedIn - Twitter channels)
• Contribute to the successful delivery of company’s-wide public event projects and advise colleagues on the best use of online communications

 

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Fluent in English & Arabic
• Excellent editorial skills
• Ability to write engagingly and convincingly for the web [in both languages]
• Web and IT skills
• Excellent editorial skills with a sound understanding of writing for the web and engaging online audiences
• Solid experience managing dynamic websites (please give examples of web addresses where you were the sole or main web editor, if any)
• Ability to design, deliver and evaluate online campaigns using a range of online media, including interactive spaces
• Knowledge of digital trends
• Excellent knowledge of a range of applications and software including social media platforms, content management systems, image-editing software, MS Windows.

 

OTHER SKILLS

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven experience in project and time management
• Ability to respond flexibly to changing priorities
• Web programming experience is preferable