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Role Summary

The Bilingual Copywriter will be responsible for developing clear, creative, and engaging copy in English and Arabic for a range of client projects. Working closely with creative and account teams, the consultant will help translate client objectives and key messages into effective content for multiple platforms and formats.

• Develop well-crafted long-form and short-form copy, including video scripts, social media posts, website content, digital advertising, print ads, collateral, and other communication materials.

  
  

• Write interesting, insightful, and error-free social and digital content, captions, and advertising copy in English and Arabic.

  
  

• Review, edit, and rewrite messages as required by clients and internal team members.

  
  

• Identify client key messages and develop effective ways to communicate them clearly and creatively.

  
  

• Conduct rapid industry-specific research to add value and context to communication materials.

  
  

• Apply a creative and inquisitive mindset to simplify messaging and strengthen the overall quality of written outputs.

  
  

• Collaborate effectively with creative, account, and project teams to deliver high-quality content aligned with client objectives.

  
  

• Ensure consistency, clarity, tone, and accuracy across all written deliverables.

  
  

• Proven experience in creative copywriting, content development, communications, advertising, or a related field.

  
  

• Strong bilingual writing capability in English and Arabic, with the ability to write naturally and effectively for different audiences and platforms.

  
  

• Excellent grammar, communication, writing, editing, and proofreading skills.

  
  

• Strong understanding of social, digital, and advertising content formats.

  
  

• Ability to recognize key messages and translate them into clear, creative, and impactful copy.

  
  

• Creative, curious, and detail-oriented, with a strong sense of tone, language, and messaging.

  
  

• Ability to work collaboratively with creative and account teams in a fast-paced, project-based environment.

  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, advertising, English, Arabic, or a related field is preferred.

  
  

• Must be based in Amman, Jordan, or available to support the .Pomelo team in Amman as required.

  
  

Through our recruitment, hiring and retention efforts, APCO is committed to building teams to bring the best possible expertise and robust perspectives to our clients. We embrace differences in experience, viewpoint and ideas, starting with our values and extending to our behaviors, policies and practices. We aim to create a positive work experience and welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.

About APCO

APCO is a global advisory and advocacy firm helping leading corporations, foundations and governments navigate a complex world and create lasting impact. 

Founded in 1984, with one woman’s vision and bold action, APCO has grown into an independent, majority women-owned firm of more than 1,200 employees with work spanning 80 markets around the world.

Headquartered in Washington, D.C., APCO is comprised of strategic advisers, consultants and creators, working together across borders and functions, to provide services and expertise on financial, competitive, political and societal issues. 

APCO is a trusted partner to bold purpose-led leaders, lawmakers, government officials, NGOs, the media and other stakeholders in the health, energy, technology, transportation & infrastructure and food & consumer products sectors. For 40 years, the firm has provided public affairs, crisis & reputation, impact, corporate reputation and global solutions services. 

APCO is renowned for its ability to champion clients’ interests and permission to operate, build their reputation and strengthen their standing. APCO’s integrated approach and team of tenacious and empathic talent create connections and winning strategies that accelerate progress and deepen impact.

By bringing diverse people and ideas together, and working beyond traditional boundaries, APCO builds the un/common ground upon which progress is made.