Job Description

Editorial Project Manager

Explorer Publishing is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, and proactive Editorial Project Manager to join our dynamic team in Dubai. This is a full-time, office-based role offering a unique opportunity to manage complex editorial projects while driving production schedules and coordinating internal and external resources.

The successful candidate will excel at balancing multiple priorities, managing workflows and ensuring the timely delivery of projects that maintain Explorer's exceptional standards. You will have a passion for content creation, coupled with excellent organisational and communication skills to liaise effectively with clients, internal teams and freelancers.

Our work environment is fast-paced and often high-pressure, reflecting our commitment to delivering outstanding publications primarily for government and high-profile corporate clients. The right candidate will thrive in this setting and demonstrate flexibility, resilience and a solutions-oriented mindset.

You will have a background in book or corporate editing and be capable of understanding design requirements and articulating the same to the company's creative team. Flawless English writing, editing and proofreading skills are a must, as are uncompromising standards and impeccable attention to detail. You will also need to be an excellent communicator with the ability and intuition to understand client needs.

Candidates must be available to work full time in our Dubai office.

The role involves:

Managing end-to-end production schedules and resources for multiple concurrent projects Overseeing individual projects from ideation through to final delivery Supporting content planning, writing, editing, copyediting and proofreading across a range of editorial assignments Coordinating in-house production teams (creative, editorial, cartography), as well as external contributors Ensure adherence to client briefs, production timelines, budgets and high editorial standards Act as the main point of contact for clients, ensuring smooth communication and alignment with client objectives Monitor project progress and budgets, troubleshoot issues and implement solutions to keep projects on track Uphold Explorer Publishing's commitment to quality, accuracy and attention to detail in every project

Position Requirements

Proven experience in managing projects and production schedules in a publishing or communications environment Relevant editorial qualifications in written English Fluent English speaker with impeccable written and spoken communication skills. Ability to also speak and write Arabic proficiently is preferred, but not required Exceptional editing, proofreading and quality control skills (spelling, grammar, punctuation, consistency, visual editing) Strong organisational, multitasking and time management abilities Confident and clear communicator with excellent client-facing skills Experience working with high-profile accounts and meeting tight deadlines Positive, enthusiastic and collaborative team player

If you fit all the above requirements, please send a cover letter, CV and writing samples to info@askexplorer.com stating the reference code EXPEDPM_2025 in

the subject line. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete an editorial test.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Ability to commute/relocate:

Al Quoz: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):

How many years of English Editorial work experience do you have? Do you hold a college degree in Business Administration/Project Management, English Language/Literature, Journalism, Media Studies or other relevant discipline? What is your level of proficiency in written and spoken English? Are you available to start within 30 days or less of receiving an offer? How many years of experience do you have in book and/or periodical publishing? How many years of experience do you have managing client communication? Are you comfortable managing multiple complex projects and schedules at one time? Are you comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment where flexibility and problem-solving are essential?
Experience:

Project Management: 3 years (Required)
Application Deadline: 11/07/2025