IDB2421 - Copywriter

Job Role

Develop written content for IsDB ensuring quality prose and consistency of messaging.

Key Accountabilities

•  Research and write well-written and up-to-date content for use across all IsDB communications channels and external outlets
•  Responsible for writing talking points on behalf of IsDB leadership, key messages, fact sheets, media Q&As, opinion pieces, feature copy and speaking notes and copy for social media
•  Ensure all communications output meets the highest-standards, and is consistently on-message
•  Support the development of IsDB’s tone of voice, partnering with colleagues in the marketing and communications division
•  Expertise in developing and reformatting content for use across multiple channels, for instance media, social media and digital, supporting fully-integrated marketing communications campaigns
•  Keep up to date with latest news from Islamic Finance and global development, including announcements, opinion sharing and trends, in order to identify relevancy and opportunity for IsDB thought leadership
  

Job Requirements

Academic qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communication or relevant field or similar experience in journalism required

Languages
• English (Mandatory)
• Arabic (Preferred)
• French (Preferred)

Minimum number of years and nature of experience
• 3 years in an editorial role for a major global organisation of business
• Good understanding of IsDB external and internal landscape
• Excellent writing skills and attention to detail
• Can demonstrate examples of high-quality editorial content
• Must be able to adapt content for range of audiences, from formal speeches to social media

Job specific competencies
• Flawless writing skills which fulfils the requirements of the brief
• Ability to flex writing style and tone to capture a range of voices
• Maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders to source content and key information 
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work as part of a wider communications team, sharing your insights across the team
• Amplify content by re-purposing for different channels 
• Awareness of key messages and how these can be effectively woven into copy
• Ability to meet deadlines and turnaround copy quickly 

Location

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Headquarter

Travel requirements

As needed.