Sub-Editor

ZAWYA is seeking a sub-editor to support its editorial operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing, copyediting, translating and proofreading news articles and other editorial content, ensuring that all published material meets ZAWYA’s standards of accuracy, clarity, consistency and quality.

Working closely with editors, reporters and other members of the ZAWYA team, the sub-editor will play a key role in maintaining the quality, accuracy and integrity of ZAWYA’s coverage. The role requires exceptional command of both English and Arabic, strong editorial judgment and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced digital newsroom, ensuring that content is accurate, engaging and suitable for publication across both languages. The ability to ensure accurate and appropriate use of financial and business terminology across the two languages is essential to this role.

Responsibilities:

Copyedit and proofread English and Arabic news articles, press releases and other editorial content to ensure accuracy, clarity, readability and consistency

Ensure all published content adheres to ZAWYA’s editorial guidelines, house style and quality standards

Review articles for grammatical, spelling, punctuation, factual and structural errors, making necessary corrections while preserving the original meaning and intent

Write and refine headlines, summaries and other supporting editorial text to ensure they are accurate and appropriate for ZAWYA’s professional readership

Translate English content to Arabic or vice versa when it is deemed suitable for the relevant ZAWYA audience

Identify and flag factual inconsistencies, potentially misleading statements, legal or reputational risks and other editorial concerns, escalating issues to senior editors where appropriate

Support the publication of content through ZAWYA’s content management system, ensuring appropriate formatting, categorisation and presentation across digital platforms, as well as helping with the curation of the ZAWYA websites

Maintain consistency in the use of financial terminology, company names, market references and other conventions across English and Arabic

Experience / Skills

Native-level mastery of English and Arabic language

Previous experience in sub-editing, copyediting or proofreading within a professional newsroom, financial news organisation or digital publishing environment

Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to identify and correct linguistic, factual and stylistic inconsistencies

Good editorial judgment and an understanding of journalistic standards, including sourcing, verification, attribution, corrections and media ethics

Familiarity with financial markets, business and economic terminology, particularly in relation to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region

Familiarity with content management systems and digital publishing workflows

About ZAWYA

ZAWYA by London Stock Exchange Group company is a leading and trusted source of regional news and intelligence for millions of professionals in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and other parts of the Middle East and Africa. The website has both English and Arabic versions and provides real-time updates on equities, fixed income and other asset classes from regional and global markets throughout the day.

Career Stage:

Senior Associate

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