Job Description
Job Announcement Project Manager Application Deadline: July 7, 2025 PRIMARY FUNCTION: We're looking for a highly organized, solutions-focused
Project Manager to support our digital-first newsroom. This non-supervisory role helps keep projects on track, supports daily production across teams, and steps in with light content tasks like editing or repackaging when needed.
SPECIFIC DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES: • Track and follow up on all assigned digital projects (e.g., video series, podcasts, social explainers, daily content).
• Coordinate with editorial, GFX, production, and social teams to ensure timelines are met.
• Maintain shared calendars, production timelines, and project status dashboards.
• Act as a liaison across editorial, creative, and technical teams.
• Identify workflow challenges early and help implement practical solutions.
• Provide regular updates to the supervising editor and leadership team.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as purchase requests and freelancer documentation.
• Ensure all required assets (scripts, footage, metadata, thumbnails) are submitted and delivered on time.
• Conduct quality checks on published material as needed.
• Assist with basic video editing and updates to short-form stories when necessary.
• Repackage and optimize content for social platforms (cutdowns, captioning, simple graphics).
• Keep teams informed on deadlines, expectations, and next steps.
• Track deliverables across multiple platforms (YouTube, Instagram, X, etc.).
• Support launches of new content formats by coordinating pilots, tests, and rollout plans.
Other Duties: Perform additional job-related duties and take on new responsibilities as needed based on organizational requirements and circumstances.
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: • Bachelor's degree in journalism, media, communications, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in
digital content production , preferably across multiple formats (video, podcast, social).
• Strong
organizational and
problem-solving skills; highly responsive and solutions oriented.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects in a
fast-paced, deadline-driven environment .
• Familiarity with
project management tools (e.g., Trello, Asana, Monday.com, or similar).
• Basic editing or digital content creation experience is a strong plus.
• Fluent in both English and Arabic (spoken and written).
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced newsroom environment.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under stress with accuracy and balance.
• Ability to accommodate flexible work schedule to support 24/7 news environment.
MBN is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.
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