Talent Acquisition Specialist – Media
Robot24.com · Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Apply & track with Apply EdgeWe go directly to the source.Our own global field teams film and report from manufacturers, companies and locations where robots are being developed, tested and deployed, as well as major robotics events around the world.Robot24.com officially went live one week ago. Our core teams and infrastructure are already in place, and we are now rapidly expanding our global field network and in-house team.Our ambition is to build the world’s leading media brand for robotics.The RoleWe are looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist with previous experience in the media industry who can identify, approach and recruit exceptional talent — fast.This is a highly hands-on recruitment role covering two areas:1. Global Freelance Field TeamsYou will identify and recruit:* Freelance Journalists / On-Camera Correspondents* Freelance Videographersacross key cities and markets worldwide.We are not looking for someone who simply posts vacancies and waits.The right candidate might be on LinkedIn, Upwork, Instagram, within a local media community, on another freelance platform or somewhere completely different.Part of your job is knowing where to find them.You are expected to independently identify the most effective sourcing channels for each role and market and proactively approach suitable candidates.2. In-House RecruitmentYou will also recruit for our growing in-house team across positions including:* Editorial & Journalism* Social Media* Content* Video Production & Post-Production* Growth* Research* Business & Operations* Other specialist media rolesYou will work directly with management to understand each position and translate highly specific requirements into targeted candidate searches.What You Will Do* Proactively headhunt candidates instead of relying solely on inbound applications* Use LinkedIn Recruiter at an advanced level, including Boolean searches, filters, talent mapping and targeted outreach* Independently identify the best sourcing channels for each position* Source freelance journalists and videographers internationally* Recruit specialist in-house media talent* Screen and evaluate 100+ CVs and profiles per day when required* Quickly distinguish strong candidates from average ones* Conduct efficient first-round screening interviews* Build highly targeted candidate shortlists* Manage multiple searches simultaneously* Build pipelines for recurring and difficult-to-fill positions* Maintain an organized recruitment process and candidate database* Continuously improve sourcing speed and candidate qualityWho We Are Looking ForPrevious recruitment experience within the media industry is essential.Ideally, you have recruited within digital media, news, publishing, journalism, social media, content or video production.You understand the profiles we hire.You know the difference between a journalist and a content creator, a videographer and a video editor, and a social media manager and a growth specialist.LinkedIn Recruiter should be second nature to you.You should be able to receive a specific recruitment brief, immediately translate it into a sourcing strategy and start identifying relevant candidates.But you should never be dependent on LinkedIn alone.If the best candidates are on Instagram, Upwork, a specialist platform, within an industry community or somewhere else entirely, we expect you to figure that out and find them.Speed MattersRobot24.com operates in an extremely fast-paced environment.We need someone who can process high volumes without sacrificing judgment or candidate quality.Reviewing 100+ CVs or profiles in a day should not overwhelm you.Managing several very different searches simultaneously should feel normal.Priorities can change quickly, and you need to move just as quickly.We are looking for someone who is:Fast. Sharp. Resourceful. Persistent. Highly organized. Proactive.What This Role Is NOTThis is not a traditional HR administration role.It is not a position where you post a vacancy and wait for applications.And it is not suited to someone who prefers a slow-moving corporate recruitment environment.We expect you to search, identify, approach and deliver strong candidates — quickly.What Success Looks LikeSuccess is not measured by how many CVs you forward.It is measured by how quickly you find genuinely strong people.You build a reliable international network of freelance journalists and videographers.You consistently produce strong shortlists for specialist in-house positions.You know where to search even when the candidate profile is difficult.You don’t wait for the right candidates to find us. You find them.