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.

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

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