Arabic Copywriter & Program Manager

Black Pearl Consult is looking for a highly skilled Arabic Copywriter & Program Manager to join a leading live events and cultural management organisation in Abu Dhabi. This unique opportunity combines expert Arabic copywriting with programme management, requiring a creative and strategic professional who can deliver compelling Arabic content while overseeing programmes and coordinating key project activities.

The

successful candidate will lead high-level Arabic content creation, including

executive speeches, op-eds, press releases, and specialized cultural

publications, while managing major literary, cultural, and community engagement

initiatives. This role requires a professional who can seamlessly bridge elite

Arabic copywriting with end-to-end program delivery, government stakeholder

relations, and national identity initiatives in alignment with the UAE’s

cultural strategy.

Key Responsibilities

1 High-Level

Executive Copywriting & Content Creation:

• Draft

  executive-level Arabic speeches, official statements, op-eds, press releases,

  media interviews, and formal correspondence for senior leaders and

  dignitaries.

• Write, review,

  and edit comprehensive Arabic content across event collateral, specialist

  publications, annual reports, art & exhibition catalogs, digital platforms,

  and brochures.

• Create engaging

  Arabic digital content, scripts, and multi-channel media strategies to maximize

  audience outreach and brand positioning.

2 Literary &

Cultural Program Management

• Oversee and

  develop annual literary, publishing, translation, and authorship programs in

  collaboration with UAE and regional publishing houses, authors, and

  intellectuals.

• Build and manage

  strategic partnerships with key UAE governmental, semi-governmental, and

  private cultural entities, language centers, writer associations, and

  publishing bodies.

• Plan and execute

  initiatives celebrating national literary occasions (e.g., Emirati Writer’s

  Day, World Arabic Language Day, World Poetry Day) and manage institutional

  representation at major UAE and regional book fairs.

• Develop

  initiatives that honor prominent Emirati and Arab literary figures, document

  their creative legacy, and elevate awareness of Arabic literature.

3 National Identity

& Community Outreach Programs

• Supervise,

  design, and measure the strategic impact of community initiatives aimed at

  strengthening national identity, cultural legacy, and local values.

• Direct media

  leadership programs for young talents, offering structured training to elevate

  skills in cultural journalism and modern media tools.

• Build and manage

  an ambassador network of media personalities, cultural influencers, and program

  alumni; integrate local artists and thinkers into company programs.

• Innovate

  community engagement models aligned with national visions (e.g., UAE Centennial

  2031 & We the UAE 2031) spanning arts education, heritage values, and

  cultural loyalty frameworks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s

  degree in Arabic Language & Literature, Mass Communication, Journalism,

  Public Relations, or Cultural Studies. A Master’s degree in a related field is

  strongly preferred.

• Minimum

  of 8+ years of progressive experience in Arabic content development, media, or

  cultural program management, with at least 3 years in a managerial or

  managerial-track role.

• Proven

  track record within the UAE cultural sector, government cultural entities,

  Arabic language centers, literary institutions, publishing houses, or

  specialized media organizations.

• Language

  & Copywriting Mastery: Native-level command of classical Arabic (Fusha)

  with a demonstrated portfolio of executive speechwriting, press releases, and

  literary publication editing. Fluent English communication skills.

• Program

  & Stakeholder Management: Hands-on experience in program planning, budget

  oversight, and project lifecycle execution, backed by an established network of

  UAE cultural institutions, publishers, media professionals, and thought

  leaders.

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