Head of Content

About the Role

Noble Horizon is seeking an experienced Head of Content to lead Saudi Living’s content strategy, editorial direction, and creative team. This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires a leader who understands Saudi Arabia’s audiences, culture, and digital landscape to develop engaging content.

Role Purpose and Impact

The Head of Content will be responsible for building a strong content function, growing the audience, and ensuring consistent quality, accuracy, and delivery across various platforms. This involves hands-on leadership to translate cultural understanding into relevant content.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a content strategy aligned with Saudi Living’s brand, audience, and business goals.
• Lead, coach, and manage content creators, writers, editors, and video talent, setting clear expectations and ensuring accountability.
• Manage the editorial calendar across website, social media, video, and community channels.
• Oversee content covering life in Saudi Arabia, including lifestyle, events, local experiences, and community stories.
• Ensure all content is accurate, culturally relevant, and aligned with brand standards and applicable local requirements.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and commercial teams to deliver effective branded content and campaigns.
• Set and track content KPIs, including audience growth, engagement, traffic, and content delivery, using insights to improve results.
• Build relationships with creators, contributors, brands, and community partners.
• Introduce practical tools, including AI, to improve content planning, production, and quality control.
• Take ownership of deadlines, team performance, and the delivery of agreed outcomes.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least 7 years of experience in digital content, editorial, media, or content marketing, including 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi Arabia’s culture, audience preferences, and digital media landscape.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering measurable audience growth.
• Excellent editorial judgment, storytelling skills, and attention to detail.
• Strong understanding of social media, short-form video, SEO, and content analytics.
• Excellent Arabic and English communication skills, with the ability to oversee content in both languages.
• Experience managing branded content and balancing editorial quality with commercial objectives.
• Saudi market experience is essential; experience building or scaling a content team is preferred.

Required Skills

• Proactive and collaborative leadership style.
• Strong accountability.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Application Process

Candidates meeting the above requirements are encouraged to apply for this position.