Senior Social Media Scriptwriter

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and refine scripts for social media content across multiple formats and platforms
• Translate complex, knowledge-based topics into engaging, accessible narratives for a broad audience
• Apply strong editorial judgment to ensure accuracy, tone, and cultural relevance of all scripted content
• Collaborate with the content and production teams to align scriptwriting with broader editorial and brand strategy
• Maintain high standards of Arabic writing quality, grammar, and storytelling craft
• Draw on a broad cultural and intellectual background to bring depth and credibility to content

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Media, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in leading media organizations or newsrooms
• At least 2 years of professional experience working in Dubai
• Exceptional Arabic writing and storytelling skills
• Strong portfolio demonstrating scriptwriting for serious, knowledge-based content
• Excellent analytical and editorial judgment
• Broad cultural and intellectual background

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience at major regional or international news organizations
• Demonstrated ability to write for social-first, short-form formats without compromising editorial depth