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ITP's market position and continuous expansion provide a fast-paced, exciting and highly rewarding working environment. If you have the desire to join the media industry or develop your current experience, ITP's market leading businesses and successful track record offer you a wealth of career prospects.
ITP recognises the importance of individual talent and skills in contributing to its thriving businesses. We actively invest in the development and well-being of our people through a range of training courses, attractive tax-free remuneration and a highly motivating work environment.
If you have the ambition, energy and skills to be part of this vigorous and entrepreneurial environment and can positively contribute to the standards and success of the company, then we are looking for you. Discover a whole new future for your career and take a look at what we're offering
Editor - Network Middle East | 30 Jan 2012
ITP Business is looking for an editor for Network Middle East, a monthly magazine read by the Middle East’s data centre and IT networking professionals. As editor, you will be writing about the products, technologies and services that make IT systems run more securely and more efficiently. Experience on an IT magazine or an enthusiasm for technology would be useful, but is not essential.
Working with a group editor, you will plan the content of the magazine, write and source copy, feed copy and images through to the design team and be responsible for final approval of pages. You will understand how to make a magazine both commercially successful and invaluable to its readers. Excellent writing and editing skills, a keen eye for detail and a ‘can do’ attitude are essential.
The position would suit an existing B2B editor or a news, deputy or features editor looking to take control of their own project. The position is based in the vibrant coastal city of Dubai. Please supply your CV, examples of your work and details of current salary to david.ingham@itp.com.
Production Co-ordinator | 22 Jan 2012
Publishing Production Coordinators play a critical role in ensuring the success of a print project. He/she is responsible for co-ordinating advertising, in-house project teams, external suppliers/ vendors, time management and administration. Above all he/she will be an excellent communicator.
You will need to have the following experience and knowledge to join our team:
• Co-ordinate advertising – co-ordinate and process advertising material from creative agencies and/or clients. Advise and assist where required – must have excellent knowledge of prepress/DTP software.
• Co-ordinate Project Teams – including editorial, design, marketing and commercial ensuring the team is kept informed of current events/developments.
• Co-ordinate external suppliers/vendors – supervise the print process from file submission to final delivery, taking responsibility for quality control. External visits may be required.
You will need the following skills:
• Diplomatic and flexible nature
• Language skills are useful/desirable
• Excellent organisational skills
• Time management – knowledge of scheduling software/techniques an advantage
• Administrative skills, ensuring correspondence is logged and information consistently updated - advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office
You will need a valid driving licence.
Benefits include a tax free salary, private healthcare insurance, excellent working environment and generous holiday allowance.
For more information please view www.itp.com or apply with your CV and covering letter to Iain Seaton, Production Manager (iain.seaton@itp.com).
Sales Manager - Oil & Gas Middle East | 22 Jan 2012
We are looking for an experienced Sales Manager to join our team. At least two years online media sales experience and five years print is essential, preferably within a business to business background.
You must be experienced in developing new business and have the positive attitude, drive and dedication to succeed, achieve and over-achieve set targets. Excellent communication skills are required, both face to face and on the telephone. You will be adept at building effective working relationships with clients as well as with colleagues in the Energy team and also sales, editorial, marketing and events.
Arabic language skills will be an advantage.
Please apply in writing to judith.slann@itp.com with a covering letter and CV.
Deputy Editor - Time Out Dubai | 5 Jan 2012
ITP Publishing is looking for a Deputy Editor to join its flagship weekly title, Time Out Dubai. Applicants must demonstrate at least one year’s experience on a weekly title and five in total in magazine publishing. The position involves planning, writing and editing the features and regular sections, as well as contributing to guides, supplements, digital and Time Out events. The right candidate will also play a large role in the bi-annual publication, Time Out Style. Part of a small, incredibly talented team, you'll be working within a fast-paced and exciting environment for the largest publisher in the Middle East, based in the heart of Dubai.
To apply for the position please send a cover letter and your CV to recruitment@itp.com.
Sponsorship Sales Manager | 5 Dec 2011
An experienced sales manager is required for conferences / events / trade shows etc.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of selling high value sponsorships and exhibitor packages for a number of events throughout the year. A background in the construction industry is preferred.
The role is full time and is based in the tax free, coastal city of Dubai.
Please send your CV to: yazan.rahman@itp.com.
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Reporter - Construction Week | 30 Nov 2011
Construction Week needs an enthusiastic and talented reporter to join its team.
The reporter’s main role is to contribute a stack of daily news to ConstructionWeekOnline.com, plus regular features to the weekly print magazine.
A host of trade shows, company events and awards programmes provide a load of story leads, but the ideal candidate will also need to generate their own contacts and ideas.
This role requires a native English speaker, with a good nose for news, writing talent and a persistent, professional approach to news gathering.
The role is permanent, full time and based in Dubai.
To apply, please forward a CV, cover letter and an original 250 word news story on the construction industry in the GCC to stuart.matthews@itp.com.
PMV Editor | 30 Nov 2011
PMV Middle East needs an enthusiastic and talented editor.
As a specialist B2B title covering the plant, machinery and vehicle sector in the Gulf, the editor needs to be prepared to get their hands dirty. The applicant should be equally comfortable on building sites, in factories, and in boardrooms.
Rapid writing, a nose for news and a good sense of what will make a successful commercial feature, are all talents essential for the role.
As well as producing a monthly magazine, the editor will also contribute daily news to ConstructionWeekOnline.com, help out with team projects and special publications, plus represent the brand at industry events, trade shows and awards.
This role requires a native English speaker, with writing talent and a persistent, thorough and professional approach to information gathering. The role would suit someone with experience of B2B journalism.
The role is permanent, full time and based in Dubai.
To apply, please forward a CV, cover letter and an original 250 word news story on the construction industry in the GCC, plus three feature ideas for PMV Middle East to stuart.matthews@itp.com.
Editor - Men's Fitness | 30 Nov 2011
ITP, the largest magazine publishing group in the Middle East, seeks an experienced and passionate Editor for the market leading Middle East edition of Men’s Fitness Magazine.
With at least three year's experience on a consumer magazine, and at least one year’s experience as Deputy Editor or higher, the successful applicant will balance being a talented and resourceful writer with excellent organizational skills, a passion for the topic, and a pride for their work.
The position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work closely with the Design , Commercial and Production teams.
The closing date for applicants is 22nd December 2011.
TO APPLY
Please apply with a cover letter, a CV, and examples of your work to: recruitment@itp.com
Sales Executive - ArabianBusiness.com | 12 Oct 2011
A senior sales exec/ sales manager is required by the Middle East's major B2C Portal ArabianBusiness.com.
The ideal candidate will have a strong media sales background, and experience in digital advertising sales – eg. website advertising, direct e-marketing campaigns (and be familiar with email list rental etc).
Knowledge of the Middle East would be useful, and Arabic speaking is mandatory.
The candidate needs to have some online experience, but more than anything, they need to be hungry, proactive and self driven. ITP Digital is looking for someone with a proven track record at selling to agencies and direct to clients. Someone who can prove that they do not take no for an answer.
Apply with CV and covering letter to: abdul.gaffar@itp.com.
Sales Manager - Business Division | 5 Oct 2011
The Position
ITP Publishing Group in Dubai is looking to recruit a Sales Manager for its B2B Division:
• To create effective working relationships with the print and event sales teams
• To deliver a rapid-growth business
Skills & Experience
• Previous sponsorship sales experience
• Ability to work on own initiative, achieve and over achieve targets that are set
• Track record in launching new media projects
• Have ambition and drive to achieve fantastic results
• Must have proven track record in selling online B2B media
• Good professional face-to-face presentation skills and telephone manner
• Minimum two years experience, preferably with a business-to-business background in print, events and online
• New business skills essential.
• Ambition, skill and dedication are a must
Please send CV with covering letter to yazan.rahman@itp.com.
Ahlan! Features Editor | 25 Sep 2011
Ahlan!, the biggest selling magazine in the Middle East, is looking for a Features Editor to take charge of the celebrity, fashion, travel and beauty features. The Features Editor will report directly to the Deputy Editor and Editor of this well-known celebrity weekly and will have ultimate responsibility for their section. They will also be called upon to help contribute to all associated supplements – which includes the world famous HOT 100 series. Candidates must have a minimum of five years of journalism experience, including at least three years of international experience on a national UK, US or Australian title. Impeccable writing and editing skills, concise news and features planning, and the ability to write sparkling copy to short deadlines are essential.
To apply, please send your CV to recruitment@itp.com along with 300 words describing why you would be the perfect candidate.
SENIOR SALES EXECUTIVE/SALES MANAGER | 15 Aug 2011
A Senior Sales Executive/Sales Manager is required by the Middle East's major B2B Portal constructionweekonline.com
The ideal candidate will have a strong media sales background, and experience in digital advertising sales – e.g. display advertising, direct e-marketing campaigns (and be familiar with email list rental etc).
The candidate needs to have online experience, but more than anything, they need to be hungry, proactive and self driven. ITP Digital is looking for someone with a proven track record at selling direct to clients.
Knowledge of the construction industry preferred.
Please send your cv and a covering letter to: yazan.rahman@itp.com.
SALES MANAGER - ITP TECHNOLOGY DIVISION | 11 Aug 2011
ITP Technology Division is looking to recruit a Sales Manager responsible for selling advertising into its portfolio of magazines. We need someone who can create effective working relationships with our events sales teams to promote and deliver a rapid-growth business.
We expect that you will have:
• A minimum two years media sales experience, preferably with an interest and/or experience in Enterprise IT and ICT Industries.
• The ability to work on own initiative, achieve and over achieve targets that are set
• Ambition and drive to achieve fantastic results
• Good professional face-to-face presentation skills and telephone manner
• The ability to create effective working relationships with our events sales teams
• The ability to provide new business
• Hunger, ambition, skill and dedication
If you are interested in a challenging experience please send your CV with covering letter in the first instance to natasha.pendleton@itp.com. We look forward to hearing from you.
OIL & GAS MIDDLE EAST: REPORTER | 8 Aug 2011
ITP Business is looking for a reporter for its Energy stable of magazines, including Oil & Gas Middle East, its industry leading B2B title for the region’s upstream energy professionals. Working with the group editor, you will help select the content of the magazine, write and source copy, feed copy and images through to the design team and assist in proofing pages. You will understand how to make a magazine commercially successful and invaluable to its readers. Excellent writing and editing skills, a keen eye for detail and a ‘can do’ attitude are essential. Knowledge of the energy industry would be useful, but talent, willingness to learn and a genuine passion for business journalism are more important. Experience of writing and editing using an online content management system would also be useful. The position would suit a reporter, researcher or staff writer looking to take the next step in their career. The position is based in the tax-free, vibrant coastal city of Dubai.
Please apply with CV, cover letter, examples of your work and details of current salary to recruitment@itp.com.
ETIHAD INFLIGHT MAGAZINE: Translator | 1 Aug 2011
ITP Customer Publishing is looking for a talented, hardworking and passionate translator to translate articles from English to Arabic. The candidate will be working across the Etihad Airways group of in-flight publications. Etihad Airways is the national airline of the UAE, and flies from Abu Dhabi to 67 destinations worldwide. ITP produces four exciting publications for Etihad Airways: Etihad Inflight, the travel and lifestyle in-flight magazine; Aspire, the business and luxury travel publication produced for Etihad’s first and business class guests; E-Box, the monthly entertainment guide; and Exclusives, the duty free catalogue.
The position involves a combination of the following activities: reading through original material and translating it into the target language, as well as ensuring the meaning of the source text is retained. While the main job function is translating, candidates must also have the ability to edit and proofread final translated articles.
The ideal candidate will: be a graduate with around three years in-house experience; have a proven track record in translation and proofreading; have an obsessive eye for detail and a capacity to work both independently and as part of a multi-cultural team.
Specific requirements are:
1. Arabic as a mother tongue with a good command of English (Source language).
2. A strong ability to translate sophisticated articles from English to Arabic.
3. Experience in proofreading and localisation.
4. Strong knowledge of modern standard Arabic grammar.
5. A portfolio of travel, culture and lifestyle articles is desirable.
6. Minimum three years of in-house translation experience.
7. Superlative organisation, time management skills, self- motivation, an ability to work well under pressure and to be a team player.
8. The flexibility to work with a client.
9. InDesign and sub-editing expertise.
Shortlisted applicants will be asked to undergo translation test in order to determine level of translation skills.
Please send CVs, writing samples and covering letters to suha.halaseh@itp.com
Sales Manager - Business Division | 20 Jun 2011
ITP Publishing Group in the Emirate of Dubai is looking to recruit a Sales Manager for its Business Division.
If you have:
• The ability to work on own initiative, achieve and over achieve targets that are set
• A track record in launching new media projects both online and in print
• Ambition and drive to achieve fantastic results
• A proven track record in selling B2B media
• Good, professional face-to-face presentation skills and telephone manner
• A minimum two years experience, preferably with a business-to-business background in print, events and online
• New business skills
• Ambition, skill and dedication
Then we need to hear from you!
Please send CV with covering letter to recruitment@itp.com quoting reference DOM
Sales Manager | 17 May 2011
ITP Business Publishing is looking to recruit a Sales Manager for its Refining & Petrochemicals Middle East monthly magazine. You will be required to sell advertising into Refining & Petrochemicals Middle East and also to sell digital advertising onto www.arabianoilandgas.com.
You will need to have the ability to create effective working relationships with the Energy team: sales, editorial, marketing and events and to deliver a rapid-growth business with new revenue streams in the Energy group. The position will be 75% telephone based due to the geography base of the clients and potential clients and will require working later to reach North American clients.
You will need to have the following skills & experience:-
• Ability to work on own initiative, achieve and over achieve targets that are set
• Track record in launching new media projects
• Ambition and drive to achieve fantastic results
• Proven track record in selling online and B2B print media
• Good professional face-to-face presentation skills and telephone manner
• Minimum two years media sales experience, preferably with a business-to-business background
• New business skills essential
• Hunger, ambition, skill and dedication
• Arabic would be an advantage
• Experience working in an engineering background, especially refinery related or speciality chemical related would be an advantage
Please send CV with covering letter to recruitment@itp.com.
Senior Reporter - Arabian Business | 26 Apr 2011
Can you put tough questions to the world’s leading CEOs? Can you distil complex issues into easily readable copy? Do you have solid experience as a business journalist?
Arabian Business, the Gulf’s leading source of informed news, features and commentary, is seeking a senior reporter to work across its print and online brands.
Based in Dubai, your role will include writing for both ArabianBusiness.com and Arabian Business, a weekly magazine, which are run by the Middle East’s biggest publishing house, ITP.
You will require at least two years’ experience in business journalism, preferably in more than one sector. You will also have the ability to generate and deliver fantastic news and feature ideas, and produce copy that is both entertaining and useful.
The role will involve covering many of the key industries in one of the world’s most exciting emerging markets, including banking and finance, politics and economics, energy, construction and real estate, and many more.
We offer a competitive salary and an opportunity to work on one of the region’s most dynamic brands.
Please send a CV, covering letter and relevant clippings to mailto:recruitment@itp.com
Editor, Construction Week Al Arabiya | 17 Jan 2011
An experienced B2B editor is required to edit Construction Week Al Arabiya, a monthly, Arabic language print magazine for the construction industry.
The editor will need to produce the print magazine, as well as contribute daily news to ConstructionWeekOnline.com, manage an awards programme and represent the brand at conferences and trade shows.
The ideal candidate will be a native Arabic speaker, with a good grasp of verbal and written English, who is able to translate copy from English to Arabic.
They will also possess sharp writing skills, an eye for detail, an understanding of commercial publishing and have experience at deputy or editor level. Experience working with InDesign would also be an advantage.
The role is permanent, full time and based in Dubai. Travel to other Gulf states, including Saudi Arabia, will be expected.
Please send your cv together with a covering letter explaining why you are a suitable applicant, to recruitment@itp.com.
