Freelance Writer jobs in United Arab Emirates
Senior Arabic Documentary & Narrative Writer - Freelance
Alsayegh Worldwide
Senior Arabic Documentary & Narrative Writer
Job summary
A cultural organization is seeking a senior Arabic writer for a short-term project in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will write original scripts for educational content and shape an authoritative Arabic narrative voice while collaborating with production teams. Native or near-native Arabic proficiency and a strong portfolio in documentary storytelling are required. This full-time role offers a 3-month contract, emphasizing depth and cultural literacy.
Qualifications
- Native or near-native Arabic speaker.
- Proven experience in documentary, cultural, or heritage storytelling.
- Portfolio showcasing previous writing work.
Responsibilities
- Write original Arabic scripts for documentary-style and educational content.
- Shape a clear, authoritative Arabic narrative voice.
- Collaborate closely with strategy and production teams.
Skills
We’re seeking a senior Arabic writer to work on a short-term project centered on heritage, leadership, and national memory.
This role is about language, depth, and authority— not translation or generic copywriting.
- Write original Arabic scripts for documentary-style and educational content
- Shape a clear, authoritative Arabic narrative voice
- Experiment with form while respecting institutional tone and dignity
- Collaborate closely with strategy and production teams
- Native or near-native Arabic, with exceptional writing ability
- Proven experience in documentary, cultural, or heritage storytelling
- Strong cultural literacy and editorial discipline
- Portfolio required
- 3-month contract
- Full-time, on-site (Abu Dhabi)
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