GRAZIA Middle East, ITP Media Group, UAE

Editorial Intern

Independently secured and conducted an interview with a UK-based celebrity
Produced luxury lifestyle and culture features across regional beauty, fashion and entertainment
Liaised directly with brand partners and PR agencies to source press releases, exclusive news and editorial opportunities, translating client briefs into engaging articles
Developed ideas for social media and participated in content creation shoots
Adapted content by digitising print features and fashion shoots and syndicating articles from global editions

Chosen in top 16 out of 200+ applications
Exposure to six months of one-to-one mentoring and bespoke training sessions from industry professionals
Commissioned to write a paid long-form piece for the website and the company’s annual magazine

Oversee weekly newsrooms, guiding a team of handpicked section editors and freelance writers
Represent Pi Media at countrywide conferences and university events, strengthening the publication’s profile
Founder of The Pi Perspective; a weekly editorial allowing readers to hear the team’s thoughts and opinions
Co-created Writer’s Room – biweekly in-person sessions aimed to boost writer confidence

Edited articles for Pi Media's (digital and print) Lifestyle and Culture section
Commissioned headlines to freelance writers, approved pitches, and provided feedback and guidance on articles
Contributed to staff editorials and oversaw section strategy

Subbed entire August print issues for What's On Dubai and Abu Dhabi, as well as multiple online articles
Wrote over 60 articles for What's On digital
Composed a 4-page feature for the September print issue as recognition for high quality output
Managed social media and created content to promote self-authored pieces