Media Public Relations Specialist – Arabic Speaker

Job Description

<p>General Summary or Job Objective</p><p>Handle the media &amp; PR requirements of INDEX Media in line with company’s strategic plan, vision, mission, values, goals and objectives and the business plan set for the Media &amp; Marketing Department.</p><p>Essential Functions</p><ul><li>Prepare, plan and develop an effective media plan including but not limited to Public Relation Activities, Mass Media Activities, Journalism, Advertisement, Commercials, Publishing and Internet.</li><li>Coordinate with project managers, event coordinators to prepare events’ Media &amp; PR campaigns.</li><li>Develop and maintain the Media Library</li><li>Able to write press releases, reports, advertorials and speeches based on specific briefs</li><li>Able to write in an accurate, clear and complete style</li><li>Meet related deadlines</li><li>Can organize and conduct effective press events</li><li>Is able to contact and attract the local and international members of the press to press events</li><li>Is able to follow up with reporters on publications of press releases and other related articles</li><li>Ensure proper media coverage for undertaken activity or event</li><li>Maintain a good working relationship with members of the press</li><li>Maintain good archives for all publicized events</li><li>Manage booking of advertising space</li><li>Work closely with web developers to update news section on INDEX Holding’s websites</li><li>Coordinate with the different (Probable) external clients to prepare their media campaigns</li><li>Liaise with designers for the execution of high quality advertisements</li><li>Handle any related translation job</li><li>Develop reports about Media &amp; PR activities</li></ul><p>Qualifications and Experience</p><ul><li>University graduate in a related field</li><li>5 years+ experience in a similar field</li></ul><p>Skills required</p><ul><li>Excellent interpersonal skills and a positive attitude to dealing with people</li><li>Capable of hands on problem-solving, with ability to generate ideas and solutions</li><li>Able to work under pressure</li><li>Ability to use own initiative and pay close attention to detail</li><li>Ability to produce high quality work</li><li>Ability to cope with competing demands and to prioritize tasks</li><li>Excellent time management skills</li><li>Capable of working independently and as part of the project team</li><li>Good team player/leader</li><li>Have responsibility as an individual</li><li>Ability to use email and Internet applications</li></ul><p><br></p>