Posted May 30, 2023 1044 views
We are seeking a highly motivated, deadline-driven Saudi national to join our dynamic events company in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as a Corporate Communications Manager. Your primary focus will be on government liaison and media management, playing a crucial role in elevating the company's profile in Saudi Arabia. Reporting to the country General Manager, you will oversee all aspects of media and public relations for our company, establishing strong relationships with media and government communications departments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate with government communications departments to execute agreed-upon deliverables, ensuring the company's activities and partnerships in this respect are effectively showcased and receive suitable exposure in relevant media channels
- Nurture and manage strong relationships with government communications departments, enabling the quick and effective execution of agreed-upon items to secure media exposure to drive awareness of government related activities
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key media contacts in Saudi Arabia, including journalists and editors
- Pitch stories to the media, manage media inquiries and interviews, and prepare briefing notes
- Collaborate with PR agencies and copywriters to create and distribute press releases, media advisories, and other communications materials
- Monitor media coverage of the company, providing regular reports on the impact and effectiveness of communications activities
- Maintain an up-to-date media database and track media contacts and activities
- Analyze competitor activities in Saudi Arabia and report findings
- Ensure all communications materials adhere to the company's brand guidelines and tone of voice
- Plan and execute media and government events, press conferences and other related activities
- Work closely with event marketing teams to share corporate content across their social media channels and other communications platforms
- Collaborate with the corporate marketing team to ensure the dmg event brand is prominently displayed at Saudi events through signage, exclusive government events, marketing materials, and more
- Recommend ways to enhance the image of dmg events based on industry trends and country nuances
Requirements:
- Saudi national with 3+ years of experience in corporate communications, with direct experience in working with government communications departments and key media
- Proven track record of managing media and PR activities successfully
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both Arabic and English
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in working under tight deadlines and prioritizing tasks effectively
- Excellent relationship-building skills with media and government media departments
- In-depth knowledge of the Saudi Arabian media landscape and media regulations
- Experience in managing events for high-profile government stakeholders and media-related activities
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and media monitoring tools
If you are a highly organized and proactive Corporate Communications Manager with a passion for fostering relationships, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity in Riyadh.
Job Details
DMG Events Middle East, Asia & Africa
About Us - dmg events dmg events is an international exhibitions and publishing company. We attract more than 425,000 visitors to our global portfolio of 80 exhibitions each year. Through our global events, our aim is simple. We want to accelerate business through face-to-face events, which is why we work so hard to bring people together, creating opportunities for them to network, learn and do business. dmg events is part of the Daily Mail Group Trust (DMGT). DMGT Manages a diverse, multinational portfolio of companies with total revenues of £2bn, that provide businesses and consumers with compelling information, analysis, insight, events, news and entertainment.
