The Role
Supports senior leadership with content and events operations across multiple media brands. Coordinates cross-department projects, tracks editorial and event deadlines, compiles creative assets, manages calendars, researches industry trends, creates Canva materials, and assists with event logistics. The role requires strong organization, communication, writing, content creation, attention to detail, adaptability, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced media environment.
Summary Generated by Built In
ITP Media
Group is looking for a proactive, dynamic, and detail-orientated assistant to
support the Deputy Managing Director / Managing Director with the running and
logistics of its content and events departments.
The Content & Projects Assistant serves as a
central point across consumer and business brands including Time Out and ahlan,
Construction Week and Caterer, supporting projects and events by tracking
timelines, monitoring activities, and creating content. The ideal candidate is
mad about media, collaborative, and adaptable – ready to jump in and juggle
multiple projects at once.
Requirements
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Liaise with design, content, video, and events
departments to compile assets for internal and external projects, pitches and
meetings.
- Track key editorial and events deadlines, following up
with teams to ensure projects are on track and roadblocks are cleared.
- Serve as a communication bridge between leadership, editors
and central services, ensuring clear and timely updates, tracking and
reporting.
- Undertake special editorial, events or admin projects
ad-hoc, with flair and accuracy.
- Assist with project coordination and cross-department
communications.
- Create Canva presentations, templates, and mock graphics
for upcoming projects, events, and launches.
- Research industry trends, competitors, and growth opportunities.
- Support the events department with pre, on-site, and
post-event logistics.
- Manage calendars, organise meetings, and share scheduling
updates.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS
& EXPERIENCE
- At least two years of experience in media or events
business.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to handle
multiple projects at once and prioritise effectively.
- Proactive and dependable with the ability to anticipate
roadblocks.
- Excellent writing and verbal communication skills,
highest standard of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Experience in content creation for events, editorial, or
social media.
- Strong grasp of Canva, Microsoft Suite, CRM, and CMS
software.
- Understanding of the media landscape in the Middle East,
with a passion for all things media and content creation.
- A balance between creative and analytical thinking.
- Ability to understand the importance of and maintain
confidentiality related to the business and employees.
- Fluent English, fluent Arabic desirable.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN THE PERSON
- Detail-Orientated – pays close attention to ensure accuracy, consistency,
and quality.
- Creative –
across everything from new ideas and processes to response to challenges
- Energetic & Committed – a natural optimist who enjoys
getting their hands dirty.
- Team Player – clear communication and collaborative attitude.
- Accountable – takes ownership of assigned tasks, with ability to self-supervise to meet
deadlines.
- Flexible & Adaptable – understands the fast-paced nature
of the media landscape and comfortable pivoting when priorities change.
Skills Required
- At least two years of experience in a media or events business
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High accuracy and attention to detail
- Experience creating content for events, editorial, or social media
- Strong proficiency with Canva, Microsoft Suite, CRM, and CMS software
- Understanding of the Middle East media landscape
- Fluent English
- Fluent Arabic
- Ability to maintain business and employee confidentiality
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The Company
What We Do
ITP Media Group is a media company reaching audiences across the Middle East and beyond through websites, portals, social media platforms, events, conferences, award ceremonies, magazines, books, and a social media influencers agency. Its content operations span digital publications, podcasts, and video series, with a focus on developing engaging, authoritative content and driving digital traffic and transformation across its publications.
