Salla
Editor in Chief
- Permanent
- Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
Job expiry date: 29/04/2026
Job overview
Date posted
15/03/2026
Location
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Seniority
Senior & Lead
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
29/04/2026
Job description
The Editor in Chief at Salla, based in Jeddah, leads the editorial function for one of the fastest-growing e-commerce platforms in the MENA region. This role oversees the planning, creation, review, and publication of content across all digital channels, ensuring editorial quality, consistency, and alignment with the company's messaging. The position requires leadership of a multidisciplinary editorial team, defining editorial standards, tone, and content policies while collaborating closely with marketing, product, and digital teams. Responsibilities include executing a strategic content roadmap, reviewing and approving content, managing publishing schedules, and tracking content performance with actionable insights. Proficiency in CMS tools such as WordPress, SEO fundamentals, and analytics platforms like Google Analytics is essential. The role demands strategic vision, operational management, quality assurance, and cross-functional coordination to ensure high-quality, impactful content delivery.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Lead and manage the editorial team, overseeing daily operations and content output to maintain high-quality editorial standards.
- Define and enforce editorial policies, tone, and standards to ensure consistent brand messaging across all channels.
- Develop and execute a comprehensive digital content strategy aligned with company objectives, market trends, and audience engagement goals.
- Collaborate with marketing, product, and other cross-functional teams to align content with promotional campaigns, product launches, and corporate messaging.
- Review, edit, and approve all content prior to publication, ensuring accuracy, quality, and adherence to editorial guidelines.
- Track, analyze, and report content performance metrics using tools such as Google Analytics to inform strategy and optimize content impact.
- Manage publishing schedules and workflows, ensuring timely delivery of content across multiple digital platforms.
- Continuously monitor industry trends, audience preferences, and competitive landscape to refine content strategy and editorial focus.
Experience & skills
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Media, Communications, or a related field.
- 5–8 years of experience in editorial, content, or digital media roles, preferably in tech or startup environments.
- Proficiency with CMS tools such as WordPress and a solid understanding of SEO best practices.
- Experience in tracking and analyzing content performance using analytics platforms, including Google Analytics.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience overseeing editorial or content teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong command of English; Arabic proficiency is advantageous.
- Ability to develop, implement, and enforce editorial standards, tone, and content policies across an organization.
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects, publishing schedules, and content pipelines efficiently.