PR Manager Qatar

Job Description

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, 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 analyze 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