We all work at Al Faridah as one family, one group in a very friendly work atmosphere. Al Faridah is a fast growing company witnessing a very rapid and sustained expansion in the Publishing business, needles to say that we are part of the number one media group in Jordan with Layalina magazine the No.1 social events magazine in the Kingdom, plus seven other specialised titles, JO, Venture, Viva, and the latest fashion leader U Magazine, U Men, OC & Majaletna. Working for the No1 group in the business represents an opportunity to grow with the business and develop skills and expertise for a secure future. We seek professional staff that are competent, capable, creative, hard working and motivated. Our workforce should combine their personal and professional aims to enhance the business in a professional way to better service our clients’ needs.
English Magazine Editor/Writer
• Writing articles in perfect English language, amending (re-writing) articles, summarizing written material, organizing and researching projects to tight deadlines. Preparing written material for a publication. Prepare, develop, rewrite and edit copy to improve readability of an article.
• Select local, state, national, and international news items received from wire services
• Read, evaluate and edit manuscripts or other materials submitted for publication and confer with authors regarding changes in content, style or organization, or publication. Writes and rewrites or modifies copy to conform to publication's style and editorial policy. Duties could also include, reading copies to detect errors in spelling and punctuation. Verifying facts, dates, and statistics.
• May write or rewrite headlines, captions, columns, articles, and stories according to publication requirements and initiate or reply to correspondence regarding material published or being considered for publication.
Skills
• Excellent English language & communication skills
• Creative, talented and have the ability to assimilate information quickly
• negotiation skills, enthusiasm, stamina, determination and perseverance
• Should be familiar with a range of arts, including visual and performing arts, music, film, comedy and pop culture
• Should have a broad range of knowledge and keep up with current events.
ability to work under pressure
• Excellent computer skills.
Education
• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree required; in Journalism, media studies
Job Location: Amman, Jordan
Contact Information:
For submissions: apply online here
Website: http://www.alfaridah.com.jo/
English Magazine Editor/Writer
• Writing articles in perfect English language, amending (re-writing) articles, summarizing written material, organizing and researching projects to tight deadlines. Preparing written material for a publication. Prepare, develop, rewrite and edit copy to improve readability of an article.
• Select local, state, national, and international news items received from wire services
• Read, evaluate and edit manuscripts or other materials submitted for publication and confer with authors regarding changes in content, style or organization, or publication. Writes and rewrites or modifies copy to conform to publication's style and editorial policy. Duties could also include, reading copies to detect errors in spelling and punctuation. Verifying facts, dates, and statistics.
• May write or rewrite headlines, captions, columns, articles, and stories according to publication requirements and initiate or reply to correspondence regarding material published or being considered for publication.
Skills
• Excellent English language & communication skills
• Creative, talented and have the ability to assimilate information quickly
• negotiation skills, enthusiasm, stamina, determination and perseverance
• Should be familiar with a range of arts, including visual and performing arts, music, film, comedy and pop culture
• Should have a broad range of knowledge and keep up with current events.
ability to work under pressure
• Excellent computer skills.
Education
• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree required; in Journalism, media studies
Job Location: Amman, Jordan
Contact Information:
For submissions: apply online here
Website: http://www.alfaridah.com.jo/
