Job Description
We are seeking a Public Relations Executive to join our team of Public Relations experts. The ideal candidate needs to have excellent written and verbal communication skills, a degree or diploma in media relations, mass communications or journalism, and a minimum of 1 year media relations experience. The successful candidate will be able to draft Press Releases and media content, think creatively, manage media relations, and support the team in client meetings.
Job Responsibilities
Establish and maintain exceptional relationships with local and regional media
Draft and distribute press releases, press communications, and media invitations for client events
Follow up with media to ensure maximum exposure and coverage
Plan, organize, and attend client events, press conferences, and media events
Liase between the media and the client during media and client events
Manage and update media lists
Share creative ideas with the team and with the client
Media monitoring
Draft monthly activity reports
Related tasks as and when required
Skills
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to multi-task and deal with several clients simultaneously
Draft media content and press releases
Establish and maintain exceptional relationships with local and regional media
Media monitoring
A good understanding of social media platforms and how to implement a social media strategy (Facebook, Youtube, Digg, Twitter, Flickr, Google+ etc.) would be an advantage
Education
A diploma or degree in mass communication, media relations, English or journalism
"Job Details
- Job Location:
- Dubai, UAE
- Company Industry:
- Public Relations
- Company Type:
- Employer (Private Sector)
- Job Role:
- Marketing/PR
- Joining Date:
- Unspecified
- Employment Status:
- Full time
- Employment Type:
- Employee
- Monthly Salary Range:
- Unspecified
- Manages Others:
- Unspecified
- Number of Vacancies:
- 1
Preferred Candidate
- Career Level:
- Entry Level
- Years of Experience:
- Min: 1 Max: 2
- Residence Location:
- Unspecified
- Gender:
- Unspecified
- Nationality:
- Unspecified
- Degree:
- Bachelor's degree / higher diploma
About This Company
Matrix Public Relations is a boutique PR consultancy based in Dubai with well-established regional and international affiliate partners. We create and implement PR and communications strategies to enhance our clients' brand equity and provide a measurable Return on Investment (ROI). Our MD, Jack Pearce is a founder member and former chairman of the Middle East Public Relations Association (MEPRA) and one of the foremost experts in PR and Crisis Management in the region
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