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We are seeking a dynamic and talented Features Writer to join our Logistics Group, contributing to the editorial success of Aviation Business and Logistics Middle East. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about aviation, logistics, and supply chain industries and thrives on delivering insightful, high-quality content.

Reporting to the Editor, the Features Writer will create compelling features, news, interviews, and analysis for both brands, helping to grow their presence across print, digital, and social platforms.

The role also involves attending industry events, traveling to key locations, and getting a front-row seat to the most exciting developments in aviation and logistics.



Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

  • Content Creation: Research, write, and produce engaging features, industry analysis, interviews, and news stories with a strong focus on aviation, logistics, and supply chain industries.
  • Editorial Collaboration: Work closely with the Editor to align with the brand’s strategy, contribute ideas for content, and support special editorial projects.
  • Industry Expertise: Stay updated on the latest trends, innovations, and challenges in the aviation and logistics industries, including airlines, airports, cargo operations, supply chain, and infrastructure.
  • Travel and Coverage: Represent the brand at industry events, press trips, and conferences across the region and beyond. Report directly from site visits, launches, and aviation hubs, producing rich, on-the-ground content.
  • Multi-Platform Writing: Create content that works seamlessly across print, web, social media, and newsletters, adapting tone and format for each platform.
  • Interviews and Stakeholder Engagement: Conduct interviews with senior executives, thought leaders, and industry insiders to deliver exclusive, in-depth features and insights.
  • SEO and Analytics: Optimize digital content for SEO and use analytics to understand performance and improve reach and engagement.
  • Audience Growth: Collaborate with the editorial and digital teams to grow audiences across multiple platforms, including social media and newsletters.
  • Event Coverage: Attend and report on major conferences, trade shows, and summits, producing live updates, post-event reports, and special feature content.
  • Deadline Management: Balance multiple assignments while consistently meeting deadlines and maintaining high editorial standards.
  • Writing Excellence: Proven ability to write engaging, accurate, and well-researched features, with a flair for storytelling and analysis.
  • Passion for Aviation and Logistics: A strong interest in aviation, airlines, cargo, logistics, and the supply chain industries is essential. Knowledge of B2B publishing is a bonus.
  • Editorial Experience: At least 2 years of experience in a journalistic or editorial role, ideally covering aviation, logistics, business, or related fields.
  • Travel Enthusiasm: Willingness to travel regionally and internationally to cover events, visit facilities, and produce exclusive content.
  • Digital Savvy: Familiarity with content management systems (CMS), SEO best practices, and social media tools for promoting and distributing content.
  • Research Skills: Strong ability to research complex topics and translate them into accessible, engaging content for a professional audience.
  • Adaptability: Capable of writing for diverse platforms, including long-form print features, short-form web articles, and social media posts.
  • Collaboration: Skilled in working within a team environment and collaborating with editors, designers, and commercial teams to deliver impactful content.
  • Time Management: Ability to handle multiple deadlines and assignments with efficiency and attention to detail.
  • Event Enthusiasm: Comfortable representing the brand at events and conducting interviews in fast-paced environments..


Job Details

Role Level: Mid-Level Work Type: Full-Time
Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai
Company Website: http://www.itp.com Job Function: Journalism & Media
Company Industry/
Sector:
Media Production

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About the Company

ITP Media Group (ITP) is one of the largest media companies in the Middle East, with a portfolio of more than 80 brands. The company delivers quality up to date content to its readers, viewers, delegates and guests through digital, print, events, awards, video content, social media platforms and social media influencers. These brands include major international and regional names such as Time Out, Arabian Business, Harper’s Bazaar, GQ, Construction Week and Gault&Millau.ITP strives to offer its customers the largest audience in the GCC with the highest engagement levels by adopting a 360 degree approach.ITP Live, which was designed to extend the company’s digital footprint as well as enhance its total reach on social media, has four key business areas - the region’s largest social influencers’ agency, video content creation (ITP Originals), e-games (ITP Gaming) and live events. The ITP Customer division publishes the catalogues, previews and daily show newspapers for all exhibitions organised by Dubai World Trade Centre as well as a host of specialist publications for major retail and financial organisations. ITP was founded in 1987 in the UK, and to reflect the international scope of its business, the company subsequently relocated to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, where over 400 staff are based. The company also has offices in Mumbai, London and LA and is led by CEO Ali Akawi. www.itp.com

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