Public Relations Manager - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Means Design

Ahmed Al-Mansouri

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Description

These professionals are tasked with fielding media questions and pitching stories to the media, preparing media kits and organizing press conferences.

They also release information to counter negative publicity and handle crisis and emergency communications.


KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

  • Handle multiple accounts, build strong client relationships, and manage client requirements at all times
  • To come up with creative concepts for clients and identify opportunities
  • To be creative and actively participate in the formation of new ideas and strategies to better serve clients
  • Develop and foster a relationship with clients and media in a proactive manner, to communicate the client's message
  • Develop and place appropriate stories of the client in appropriate media
  • Conceptualize and execute events for various clients
  • Writing and distribution of communications material, press kits, press releases, Q&A, speeches, presentations and collateral materials of clients
  • Monthly press coverage reports
  • Attend key media/industry events
  • Proactively establish, and maintain positive relationships with press, media, and influencers
  • Strong Media relationship development across the Middle East

KEY ATTRIBUTES | QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum of 13 years PR / marketing experience or related field
  • Knowledge of the GCC markets with key insights into the luxury sector/F&B/Hospitality/Fashion
  • Great media relations
  • Influencer Relations
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Gogetter / selfstarter
  • Positive attitude / strong work ethic
  • Ability to work in a team as well as independently
  • Establishes priorities and effectively manage multiple tasks and projects
  • Must be a creative thinker
  • Great attention to detail
  • Excellent writing skills is a must
  • Flexible, versatile and copes well under pressure to meet deadlines
  • Driven, ambitious, and enthusiastic about the world of PR and luxury

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Dubai: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

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