Editor in Chief

Job Title: Editor-in-Chief

Location: Doha, Qatar (On-site)

Job Type: Full-time

About Us:

We are a leading independent online news platform based in Qatar, committed to delivering credible, timely, and engaging journalism to a growing digital audience. We cover a wide range of topics including local news, regional affairs, business, culture, and lifestyle stories. As we expand our editorial operations and deepen our impact, we are seeking an experienced Editor-in-Chief to lead our newsroom and shape our editorial direction.

Job Summary:

The Editor-in-Chief will serve as the newsroom’s highest-ranking editorial lead, responsible for overseeing all content and ensuring journalistic excellence across platforms. This role demands strategic thinking, editorial sharpness, digital fluency, and a strong sense of ethics and leadership. The successful candidate will guide a team of journalists, editors, and contributors to produce impactful, high-quality journalism that informs and engages our diverse audience.

Key Responsibilities:

Editorial Leadership

• Set and execute the editorial vision and long-term content strategy of the platforms.
• Supervise the daily, weekly, and monthly editorial workflow, including assigning, editing, and publishing different forms of content which include but are not limited to articles, features, op-eds, multimedia content, and social media content.
• Ensure all coverage meets high standards of accuracy, balance, integrity, and relevance.
• Oversee development of editorial calendars and special coverage plans.
• Oversee Doha News podcast and present it.
• Oversee video scripts, marketing scripts, and video shoots.
• Oversee fact-checking and ensure all stories are properly sourced and verified.

Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage a diverse editorial team including journalists, editors, multimedia producers, and freelancers.
• Recruit, train, and retain top journalistic talent.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance newsroom culture.

Digital Strategy

• Oversee the platform’s digital growth through SEO-optimized content, social media storytelling, and multimedia integration.
• Work closely with teams to enhance user experience and digital innovation.
• Monitor analytics to refine content strategies based on audience engagement and performance.

Editorial Standards & Ethics

• Uphold and enforce editorial guidelines and journalistic ethics.
• Conduct regular content reviews and fact-checking.
• Manage corrections and address editorial feedback transparently.

Public Representation & Partnerships

• Represent the news platform in public forums, industry panels, and media events.
• Cultivate strategic editorial partnerships and collaborations.
• Serve as a spokesperson when required, reinforcing the organization’s credibility and values.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Journalism, Media, Communications, or related field.
• Minimum 8–10 years of editorial experience in digital or print media, including 3+ years in a senior editorial leadership role.
• Strong understanding of the media landscape in Qatar and the wider MENA region.
• Proven experience managing teams and editorial operations under tight deadlines.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Deep understanding of digital publishing tools, CMS platforms, SEO, analytics, and social media strategy.
• Commitment to impartial journalism, editorial independence, and ethical reporting.
• Arabic language proficiency is a strong advantage but not mandatory.

Preferred Attributes:

• A strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate media trends and reader behavior.
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to work cross-functionally with marketing, tech, and commercial teams.
• Culturally sensitive and globally minded with an understanding of Qatar’s local context.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A dynamic newsroom environment with creative freedom and editorial autonomy.
• Opportunities for regional impact and innovation in journalism.
• A chance to lead one of the most trusted online news platforms in Qatar.

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV, cover letter, and 3–5 samples of published work or links to: jobs@dohanews.co

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.