Saudi Arabia SSCO Occupation Code 264205: Editor-in-chief

Saudi Standard Classification of Occupations (SSCO 2026)
Occupational Code: 264205 | Major Group: Professionals (Group 2)

Job Summary & Primary Duties

Objectively and technically review the reports and news; prepare the operative plans related to the prints; oversee implementing all technical actions; follow up the work flow; analyze the public opinion trends related to the prints; and prepare, present and keep the specialized documents and reports related to the editing field.

Occupational Hierarchy & Key Facts in Saudi Arabia

Parameter	Official Specification
Saudi SSCO Code	`264205`
Official Title (EN)	Editor-in-chief
Official Title (AR)	Editor-in-chief
Major Group	Professionals (Group 2)
Sub-Major Group	Legal, social and cultural professionals
Minor Group	Authors, journalists and linguists
Unit Group	Journalists
Standard Classification	Unified Saudi Occupational Classification (SSCO 2024–2026)
Primary Platforms	Qiwa Portal (منصة قوى) & GOSI (التأمينات الاجتماعية)

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`264101`	Author	Author	View Occupation 264101 →
`264102`	Poet	Poet	View Occupation 264102 →
`264103`	Scriptwriter	Scriptwriter	View Occupation 264103 →
`264104`	Technical Specifications Writer	Technical Specifications Writer	View Occupation 264104 →
`264105`	Literary Editor	Literary Editor	View Occupation 264105 →
`264106`	Literary Critic	Literary Critic	View Occupation 264106 →

Qualification & Competency Profile

Recommended Education Level: Bachelor degree
Field of Study / Discipline: Journalism and reporting
Core Professional Competencies: Team Work
Labor Compliance: Regulated under Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) guidelines.

Labor Compliance & Regulatory Risk Assessment

Assessment Parameter	Status	Compliance Detail
Official GASTAT SSCO Registry	✅ Verified	Standardized in Unified Saudi Classification of Occupations 2026
Qiwa Platform Contract Authentication	✅ Active	Authorized for instant digital contract issuance in Qiwa portal
GOSI Social Insurance Integration	✅ Compliant	Automatic wage protection and social insurance registration
Professional Council Accreditation	✅ Standardized	Council verification requirements defined (SCE, SOCPA, SCFHS)
Nitaqat Saudization Contribution	✅ Eligible	Contributes 1.0 unit to Saudization quota (minimum SAR 4,000 wage)
Overall Labor Compliance Readiness Score	🟢 10 / 10	Low Compliance Risk / Ready for Qiwa Contract Filing

Qiwa, Visa & Saudization Context in Saudi Arabia

Qiwa Digital Employment Contracts: When issuing or authenticating employment contracts, employers in Saudi Arabia must select SSCO code 264205. Review our Qiwa Platform Guide.
Professional Accreditation: Regulated titles (such as Engineers, Healthcare Specialists, Financial Auditors) require pre-approval from the relevant Saudi professional council (Saudi Council of Engineers, SOCPA, SCFHS).
Nitaqat Impact: For Saudi nationals employed under this code, full GOSI registration (minimum wage SAR 4,000) contributes 1.0 unit to the establishment’s localization score. Check our Nitaqat Saudization Guide.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is the official role definition of SSCO 264205?

SSCO 264205 designates Editor-in-chief (Editor-in-chief) under Saudi Arabia’s occupational classification framework.

2. How is this occupation registered in Qiwa and GOSI?

Employers select code 264205 when submitting digital employment contracts in the Qiwa portal and enrolling staff into GOSI.

3. Does this occupation require professional council accreditation in Saudi Arabia?

Regulated titles require accreditation from professional bodies (e.g. Saudi Council of Engineers or SOCPA) before work permit issuance.

Official Source Attribution & Disclaimer

Authority: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — Unified Saudi Occupational Classification.

Labor Portal: Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (Qiwa)

This reference page is provided for human resource compliance and job classification guidance in Saudi Arabia.