Action Global Communications, an independent communications agency spanning three continents, is looking for a result-driven, committed, and enthusiastic Communications Manager, in Saudi Arabia.
The ideal candidate will support the development and implementation of high-level communication campaigns and should have a strong background in integrated communication campaigns.
Role Description
- Develop and lead PR strategies from formulation through to execution, aligning with the client’s key business objectives, and integrating (where required) with social media and digital activities.
- Identify opportunities and suggest creative campaigns that will position clients positively in the media and with consumers.
- Using strong command of spoken and written Arabic and / or English, lead on client communications including researching, and drafting and editing high-quality, ‘journalist standard’ editorial content (i.e. press releases and features) along with any other written copy required by the client such as Q&As, talking points, social captions etc.
- Ensure all communication is engaging, relevant, consistent, credible, timely and in the appropriate writing style.
- Proofread final materials – including those of your colleagues – for sufficient newsworthiness, as well as the basics of correct spelling, grammar and sentence structure.
- Oversee the delivery of weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports, as per contracted scope, to meet client deadlines, ensuring reports contain relevant analysis of client activity and recommendations.
- Establish and build high-level media contacts, securing coverage in a variety of media outlets
- Ensure team media lists and client materials are kept up to date and saved on server.
- Assist in managing crisis communications where applicable
- Look for opportunities to grow the client’s scope of work and increase annual fees and revenue.
- Gain a working knowledge and information gathering of the marketplace to help determine the best opportunities for clients.
- Oversee the development of a calendar of events or key occasions around which to proactively recommend commercial activities.
- Keep track of impending deadlines and ensure all work is completed on time.
- Liaise with the client and act as key point of contact in support of senior team. Lead client meetings.
- Supervise junior staff, their activity and workload on corresponding clients.
- Support in internal brainstorming sessions and create workable programmes including proposal writing for new business and existing clients.
- Stay abreast of communications industry trends.
- Support senior team and liaise on basic quotations and invoicing between finance teams and clients.
- Actively pursue new business leads and prospects.
Note: Job descriptions are a guideline of staff responsibilities. Meeting or exceeding day-to-day responsibilities does not automatically merit a salary increase or promotion.
Requirements
- Saudi Nationals will be preferred for this position.
- BA/MA degree in marketing, communications, or a related discipline.
- Excellent Arabic and English language proficiency - journalism experience preferable.
- Work experience in a similar role required (between 2-3 years).
- Experience in events, exhibitions and B2B trade show communications as well as agency experience will be considered an advantage.
- Proven track record of executing successful communication campaigns.
- Strong media relations in KSA
- Media relations in wider GCC and any international markets will be advantageous.
- Critical thinking organised and ability to handle client relations.
- A “can-do “attitude. Commitment to meeting deadlines and going the extra mile.
ONLY CANDIDATES THAT MEET THE ABOVE CRITERIA WILL BE CONTACTED
