Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi is looking for a E-Publishing Lead.
Role Purpose:
Lead all aspects of developing and implementing plans and initiatives to convert books and prints to support publishing and translation as well to expand the scope and accessibility of publications and their reading by beneficiaries, readers and public. Ensure audio and electronic products and sources are launched with the required quality and standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Management & Development of E-Publishing Books and Resources (E-Books and Audio):
- Develop processes and procedures to implement and manage the development of digital content in collaboration with the Center's specialized teams to modernize and develop publishing means, as per the section head direction
- Implement leading practices of electronic publishing, determine the latest technologies and standards to support publishing programs and to raise effectiveness and sales of books
- Monitor the progress of electronic publishing projects and plans for the specified titles regularly and lead in reviewing and auditing the content of electronic and audio products to ensure the production and publication of books is according to the specified timelines, standards and objectives
- Provide recommendations on the use and implementation of modern and advanced technologies to manage publishing and books through various digital means and platforms
- Digitize books and publications from printed copies to electronic and audio copies in line with leading practice and standards aiming to expand scope and accessibility of publications and reading them by readers, beneficiaries and the general public
- Monitor effectiveness and quality level of electronic publishing channels and platforms, conduct analysis and review collected data on the use of electronic and audio platforms to develop improvement strategies and plans
- Design and develop electronic publishing content management system and ensure its effectiveness in facilitating the management of contents and sources and in facilitating access to required electronic and audio books and resources
- Lead the development of appropriate solutions and procedures for any potential technical difficulties or problems of electronic publishing platforms and products to ensure that all electronic publishing services and activities are implemented easily and effectively
Shared Activity:
- Carry out any other duties and responsibilities related to the role at the request of the direct manager
- Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner
- Demonstrate compliance to organization’s values and ethics at all times to support the establishment of a value drive culture within the organization
- Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes and practices considering global standards, productivity improvement and cost reduction
Communication and Business Relationships:
Internal:
- DCT Relevant Sectors / Departments
External:
- Suppliers/ Relevant stockholders
- Freelancers
- Relevant government and private entities
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (Master Preferred) in IT, Publishing, Marketing, Business Administration or any other degree within relevant industry
- Professional certification is preferred
Experience:
- 5 to 7 years of experience in E- Publishing with at least 3 years of experience in a managerial position or any other experience within a similar role or industry
Skills:
- Language: full professional English proficiency both in speaking and writing. Arabic bilingual desirable but not mandatory
- Skilled in MS Office (PowerPoint, Word and Excel)
- High level of competency in relevant software applications
- Self-motivated with a proven ability to complete work in a timely manner
- Ability to quickly integrate with existing business software tools and knowledge of other relevant industry software
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills - including appropriate stakeholder alignment
- Evidence of creating, implementing, and managing policies and procedures
- Ability to multi-task and to prioritize work effectively
- Extensive knowledge of E-Publishing Systems
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of E-Publishing techniques