The National is the Middle East's leading English-language news outlet. Since its launch in 2008, it has built a reputation for trusted, award-winning journalism across digital, video, audio, newsletters and social platforms. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, The National is supported by bureaux in London, Washington and Beirut, alongside correspondents across the Middle East and around the world. It delivers authoritative reporting, insightful analysis and balanced perspectives on the issues shaping the region and the world.
Role Summary
The Podcast editor is an internal and external podcast leader and is responsible for growing our podcast audience by relationship building and managing the podcast team on a day-to-day basis.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for developing and implementing effective strategies to grow The National’s podcast audience
- Managing the podcast team including the scheduling, administration, producing, recording, editing, publishing and promoting of podcasts to the highest editorial standards
- Building strong relationships with platforms, partners and others to create strategic opportunities to grow podcasts
- Working diligently to ensure The National maintains best practices toward discoverability
- Remain up-to-date on the podcast marketing landscape and monitoring how audiences respond to different techniques including ad promos, on and off platform opportunities, live events, etc.
- Responding quickly to opportunities to capitalise on news and features
- Creative remit to generate original, Middle East relevant content
- Actively participate in the newsroom and news flow to maximise audience reach
- Continuously advocate for podcast projects within the context of editorial proposals, especially considering The National's digital focus
- Work with multimedia editor to build and improve overall podcast offering
- Support commercial/advertorial projects with budgeting, planning and team resources
- Upholds and respects the editorial guidelines of The National, avoid circumstances in which the brand could be brought into disrepute and respect the custodianship of IMI and its constituents
Independence & Accountability
The person devises work methods according to general directives, policies and advanced professional standards.
Key Requirements
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- High attention to quality and detail.
- Strong technical and professional knowledge of multimedia production.
- Demonstrated customer focus and responsiveness to editorial needs.
- Ability and willingness to develop others’ capabilities.
- Creative mindset with the ability to generate daily and campaign ideas.
- Team-oriented, self-motivated, and adaptable to evolving technologies.
- Fluency in written and spoken English is essential.
- Proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro and other audio/video editing tools.
- Skilled in operating video cameras, lighting, and audio equipment.
- 4–6 years of professional experience in media or digital production, including a minimum of 2 years in podcast production or a related field within a large or fast-paced environment.
- Proven experience working in online news or digital publishing.
- Experience interpreting analytics and applying data-driven insights to improve digital performance.
- Flexibility to work shift patterns and travel when required.
- Bachelor’s degree in media, Journalism, Communications, Audio Production, or a related field.
