KAPITA is looking for an Editor to join its team for Business LANDSCAPE Magazine, a quarterly published magazine that sheds light on the Iraqi private sector, its challenges, developments, investments, and the entrepreneurial scene. It serves as a platform for the Iraqi business ecosystem.

Joining the magazine team will give you the opportunity to prepare and edit articles, manage content for each issue, and engage with a variety of sectors and Iraqi leading figures in the ecosystem. You will also be part of KAPITA’s broader mission, working alongside other departments focused on empowering Iraq's private sector through research, programs, investments, and policymaking



Key Responsibilities


  • Developing content outlines and structures that align with the magazine’s objectives and themes.

  • Editing and proofreading articles on various business sectors, topics, and themes, ensuring high standards of accuracy, clarity, and consistency.

  • Producing editorial content, including opinion pieces and in-depth articles.

  • Coordinating and engaging with writers, researchers, and contributors to ensure the seamlessness of the publication process.

  • Staying informed about Iraqi market trends, private sector players, and the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

  • Reporting updates, milestones, and results to the editorial team.


Qualification & Skills

  • Advanced writing, reading, speaking, and listening skills in English and Arabic.

  • Previous writing and editing experience (articles, publications, essays, etc.).

  • Proficiency in using Google Workspace tools (Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Gmail, Calendar, and Meet).

  • Ability to produce coherent and engaging articles.

  • Ability to manage the entire editorial process from content creation to final publication.

  • Excellent critical thinking, analytical mindset, and creative problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to work within a diverse team and coordinate with various stakeholders.

  • Excellent communication skills to engage and coordinate with the team, authors, and contributors.



Time Efforts: Full-time

Location: Onsite in Baghdad or Remotely

Working Hours: 9:00 - 17:00

Working Days: Sunday - Thursday




How to apply:


To apply for the ‘Editor’ position please click the link:


https://forms.gle/ytsP4gchWYmK2DBs9 



Submission Deadline: Saturday, July 06, 2024.



Join us at KAPITA and be a part of our mission.



Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we will only contact short-listed candidates for further screening. 


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For more information about Kapita, visit our website: www.kapita.iq 

Posted in on Wednesday, 26th June, 2024