Right Calibre Consulting is exclusively retained by one of the GCC's leading social media platforms to appoint a Head of Content. With a large and rapidly growing user base across the UAE and wider region, our client is investing significantly in their content function and looking for an experienced leader at a senior level.
The Role
Reporting to C-suite, the Head of Content will be responsible for defining and executing the platform's content strategy - covering original content, creator partnerships, editorial standards, and audience growth across Arabic and English-speaking markets.
This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both strategic vision and operational delivery, working cross-functionally with Product, Marketing, and Commercial teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and own the platform's content strategy across the GCC, with a focus on the UAE and Saudi Arabia
- Lead and scale a team of content managers, producers, and editors
- Build and manage relationships with creators, influencers, and content partners
- Set and maintain editorial guidelines, content quality standards, and publishing frameworks
- Work closely with Product on content discovery, curation, and personalisation features
- Use performance data and audience insights to continuously refine content decisions
- Ensure localisation is culturally credible and audience-appropriate across markets
- Contribute to platform strategy as a senior member of the leadership team
Candidate Profile
- 10+ years in digital content, social media, or editorial — with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role
- Strong knowledge of the GCC social media landscape and regional audience behaviour
- Proven experience building content teams and managing creator or publisher ecosystems
- Bilingual Arabic-English proficiency is a significant advantage
- Data-literate, with the ability to translate analytics into content decisions
- Background in a social media platform, OTT service, broadcaster, or digital media company preferred
