Senior Executive Content Review

Organization: Dubai GovernmentEducational-level Beginning of the main content section.Return to the home pagePrintable Format Job Description - Senior Executive Content Review (26002072)Job Description Senior Executive Content Review - (26002072) About Dubai Media Council:The Dubai Media Council is the government authority responsible for regulating and developing Dubai’s media sector, strengthening the emirate’s position as a leading regional and global media hub through progressive policies, innovation, and talent development.Job Description Senior Executive Content ReviewDepartment: Media Regulation SectorSection: Media ContentReporting To: Head of Content ReviewJob PurposeThe Senior Executive Content Review leads the advanced classification and regulatory assessment of complex, sensitive, and escalated audiovisual content across TV, OTT, film, gaming, publishing, and digital platforms. The role combines technical expertise with quality assurance responsibilities, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and defensibility of classification decisions.The role holder supports the Head of Content Review in refining methodologies, resolving borderline cases, mentoring Executive-level reviewers, and coordinating with Legal Oversight, Compliance, and Policy teams on cross-cutting issues. The role requires strong analytical judgment, advanced content discernment, and the ability to apply and refine classification frameworks in line with federal and local regulations.Key AccountabilitiesReview and classify complex, sensitive, or escalated media content in line with applicable regulations and classification standards.Assess content across different platforms, including film, TV, OTT, gaming, publishing, and digital media.Review cases involving cultural sensitivity, inappropriate content, misinformation, hate speech, or other regulatory concerns.Assess AI-generated, manipulated, or synthetic media and identify potential classification or compliance risks.Provide clear recommendations and justification for complex or escalated classification decisions.Conduct quality checks to ensure content review decisions are accurate, consistent, and properly documented.Support the improvement of content review procedures, classification guidelines, and working practices.Analyze content trends and emerging risks across different media platforms.Provide guidance and support to Content Review team members on complex cases.Coordinate with relevant internal teams such as Legal, Compliance, Policy, and Archives when required.This condensed version retains the main responsibilities from the JD without reproducing the detailed operational breakdown.Job SpecificationsKey Skills and CompetenciesStrong understanding of media content classification and regulatory requirements.Good knowledge of UAE cultural values and sensitivities.Strong analytical judgment and attention to detail.Ability to review sensitive or complex content objectively and consistently.Good written communication and ability to clearly document and justify decisions.Knowledge of digital media, OTT, gaming, and emerging content platforms.Familiarity with AI-generated or synthetic media is an advantage.Good organizational, prioritization, and teamwork skills.Proficiency in Arabic and English.The original JD specifically calls for advanced knowledge of classification standards, tagging/QA, UAE cultural sensitivities, content discernment and documentation, along with proficiency in Arabic and English.Experience RequiredMinimum 2 years of relevant experience in content review, editorial review, media classification, regulatory compliance, or media content production.Experience reviewing complex or sensitive content.Exposure to film, television, OTT, gaming, or digital media platforms.Experience with AI-generated or synthetic content is an advantage. Education and QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Media, Communication, Journalism, Law, or a related field.Relevant certification in content classification, digital governance, editorial compliance, or a related area is preferred. Qualifications Senior Executive Content ReviewDepartment: Media Regulation SectorSection: Media ContentReporting To: Head of Content ReviewJob PurposeThe Senior Executive Content Review leads the advanced classification and regulatory assessment of complex, sensitive, and escalated audiovisual content across TV, OTT, film, gaming, publishing, and digital platforms. The role combines technical expertise with quality assurance responsibilities, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and defensibility of classification decisions.The role holder supports the Head of Content Review in refining methodologies, resolving borderline cases, mentoring Executive-level reviewers, and coordinating with Legal Oversight, Compliance, and Policy teams on cross-cutting issues. The role requires strong analytical judgment, advanced content discernment, and the ability to apply and refine classification frameworks in line with federal an

Experience Required: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in content review, editorial review, media classification, regulatory compliance, or media content production. Experience reviewing complex or sensitive content. Exposure to film, television, OTT, gaming, or digital media platforms. Education and Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Media, Communication, Journalism, Law, or a related field. Relevant certification in content classification, digital governance, editorial compliance, or a related area is preferred.

Advanced Content Classification & Escalation Handling: conduct advanced review of complex, sensitive, or precedent-setting audiovisual content using federal and local classification guidelines; make first-level determinations on escalated cases involving hate speech, obscenity, religious sensitivity, misinformation, or cultural sensitivity; provide reasoned recommendations for higher-level approval; maintain a precedent library to ensure consistency and support future decision-making; document classification decisions with detailed justification for audit readiness. Quality Assurance, Documentation & System Integrity: lead internal QA checks on classification decisions to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance; oversee content review system integrity, tagging accuracy, and audit-ready documentation; conduct classification audits, prepare findings, and recommend corrective actions; refine cultural sensitivity filters and tagging standards. Volume Management, Workflow Optimization & Trend Analysis: triage incoming review requests and allocate cases based on complexity; lead coordination during high-volume periods and guide Executive colleagues on prioritization; analyze classification trends by platform, genre, and content type (e.g., OTT, gaming, influencer content); recommend improvements to SOPs, checklists, and system prompts to enhance workflow efficiency. Continuous Learning, Mentoring & Knowledge Development: deliver internal training on classification standards, emerging risks, and AI ethics; mentor Executive-level reviewers on complex case handling and documentation quality; identify gaps in classification criteria and propose updates supported by precedent cases; maintain awareness of regional cultural values, regulatory shifts, and international classification standards; coordinate with Archives on long-term content storage protocols and metadata tagging.