Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Write and adapt content in Arabic and English across a wide range of formats, including e-commerce websites, product descriptions, brand storytelling, social media captions, campaign headlines, press releases, corporate and B2B materials, newsletters, blog posts, catalogues, and editorial features.
- Translate and localize content from English to Arabic (and vice versa) with sensitivity to cultural nuance, accuracy, and tone of voice.
- Ensure clarity, consistency, and brand alignment in all bilingual content across touchpoints.
- Edit and proofread all written materials for grammar, tone, formatting, and language flow.
- Collaborate with marketing, design, PR, digital, and e-commerce teams to ensure cohesive messaging across platforms.
- Adapt messaging to suit different audiences, purposes, and platforms while maintaining brand guidelines.
- Support content planning for seasonal campaigns, product launches, and group-wide initiatives.
- Help maintain internal glossaries, tone-of-voice guidelines, and brand-specific phrasing.
- Ensure timely delivery of assigned content under tight deadlines and across multiple simultaneous projects.
- Stay updated on industry trends, linguistic developments, and consumer communication preferences in both languages.
Key Competencies:
- Excellent bilingual writing and editing skills.
- Strong sense of cultural and linguistic nuance.
- High attention to detail and quality control.
- Organized and able to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to take feedback and revise accordingly.
- A collaborative team player with a positive attitude.
- Passionate about content and adaptable to changing priorities and workloads.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Translation, English Language, English Literature, or a related field (required).
- 1–3 years of experience in bilingual copywriting, translation, or editorial content development.
- Strong command of written Arabic and English with the ability to write clearly, creatively, and accurately in both.
- Familiarity with tone-of-voice adaptation, localization best practices, and regional audience engagement.
- Experience in retail, fashion, lifestyle, digital media, or e-commerce is preferred.
- Ability to manage multiple content requests while meeting quality and timeline expectations.
Portfolio Requirement:
Applicants must submit a portfolio with writing samples in both Arabic and English. Examples may include product copy, campaign messaging, press releases, editorial content, or translated work.