Editor-in-Chief, ITP Hospitality
ITP Media GroupDubai, United Arab Emirates
Posted February 23, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
ITP Media Group is one of the Middle East’s largest media conglomerates, operating over 80 brands that include global titles such as Time Out, Harper’s Bazaar, and GQ. The company delivers premium content across print, digital, and experiential platforms—publishing, video production, social media, and live events—to a highly engaged GCC audience. Its ITP Live arm extends the digital footprint through a leading influencer agency, original video content, gaming, and live events, while the Customer division supplies exhibition catalogues and specialist trade publications for Dubai World Trade Centre partners. With a 360‑degree strategy that blends traditional media, cutting‑edge digital services, and market intelligence, ITP differentiates itself by offering end‑to‑end media solutions that drive measurable engagement for brands across the region.
Job Description
ITP Media Group is looking for an experienced and proactive Editor-in-Chief to lead its Hospitality Group of titles. With more than two decades of authority in the market and a loyal audience of senior decision-makers across the GCC and MENA, Hotelier Middle East and Caterer Middle East sit at the heart of the hospitality industry.
Requirements
- Lead and execute the overall editorial direction of Hotelier Middle East and Caterer Middle East across print, social and digital.
- Drive audience and subscriber growth across Hotelier and Caterer digital and social platforms.
- Ensure Hotelier and Caterer are the first to publish critical news and exclusives from the region in their respective sectors.
- Lead and be the brand face of Hotelier and Caterer’s annual stable of live events and awards.
- Develop engaging editorial calendars aligned with the brand standards.
- Keep it current, identifying commercial and audience opportunities within it and communicating them to other teams.
- Identify key industry trends, emerging themes, and exclusives to expand reach and pursue opportunities.
- Produce and present regular reports on brand, audience and subscriber growth.
- Cultivate and maintain strong industry connections.
- Mentor and guide the Hospitality Group’s editorial team, overseeing all content creation maintaining the highest standards of accuracy, relevancy, and detail.
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off