Copywriter

Job Description

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The Copywriter will work closely with the Communications Director, the Creative Director, and other members of the Communications and Marketing team to write and edit content for a variety of projects, working closely with the account and design teams to brainstorm ideas, develop concepts, and articulate messaging.

JAX is a joint venture between VICE and MBC Group. JAX Media's primary directive is to create a leading platform for quality digital Arabic language content centred on modern culture anchored in Saudi Arabia. While this role will focus on the delivery of the JAX Media proposition, it should also support and responsibly represent VICE's growing presence in KSA more broadly.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• To research and write creative content for campaigns, presentations, and partners
• To contribute directly in shaping campaigns concepts and approaches
• To craft Arabic and English content as needed for projects
• Take work from concept to final execution within deadlines
• Present completed ideas to clients/team members
• Stay on top of all trends and maintain best practices
• Professionally translating press releases from Arabic to English and vice versa
• Localizing global IPs' terminologies to meet communication objectives
• Drafting press releases
• Translating presentations
• Writing original content for presentations
• Coordinate with PR agencies to meet translation objectives and communication needs.
• Source images and other content.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Fluent in Arabic and English
• Proven experience delivering creative and cultural communications in KSA
• 2+ years of relevant work experience
• Strong knowledge of KSA cultural landscape
• Experience navigating cultural and governmental considerations in KSA
• Strong research skills

Equal Opportunity Employer:

VICE Media (VICE.com, VICE Studios, VICE TV, Virtue, VICE News, Refinery29, PULSE Films, i-D) is an equal opportunity employer. We view everyone as an individual, and we understand that inclusion is more than just diversity – it's about belonging. We celebrate the fact that everyone is unique, and that's what makes us so good at what we do. We pride ourselves on being a company that embraces difference and truly represents the global clients we work with.

Candidates, please note that if you are contacted by anyone with an email other than @vice.com purporting to be recruiting on behalf of Vice Media, it is not legitimate, and you should not engage.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gm28w6-18-116-112-164-42 in your application.