ITP Media Group (ITP) is one of the Middle East's largest media companies, with a portfolio of more than 80 brands across digital, print, events, awards, video and social platforms. Its portfolio includes leading international and regional titles such as Arabian Business, Harper's Bazaar Arabia, Esquire Middle East and Cosmopolitan Middle East.
ROLE OVERVIEW
ITP Luxury, part of ITP Media Group, is seeking a highly analytical, research-led Whitepaper Editor to deliver authoritative long-form content across real estate, business and finance. The role requires the ability to translate complex data, market intelligence and emerging trends into clear, persuasive and well-structured whitepapers for senior decision-makers.
The ideal candidate is comfortable working with industry reports, economic data, financial analysis and regulatory material, and can quickly develop subject-matter expertise in new areas. This position sits at the intersection of research, journalism and strategic content, supporting thought leadership, commercial objectives and lead generation.
Requirements
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Own the end-to-end production of whitepapers across real estate, business and finance.
- Develop research frameworks, structured outlines and narrative direction prior to drafting.
- Integrate primary and secondary research, expert insights and industry data into cohesive reports.
- Conduct in-depth research using market studies, economic reports, academic papers, regulatory documents and financial filings.
- Evaluate source credibility and ensure all content is accurate, evidence-based and analytically robust.
- Analyses and interpret datasets, charts, benchmarks and key market indicators.
- Produce market overviews, competitive landscapes, trend analyses and forward-looking insights.
- Assess market cycles, supply-demand dynamics, pricing trends, transaction data, financing models and regulatory developments.
- Translate regional and global trends into clear implications for senior audiences.
- Write on corporate strategy, economic indicators, industry transformation, digitalization and sustainability.
- Ensure whitepapers align with business objectives, including thought leadership, lead generation and product positioning.
- Manage the full production lifecycle, from research and drafting through revisions and final delivery.
- Collaborate with designers and internal stakeholders to ensure clarity, quality and consistency.
- Manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining high editorial standards.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- 3+ years experience in whitepaper writing, research analysis, business journalism, consulting or technical writing.
- Demonstrated long-form writing capability, with a portfolio of structured, analytical and authoritative work.
- Strong research skills, including sourcing, verifying and synthesizing complex information.
- Solid understanding of real estate markets, business fundamentals and/or crypto ecosystems.
- Ability to interpret economic data, KPIs, financial indicators and industry benchmarks.
- Experience writing for senior audiences, including C-suite executives, investors and policymakers.
- Strong analytical judgment, organization and attention to detail.
- Familiarity with GCC markets and regional business environments.
- Experience producing persona-driven, lead-generation whitepapers.
