At Careem we are led by a powerful purpose to simplify and improve lives in the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan. We\'re pioneering the development of innovative services to aid the mobility of people, the mobility of things and the mobility of money.

We\'re in the driving seat as we help to define how technology will shape progress in some of the fastest-growing countries in the world. Our teams are building tech to meet the needs of the future in areas including data and AI, e-commerce, technology-enabled logistics, maps, identity, and fintech.

We\'re well placed to solve complex and meaningful challenges at scale, with deep tech expertise, strong regulatory relationships, a local presence, and increasingly specialised global teams which are structured to operate as autonomous start-ups. Our team of over 400 engineers and developers are empowered to develop cutting-edge technology every day.

Careem was established in July 2012, became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Uber Technologies, Inc. in January 2020, and today operates in over 100 cities across 12 countries.

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on, and passionate senior food editorial writer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a deep knowledge of the food and restaurant scene in Dubai, and be able to build editorial content around suggesting restaurants for various occasions and use cases. Strong writing skills in English is a must (plus Arabic is preferred), as the candidate will be responsible for creating engaging and informative content for our app, blog, emails, and social media channels. The role sits within the Creative Studio in Careem and requires close collaboration with the creative, UX design, marketing, account, and product teams.

Responsibilities:

• Research and write engaging content about the food and restaurant scene in Dubai
• Suggest restaurants for various occasions and use cases
• Write content for our app, blog, emails, and social media channels
• Edit and proofread content to ensure accuracy and clarity
• Meet deadlines and adhere to editorial guidelines

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience as an editor / editorial copywriter in the food and restaurant sector
• Strong knowledge of the food and restaurant scene in Dubai
• Excellent writing and editing skills in English (plus Arabic is preferred)
• Ability to work independently, to manage projects & stakeholders
• Bachelor\'s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field preferred

What we\'ll provide you

In addition to a competitive long-term total compensation with salary and equity, we have a reward philosophy that expands beyond this. As a Careem colleague you will be able to:

• Be part of a hybrid working environment
• Work from any country in the world for 30 days a year
• Use Unlimited Vacation days throughout the year
• Access fitness reimbursements for health activities including: gym, health club and training classes.
• Work and learn from great minds
• Create impact in a region with untapped potential
• Explore new opportunities to learn and grow every day

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