Specialist - PR

Communication
Internal Communication: 

•    GCEO Office, Other Departments and Strategic Business Units
Purpose:

•    To facilitate and coordinate strategic decisions related to media coverage and media relations, and advise on the progress of all work under his/her control

•    To monitor and ensure that the media coverage is being implemented in a consistent, effective in line with corporate guidelines

•    To liaise and coordinate media coverage of Milaha's activities and achievements
External Communication:

•    Media organisations (print, online, TV etc.)
Purpose:

•    To effectively coordinate Milaha's media coverage across all media platforms
Occupational Health & Safety and Environment
Accountability:
Are accountable for their acts and omissions.
Responsibility:
To follow agreed safe systems of work; to follow training and instructions; and to report accidents, incidents and near misses.
Authority:
To stop work if they think the work is unsafe.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

•    Prepare and maintain a comprehensive database of validated and categorized media contacts with all relevant details;

•    Act as accessible resource that is available for press inquiries on both regular days of business and moments of sudden change or emergencies;

•    Assist Senior Manager, Corporate Communications in preparing a proactive stakeholder engagement plan, towards establishing and maintaining cordial relationships with media contacts, agencies and networks in target markets;  

•    Arrange interviews and other speaking engagements for Milaha's designated spokespersons with media outlets;

•    Develop, translate, write and draft, and copy edit key messages in line with Milaha's communications strategy including annual reports, press releases, articles, speeches, contents and brochures, and annual newsletter;

•    Assist in organizing press conferences within agreed timelines and budget. Takes ownership for preparation of press kit and coordination for other arrangements;

•    Review and monitors print and electronic media for news, advertisements that are industry-related and/or company-specific and takes ownership of development and production of media monitoring reports;

•    Maintain a comprehensive record of external media requests and a request log.  In addition to a press release archive;

•    Provide input into social media content development to maximize use of social media channels in promotion of Milaha;

•    Establish a good relationship and rapport with media houses, media representatives, and media personalities for the benefit of improving image and reputation within Qatar and the region;

•    Coordinate with concerned departments within Milaha to compile, edit, translate internal and/or external messaging content and communication related text viz. press releases, interview guides with answers, documentaries, FAQs, media profiles, biographies, among other written communication; 

•    Conduct analyse and response reports of content among different stakeholder groups and presents plans on how to engage and manage the different groups;

•    Follow specified systems, processes and procedures, implemented in the workplace, to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and other requirements/standards.

•    Perform job related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualification/Experiences/Skills
Education & Professional Qualification:
-    Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Media, Advertising, Public Relations, Journalism or any related field
Professional Experience:
-    Past experience of 5 years in media, marketing, communication or a related field with a diverse stakeholder base
Geographic Experience:
-    Ability to take ownership of projects, as well as effectively managing multiple stakeholders 
-    Training in mass media tools and strong understanding of mass/ group psychology 
-    GCC / Middle East experience a plus
-    Willing to work occasional evenings and weekends. Ability to deal and interact with cross geographical agencies and media.
-    Ability to deal effectively with urgencies and crisis.
-    Strong collaborative interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
Computer Skills:
-    Proficient with MS Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint 
-    Superior accuracy, attention to detail, creativity, time-management and organizational skills
Language Skills:
-    Excellent written and oral communication skills, fluency in Arabic is essential.
Market/Industry/Functional Knowledge:
N/A