Editor in Chief - Property Middle East

About the role

Property Middle East covers real estate news, market analysis and financial reporting for Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Egypt, Syria and beyond, serving investors, developers and decision-makers. It is looking for an Editor in Chief to lead its editorial direction and raise the quality of its coverage. The position is full time and hybrid.

Key responsibilities

• Own the editorial vision and standards across news, analysis and reporting
• Plan and manage the editorial calendar around regional real estate cycles, earnings seasons and major industry events such as Cityscape and MIPIM Middle East
• Assign, edit and sometimes write news stories, market analysis and exclusive interviews
• Ensure accuracy and quality of bilingual (Arabic/English) content, with native-level Modern Standard Arabic
• Build relationships with developers, government entities, analysts and industry sources across the GCC
• Lead a small team of writers and contributors and coordinate with design and digital teams on publishing workflow
• Monitor competitor coverage and represent the outlet at industry events and with media partners

Required profile

• Proven editorial leadership experience, ideally in business, financial or real estate media
• Deep knowledge of the GCC real estate market, including developers, REITs and regulators
• Strong news judgment and the ability to turn complex market data into clear, authoritative reporting
• Experience managing editorial calendars, teams and publishing deadlines

Required skills

• Native or near-native Modern Standard Arabic and strong professional English
• Familiarity with CMS platforms and digital publishing best practices