About Dubai Media Council:

The Dubai Media Council is the government authority responsible for regulating and developing Dubai’s media sector, strengthening the emirate’s position as a leading regional and global media hub through progressive policies, innovation, and talent development.

Key Accountabilities

1. General Responsibilities
   1. Implement the operational requirements for Content Review, in line with the overall Content Review strategy, vision andgoals.
   2. Work collaboratively with the Content Review team, to ensure smooth and on-time delivery of services to applicants
   3. Provide metrics and supporting documents to the Head of Content Review, to support with the monthly KPI reports
2. Content Classification and Review Execution
   1. Review audiovisual content using approved federal classification guidelines.
   2. Flag content for restricted categories such as hate speech, obscenity, or misinformation.
   3. Escalate borderline or sensitive content for additional review.
   4. Record decisions in the content review system with justification.
3. Synthetic and AIGenerated Content Identification
   1. Flag content that includes deepfake, AI-generated voices, or synthetic characters.
   2. Assess whether synthetic content meets existing classification and safety standards.
   3. Recommend cases for additional escalation where standards are unclear.
   4. Apply early identification tools or metadata review.
   5. Collaborate with legal and policy teams when synthetic content falls into grey areas.
4. Compliance Documentation and System Updates
   1. Update the central system with classification outcomes, violation tags, and reviewer notes.
   2. Maintain secure documentation and record of review history.
   3. Ensure each reviewed item is logged with correct platform, format, and date fields.
   4. Tag content with cultural sensitivity filters if needed.
   5. Assist with internal classification audits.
5. Volume Management and Workflow Adherence
   1. Meet daily/weekly review targets and ensure turnaround within expected timelines.
   2. Flag delays in batch reviews or backlogs to the Head of Content Review.
   3. Coordinate with team members to balance volume during high-submission periods.
   4. Track classification trends by format (e.g., growth in OTT or influencer reviews).
   5. Participate in workflow optimizations as systems evolve.
6. Continuous Learning and Quality Control
   1. Participate in regular training on classification standards, emerging content risks, and AI ethics.
   2. Provide feedback on classification criteria clarity or gaps.
   3. Contribute to internal peer review or quality audits.
   4. Maintain updated understanding of regional values and regulatory shifts.
   5. Collaborate with the Archives team for long-term content storage and future reference.

Job Specifications

1. Key Interactions & Nature of Interaction
   1. Internal:
      1. Coordinate with colleagues across Content Review and the Head of Content Review for content escalation or edgecaseclassifications.
      2. Provide inputs to Compliance and Archives teams on reviewed and stored content.
   2. External:
      1. Provide feedback as directed by the Head of Content Review to content creators.Technical Skills
      2. Proficient: Federal and local classification guidelines for media
      3. Proficient: Tagging, logging, and flagging content in review systems
      4. Proficient: UAE cultural sensitivities and values
      5. Proficient: Content discernment and documentation
      6. Basic: AI content flagging tools and metadata review
      7. Proficient: Command of written and spoken Arabic and English
2. Behavioural Competencies
   1. Evoking and Disseminating Positive Energy
   2. Community Focus and Responsiveness to its Needs
   3. Time Management and Task Prioritization
   4. Excellence in Execution
   5. Continuous Learning and Improvement

Experience Required

1. Functional Experience
   1. 2–4 years in editorial review, compliance, or media content production
   2. Experience in applying classification rules or conducting media audits
   3. Exposure to film, games, or digital content ecosystems preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Media, Communication, Journalism, or a related field
• Training in classification or editorial compliance is preferred