Job Opportunity in Saudi Arabia as a Media Relations Consultant at APCO Worldwide
Applicant criteria
- No specific age required
- 3-5
- Both
Opportunity criteria
- Full time
Opportunity description
APCO Worldwide is offering a Job Opportunity as a Media Relations Consultant in Saudi Arabia.
Duties & responsibilities
Develop a network of high-level professional contacts within the local, regional GCC media.
Assist with the development and implementation of client’s media communications strategies and advise on the best means to achieve maximum positive coverage.
Draft and compare media plans for a variety of clients including local and regional ones
Draft media Q&As/talking points for client spokespeople – in English and/or Arabic.
Respond rapidly to, and deal effectively with, enquiries from the media and other opinion formers.
Advise Account Directors and/or Account Managers of media issues and on the best means of handling them.
Develop and maintain contacts with PR departments of key entities related to the client such as Government entities
Evaluate client’s media coverage and advise client teams accordingly.
Ensure Arabic and English press releases are aligned prior to dissemination.
Produce monthly media coverage reports, annual press coverage report.
Attend meetings with the client
Eligibility criteria
Bachelor’s degree in Arts/Media/Communications/Journalism
A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
Fluency in Arabic and English – spoken and written
Must reside in Riyadh or be willing to relocate
Willing to work additional or irregular hours as needed
Required Skills:
Media Relation skills
Team Work Skills
Excellent Communication skills
Organisation skills
Initiative skills
About APCO Worldwide:
Founded in 1984, APCO Worldwide is an award-winning, global communication and business strategy firm with offices in major cities throughout North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. APCO combines a global perspective with local expertise to help clients around the world manage challenges, opportunities, perceptions, and reputations.
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