Freelance Commercial Editor

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the creation, commissioning, and editing of branded content including advertorials, sponsored interviews, whitepapers, and commercial supplements.
• Collaborate with the sales and editorial teams to develop creative and strategic content proposals that address client objectives.
• Work directly with clients and agencies to manage expectations and deliver engaging and results-driven content.
• Ensure all commercial content aligns with Arabian Business s editorial voice, upholds journalistic standards, and delivers value to our readers.
• Partner with multimedia and digital teams to produce high-impact commercial content across web, social media, newsletters, and print.
• Manage content timelines, production schedules, and campaign deadlines with precision.
• Track performance and engagement metrics for commercial content and provide post-campaign analysis and reporting.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in editorial, branded content, or commercial publishing.
• Strong client-facing communication skills and the ability to translate commercial goals into editorial outcomes.
• Deep understanding of content strategy, digital publishing, and audience engagement.
• Highly organized, deadline-driven, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of SEO, CMS platforms, and content performance analytics is a plus.
• Experience working in a business media environment is preferred.