Translation Editor - Vogue Arabia

ABOUT CONDÉ NAST

Condé Nast is a global media company, home to iconic brands including Condé Nast Traveller, AD, Vogue, GQ, The New Yorker, Glamour, Vanity Fair and Wired, among many others. The company's award-winning content reaches 88 million consumers in print, 419 million in digital and 432 million across social platforms, and generates more than 1 billion video views each month.

The company is headquartered in London and New York and operates in 32 markets worldwide, including China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico & Latin America, Middle East, Spain, Taiwan, the U.K. and the U.S, with local licence partners across the globe.

Condé Nast Middle East is dedicated to producing high-quality, compelling content that connects with Middle East's most influential audiences. Our vision for our workplace is one that is centred on transparency and respect and with values that bring forward the best in all of us.

We are committed to creating a culture where diverse voices and perspectives are encouraged and respected, and where all employees are equally supported in developing their careers — where people can truly be themselves and achieve their best.

Translation Editor, Middle East

Reporting to the Head of Editorial Content, the Translation Editor will be an integral part of the editorial team, working closely with Vogue’s content teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

• Translate English content for print, digital (website), and social media into high-quality Arabic, ensuring accuracy while maintaining Vogue’s signature tone of voice.
• Ensure translations are linguistically and grammatically accurate while preserving the original meaning and intent.
• Adapt translations to reflect regional sensitivities, traditions, and cultural nuances while maintaining brand consistency.
• Assist in compiling and updating an in-house style guide for Arabic-language content.
• Collaborate with the editorial and digital teams to ensure the translated content aligns with the overall content strategy.
• Review the copy submitted by the Arabic content team and ensure it aligns with our strategy across all platforms.
• Work closely with the Editorial team, Audience Development Manager, HEC/Digital Lead to perpetually strive for Condé Nast to be producing world-class central journalism in the Middle East, placing a premium on efficiency and quality.
• Create and translate multilingual search engine optimisation (SEO) to ensure content is highly searchable. Knowledge of SEO best-practice and how to successfully implement keywords to drive organic traffic is a plus.
• An understanding of translations management systems (TMS) and linguistic automation is a plus.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

• Mother tongue Arabic and working-proficiency English speaker.
• Subject matter expertise around fashion and lifestyle within digital and print
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Copywriting experience within the fashion industry or a related industry.
• Strong editorial transcreation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Diplomatic approach towards multi-market communication.
• Awareness of regional developments and cultural shifts in current affairs, journalistic style, and style reportage.
• Ability to work to stringent deadlines.
• Flexibility during high-volume periods such as fashion month.