Job Description

Date Posted: 2009-11-05 Ref. JB1350979

PR Manager | GMASCO
Al Futtaim Group

About the Business :
GMASCO (www.gmasco.com) enjoys an enviable reputation as the Gulf's most diverse full service communications, marketing and advertising agency in an industry typified by current decline, over-specialisation and lack of integration in other markets. Our Dubai location positions us in a still growing market at the hub of business in the northern hemisphere with a client base operating in more than 15 countries across the Middle East, Europe, the Sub Continent and Asia. Our offerings include every aspect of communications, advertising and marketing in traditional and new media formats.About the Job :
We are currently looking to recruit a Public Relations Manager to work from our Dubai based offices. Playing an important role in communicating the company's policy, you will be required to:
Research, write press releases and ensure they reach the target media Organise press conferences, exhibitions and press tours Manage the company's publicity strategies via the press Draft speeches on behalf of the company's top executives for public meetings Produce newsletters Arrange and manage interviews with journalists and specific spokespeople Develop internal and external communications strategies for clients which will support their marketing and business plan Identify networking opportunities for clients Liaise with event managers Deal with third party suppliers Coordinate and conceptualise PR strategies

Skills

About You

: To apply for this role you should have the following skills, experiences and qualifications;* At least four years experience in recognised PR and Mediatwofour54 tadreeb has put in place a series of courses aimed at driving higher quality solutions in effective management and commercial oversight. Learn more... Relations organisation (preferably Gulf)* Fluent in both English and Arabic* A bachelors degree in communications or PR, or equivalent* Have led a team comprising different nationalities* Excellent presentation skills* Ability to think out of the box and react quickly* Solid understanding of how the Mediatwofour54 tadreeb has put in place a series of courses aimed at driving higher quality solutions in effective management and commercial oversight. Learn more... works* Managerial and communications skills* Pro-activeness in generating new ideas 

Company Profile

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim is one of the most progressive regional business houses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Structured into six divisions; automotive, retail, electronics, engineering and technology, real estate, financial services and general services, Al-Futtaim operates through more than 60 companies and maintains a decentralised approach, giving individual businesses flexibility and versatility to maintain a competitive stance.

Employing in excess of 20, 000 people across the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Egypt, Syria, Pakistan, Singapore and Europe, this approach benefits employees, providing a clearly defined work culture where individuals are empowered with authority and responsibility for their work.

The success of Al-Futtaim is attributed to proactively managing change whilst upholding the values of integrity, service and social responsibility. The majority of businesses, built on a portfolio of world leading brands, dominate their sector.