Aya Jaber

Experience

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  ITP Publishing- L'Officiel Magazine

  Jan 2011 - Feb 2012

  Deputy Editor In Chief

  Acting as a key member of the magazine and ensuring monthly editions are prepared in a timely manner as per the set policies and vision. Duties include:• Assist in the preparation of the monthly flat plan and suggest ideas about new articles, beauty products or candidates for interviews• Perform interviews with a variety of artists, designers, brand directors, etc. and convert them into articles for the magazine• Translate interviews from both English and French into Arabic• Translate selected articles from the French version of the magazine into Arabic• Revise and improve the content, grammar, and style of all articles in the magazine• Write headlines and captions, and review page proofs• Continuous follow up with PR agencies on timely deliverables Show less

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  Leo Burnett

  Feb 2012 - Jan 2013

  Arabic Editor - LEOCOMM

  Acting as a vital associate within the Public Relations team in providing all Arabic content materials for press releases, media contents, and translation requirements for clients within the FMCG, Telecommunications, Entertainment, Consultancy, amongst others. Main duties include:• crafting effective communications in Arabic• Brand Advocacy Program, reaching out to media• Identifying opportunities with Women’s publications and other media by leveraging previous experience at women’s publication• Familiar with the legal translation field as a co-sworn translator• Delivers exceptional focus on key message delivery and strategic targeting of audiences Show less

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  Mediaquest Corp.

  Jan 2013 - May 2014

  Senior Editor- Marie Claire Arabia& Marie Claire Lower Gulf

  Acting as a key member of both magazines, main duties include:• Suggest ideas about new articles and interviews and assist in the preparation of the monthly flat plan• Do interviews with perfumes’ noses, designers, etc and tranform them to articles or features in the magazines• Write articles for the well-being, relationship and beauty sections• Perform investigations about stories (fashion, beauty, social, etc) related to the Gulf region• Edit and proofread articles written by other journalists• Review pages proofs Show less

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  Self-employed

  May 2014 - Sept 2023

  Fashion Stylist/ Fashion Director/ Fashion & Beauty Content Producer
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  International Concept for Education

  Sept 2015 - Sept 2017

  Head of Admissions and Internal Communication

  Act as a key member of the administration of ICE school. Maintain the Admissions procedure and the students’ recruitment and selection process, as well as the direct contact with the public and the parents on a daily basis and perform in-person. Maintain the internal communication of the school as well as translate and edit all school documents, prepare the weekly newsletter and all social media.Duties:•Responsible for the development and maintenance of admissions procedure, practices and service standards•Ensure consistency in student recruitment and selection process at ICE School•Work proactively across all operational areas of the school to ensure student applications, offers and enrollments are maximized•Deal with feedback from unsuccessful applicants and any informal complaints regarding Admissions and other school complaints.•Take the lead on projects that impact the Admissions process•Represent the school both internally and externally in a professional manner to include building relationships and networking•Communicate and listen to current parents in order to solve their problems and lead them to the appropriate person•Take the lead on marketing and communication projects related to the school: social media pages including Facebook, media coverage, etc.•Managing and editing the content of the school website•Maintaining the communication between the school and parents through consistent emails, weekly newsletter, etc.•Supervise, coordinate and control the quality and the hygiene of students: Set up rules and follow up with the hygiene responsible about cleanness of students on a daily basis•Translate documents from French into English and vice versa.•Managing the school public relation as well as maintain the internal communication •Develop, implement and improve the admissions policies and procedures•Respond and direct public inquiries in person or on the telephone, provide information and refer inquiries to other ICE staff when required. Show less

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  Saudi Research & Publishing Company - SRPC

  Aug 2018 - Sept 2021

  Head of Jewelry / Fashion Stylist/ Senior Fashion & Beauty Editor

  Head of Jewelry Main duties:*Managing the magazine Jewelry and Watches weekly content*Managing the website Jewelry & watches department and team*Write compelling jewelry and watch content for digital and print with flair and authority*Develop & create stories with traffic growth in mind, while ensuring SEO best practice*Ensure that visual content of stories is consistent and accurate*Develop key relationships with external PRs and marketing teams to promote editorial content*Fact-checking*Attend jewelry and watch events on behalf of SayidatyFashion Stylist:Main duties include:*Prepare Fashion photoshoots moodboards according to the season, trends, latest collections, etc*Providing Fashion advices and tips for readers*Choosing and coordinating outfits for models in photoshoots and Sayidaty cover celebrities*Choosing props and accessories and preparing them for shoots*Maintaining excellent relationship with High End brands PR and Marketing teamsAs a Senior Fashion& Beauty Editor, my main duties include:*Handling the Fashion and Beauty department in Dubai office * Representing Sayidaty & AlJamila in front of the fashion and beauty brands and PR agencies* Crafting fashion and beauty related content and articles for both Sayidaty & AlJamila publications* Crafting relevant fashion & Beauty digital content for Sayidaty website, while respecting the SEO basics* Conducting interviews with Brands’ Creative Directors, international designers, celebrities within the fashion and beauty industry* Responsible of planning fashion and beauty calendar in Dubai office* Planning and covering the International Fashion weeks every season* Preparing photoshoots for both publications: choosing Moodboards, Models, locations , etc * Producing and managing digital content for fashion and beauty related programs launched by Sayidaty & AlJamila* Assisting in producing fashion and beauty SEO friendly content for AlMall.com to enhance engagement Show less

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  ITP Media Group

  Sept 2023 - Jul 2024

  Managing Editor for WatchPro Arabia