- Build a superior image for Saatchi & Saatchi and assure a high quality & time efficient production service
- Develop the print production techniques and investigate about the variety of software and hardware launched internationally

Skills
- Experience in InDesign, Illustrator, Quork and Photoshop
- Print production and artwork skills
- Good knowledge in Photoshop
- Ability to follow technology and adapt to new products

Education
Graphic Design/Advertising

Company Profile
Member of Saatchi & Saatchi worldwide.
Started in the Middle East in 1990, while Beirut operations began in 1992.

The Agency’s client list includes some of the most strategically demanding, unconventional and objective driven clients in the region.
The agency has consistently won one of the largest numbers of creative awards.
The agency is also known for regional and international government, institutional and corporate advertising.
The glory of the brands the agency services comes first in the minds of its people.
Saatchi & Saatchi Levant is a strategic advertising agency with both a global reputation for excellence as part of the most awarded network in the world and a regional reputation for creative dominance and strategic efficiency.

Regional Press Network, an outsourcing firm of Zawya, is looking for an Editor to join its Beirut team. The successful candidate has a keen interest in the region’s business and political affairs and developments. As an Editor, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

•Formulating policy, planing, coordinating, and directing editorial activities and supervising journalists who assist in selecting and preparing material for publication in the Newswire.

•Coordinating with journalists and managing director on the selection and assignment of stories which will be gathered from the Arabic press from across the region.

•Coordinating with managing director on the training of staff journalists in regards to style and overall editorial competency

•Writing or assigning staff members or freelance writers to write articles, reports, editorials, reviews, and other material. Reading and evaluating material submitted for publication.

•Editing special monthly sector reports produced by the company’s research team, including short business overviews of regional companies for the Corporate Monitor product.

•Assisting in formulating editorial policy and directs editorial team in regards to production and meeting deadlines.

•Occasionally writing articles on certain topics including leading editorials in coordination with managing director.

•Determining placement of stories based on relative significance.

•Writing or revising headlines. Edit copying. Performing related editorial duties as required.

•Representing the newswire at professional and community functions.

Skills

Personal qualities / Skills Needed:
Knowledgeable about and able to write financial stories in English / Arabic effectively
Ability to source and analyse information
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Impeccable command of English and Arabic
Keen interest in the regions’ business and political affairs
Self motivated and keen to continuously improve and develop professionally
Able to work under pressure and result orientated

Computer literate (use of MS Office)

Languages: English & Arabic (French is an advantage).

Education

Journalism