Job Description

Black Pearl Consult is looking for a highly skilled Arabic Copywriter & Program Manager to join a leading live events and cultural management organisation in Abu Dhabi. This unique opportunity combines expert Arabic copywriting with programme management, requiring a creative and strategic professional who can deliver compelling Arabic content while overseeing programmes and coordinating key project activities.

The successful candidate will lead high-level Arabic content creation, including executive speeches, op-eds, press releases, and specialized cultural publications, while managing major literary, cultural, and community engagement initiatives. This role requires a professional who can seamlessly bridge elite Arabic copywriting with end-to-end program delivery, government stakeholder relations, and national identity initiatives in alignment with the UAE’s cultural strategy.

Key Responsibilities

1      High-Level Executive Copywriting & Content Creation:

  • Draft executive-level Arabic speeches, official statements, op-eds, press releases, media interviews, and formal correspondence for senior leaders and dignitaries.
  • Write, review, and edit comprehensive Arabic content across event collateral, specialist publications, annual reports, art & exhibition catalogs, digital platforms, and brochures.
  • Create engaging Arabic digital content, scripts, and multi-channel media strategies to maximize audience outreach and brand positioning.

2      Literary & Cultural Program Management

  • Oversee and develop annual literary, publishing, translation, and authorship programs in collaboration with UAE and regional publishing houses, authors, and intellectuals.
  • Build and manage strategic partnerships with key UAE governmental, semi-governmental, and private cultural entities, language centers, writer associations, and publishing bodies.
  • Plan and execute initiatives celebrating national literary occasions (e.g., Emirati Writer’s Day, World Arabic Language Day, World Poetry Day) and manage institutional representation at major UAE and regional book fairs.  
  • Develop initiatives that honor prominent Emirati and Arab literary figures, document their creative legacy, and elevate awareness of Arabic literature.

3      National Identity & Community Outreach Programs

  • Supervise, design, and measure the strategic impact of community initiatives aimed at strengthening national identity, cultural legacy, and local values.
  • Direct media leadership programs for young talents, offering structured training to elevate skills in cultural journalism and modern media tools.
  • Build and manage an ambassador network of media personalities, cultural influencers, and program alumni; integrate local artists and thinkers into company programs.
  • Innovate community engagement models aligned with national visions (e.g., UAE Centennial 2031 & We the UAE 2031) spanning arts education, heritage values, and cultural loyalty frameworks.


Requirements


  • Bachelor’s degree in Arabic Language & Literature, Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, or Cultural Studies. A Master’s degree in a related field is strongly preferred.
  • Minimum of 8+ years of progressive experience in Arabic content development, media, or cultural program management, with at least 3 years in a managerial or managerial-track role.
  • Proven track record within the UAE cultural sector, government cultural entities, Arabic language centers, literary institutions, publishing houses, or specialized media organizations.
  • Language & Copywriting Mastery: Native-level command of classical Arabic (Fusha) with a demonstrated portfolio of executive speechwriting, press releases, and literary publication editing. Fluent English communication skills.
  • Program & Stakeholder Management: Hands-on experience in program planning, budget oversight, and project lifecycle execution, backed by an established network of UAE cultural institutions, publishers, media professionals, and thought leaders.

 

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Disclaimer: Black Pearl will never ask for money or any form of charge our candidates just to process or consider their application for any of our available vacancies. If you happen to receive such a request from any members of our staff or other individuals claiming to be part of Black Pearl, please do call our office at +9712 622 55 03 or drop us a message on our website - www.blackpearlconsult.com.




Job Details

Role Level: Executive-Level Work Type: Full-Time
Country: United Arab Emirates City: Abu Dhabi
Company Website: http://blackpearlconsult.com/ Job Function: Content Writing & Copywriting
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Staffing and Recruiting

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