PR MANAGER

Job description:

• Plan, implement and manage public relations programmes and strategies
• Plan within budget for PR events, programmes and initiatives
• Draft press releases and oversee approvals process and distribution
• Design and review online content in media announcements and media kits
• Monitor corporate image to ensure compliance with company brand values
• Check and manage content produced for website and social media channels
• Implement PR policies and procedures
• Monitor and measure KPIs for PR department
• Measure and provide reports on each PR campaign using appropriate digital tools
• Build long-term relationships with all relevant stakeholders
• Work closely with in-house PR representatives as a key point of contact
• Lead in producing content for events and product launches
• Help manage media enquiries
• Develop and implement crisis communications advice and media strategy, as needed

Requirements and qualifications:

• Previous working experience in public relations, especially in lifestyle, luxury, tech
• A proven track record of successful PR campaigns
• Fluency in both Arabic and English (written and spoken)
• An in-depth knowledge of the media landscape throughout the MENA region
• BSc/BA in PR, communications, journalism or similar relevant field
• Excellent communication, presentation and leadership skills
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills
• Aptitude in presentation and public speaking
• Creativity, sensitivity, empathy, energy, vision, and commitment
• An open, can-do attitude: willingness to work long hours including weekends