Job Opening
 Assistant Editor for RUYA

The Goethe-Institute in Cairo is looking for a committed freelance Assistant Editor for RUYA. This position is initially limited until 31.12.2025, with a possible extension for 2026.

RUYA is the online multimedia magazine of the Goethe-Institut in the Arab-speaking countries in North Africa and the Middle East. The focus is set on topics that move people in the region and beyond. Intercultural dialogue and the exploration of new perspectives on current social issues are at the heart of the magazine.

The assistant editor researches and plans new articles in collaboration with the editor-in-chief. In this role, you will be required to develop target group-oriented content and edit content to meet publication standards.

Assistant Editor Tasks

  • Research and plan new articles and audiovisual content
  • Liaising with external writers, reporters, photographers etc. ensuring deadlines are met
  • Conception, research, development and design of target group-oriented content in coordination with the chief editor
  • Proofread, edit and rewrite articles in Arabic to meet publication standards
  • Suggest possible sources and improvements for pieces
  • Choose supporting material, like images and illustrations
  • Follow current events and developments and suggest original ideas
  • Content management with Contens; formal and functional quality control
  • Use SEO to draw attention to articles
  • Actively raise the profile of the publication  
  • Provide administrative support to the editor-in-chief if needed

Assistant Editor Requirements

  • French and Arabic at native speaker level and good knowledge of English (German optional)
  • Proven editorial and journalistic expertise and several years of experience
  • Knowledge of the latest developments in digital publishing
  • Good knowledge of the MENA region
  • Committed, organized, precise, reliable and flexible
This job is on a freelance service contract basis. The job doesn’t require you to be in a certain place and can be done 100% remotely. Remuneration is based on the remuneration scheme of the Goethe-Institut Cairo.

How to apply

Please send your application in English with cover letter, CV and work examples (links in case of online or video examples) by e-mail until 02.11.2024* to: ruya@goethe.de, subject: Assistant Editor**

* We will only contact you after the deadline has expired.
** Applications without subject cannot be considered