This role will spearhead a series of monthly,
industry-focused roundtable designed to strengthen ITP.NET’s authority across
key sectors, deepen relationships with senior decision-makers, and drive
integrated content and revenue opportunities.
Working closely with the Group Editor, commercial director
and events team, the Editor-at-Large will identify priority industries, curate
high-level guest lists, moderate discussions where appropriate, and transform
event insights into agenda-setting editorial packages (including special
reports, power lists and multi-platform features).
This is a strategic, relationship-led role suited to an
experienced industry professional with a strong network and a clear
understanding of how editorial initiatives support commercial growth.
Requirements
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the development and
execution of monthly industry-focused roundtable aligned with ITP.NET’s
strategic vertical priorities.
- Identify and cultivate
relationships with senior executives and decision-makers across target sectors.
- Curate and secure
high-quality participants to ensure meaningful, insight-driven discussions.
- Work closely with the
events team to ensure seamless execution of roundtable and associated
initiatives.
- Collaborate with the
editorial team to convert roundtable insights into special reports, power
lists, digital features and print packages.
- Partner with the
commercial team to align industry themes with revenue opportunities, ensuring
strong sponsor integration without compromising editorial integrity.
- Help shape new vertical
content strategies that strengthen ITP.NET’s positioning within priority
sectors.
- Act as an ambassador for
ITP.NET across the market, reinforcing its credibility and authority.
- Monitor industry trends
and identify emerging sectors that present long-term growth opportunities.
- Ensure all output
adheres to ITP’s editorial standards and regional regulatory guidelines.
KEY SKILLS AND
EXPERIENCE
- 8–12+ years’ experience
in media, publishing, events or industry-focused communications.
- Strong existing network
of senior-level industry contacts across the GCC and wider region.
- Commercially aware, with
experience working alongside sales teams on revenue-generating initiatives.
- Proven ability to manage
strategic projects from concept through to delivery.
- Strong interviewing and
moderating skills.
- Highly organized and
comfortable managing multiple work streams simultaneously.
- Strategic thinker with
the ability to spot long-term growth opportunities.
- Fluent in English.
Skills Required
- 8–12+ years of experience in media, publishing, events, or industry-focused communications
- Existing network of senior-level industry contacts across the GCC and wider region
- Commercial awareness and experience working with sales teams on revenue-generating initiatives
- Experience managing strategic projects from concept through delivery
- Strong interviewing and moderating skills
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams and remain highly organized
- Strategic thinking and ability to identify long-term growth opportunities
- Fluency in English
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.
