PREFERRED EDUCATION:

• Master’s Degree

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years of experience in a content creation, editorial, or communications role, preferably within a higher education or comparable professional environment
• Strong copy editing, proofreading, and editorial management skills
• Excellent command of English with strong attention to detail and ability to maintain voice and tone consistency
• Familiarity with content production for print, digital, social media, and multimedia platforms
• Awareness of AI tools relevant to editorial processes and the ability and willingness to integrate such tools to enhance content quality and workflow efficiency
• Ability to mentor and guide writers to improve their editorial skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Expertise in applying AP or Chicago style guidelines

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Fluency in additional languages, especially Arabic
• Ability to work with multimedia teams to craft video and voiceover scripts
• Familiarity with SEO and digital content optimization
  Additional Information:ABOUT NYUAD
  NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai, form the backbone of NYU’s global network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communications, English, or a related fiel

Editorial Coordination and Management

• Oversee and manage the editorial process to ensure content meets the university’s strategic objectives and adheres to brand standards. Collaborate with writers, designers, and content producers to manage deadlines and editorial workflow across print, digital, and social media platforms

Copy Editing and Proofreading

• Conduct detailed copy editing and proofreading of content, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and consistency across all publications and platforms, including articles, op-eds, press releases, social media, and video scripts

Writer Mentorship and Development

• Mentor and provide feedback to writers across the institution, developing their skills in content creation, editing, and storytelling. Facilitate workshops or one-on-one sessions to support writing excellence across the university

AI Integration and Content Enhancement

• Leverage AI tools and technologies to streamline content creation, editing, and project management workflows. Identify and integrate innovative AI-driven processes that enhance productivity and ensure high-quality output in collaboration with content teams

Content Strategy and Collaboration

• Participate in content strategy planning and execution, working closely with other units within the team and University departments to align editorial initiatives with institutional goals. Represent the content team in cross-functional meetings and contribute to strategic content discussions

Content Creation

• Contribute to creating original content when required, including social media posts, scripts, articles, and more, ensuring alignment with NYU Abu Dhabi’s communication and marketing objectives

Qualifications:

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communications, English, or a related field