Digital Metadata Content Writer

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

• Create Arabic synopses and translate to English on Shahid’s monthly plan, generic and episodic for all programs, movies, and shows (Shahid and TV shared content)
• Ensure all synopses are strictly kept to 175 characters to serve all platforms.
• Create and translate long synopses (more info section)
• QC (proof edit) Arabic and English synopses written for Shahid's monthly plan.
• Write and QC all translations and transliterations of episode names.
• QC all other descriptive metadata.
• Maintain high standards of writing for Arabic and English synopses, while following the writing style with high levels of creativity.
• Provide support on synopsis writing for ad-hoc requests when necessary.
• Deliver digital metadata on time and prior to the release date.
• Insertion of all completed metadata onto the backend system.

Requirements:

• Excellent content writing and communication skills 
• A passion for movie, drama and entertainment is desired. 
• Minimum of 1 year’ experience in content writing preferred.
• Experience in the media & entertainment industry relating to one or more of the following areas - metadata management, digital video and audio, asset management systems/platforms, multimedia formats. 
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task under shifting deadlines within a fast-paced environment. 
• Self-motivated, team player who is results-oriented. 
• Excellent in translating between Arabic and English.
• Excellent in summarizing Arabic synopses.
• Articulate, organize and enthusiastic with a keen interest in content writing. 
• Ability to work well within a team.
• Fluency in Arabic and English.
• Fluency in French is a plus.

Unfortunately, due to the high number of responses we receive we are unable to provide feedback to all applicants. If you have not been contacted within 5-7 days, please assume that at this stage your application has been unsuccessful.