Bilingual UAE Media Relations Lead

Viola Communications; Dubai; On-site; AED 167,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Viola Communications in Dubai is seeking an experienced Bilingual Media Relations Executive (Arabic / English) to build strong media relationships across the UAE and wider region. You will identify media opportunities, pitch stories, coordinate interviews, and support spokesperson prep, with a network across Arabic and English outlets.

The ideal candidate has UAE media relations experience, an established media network, and excellent bilingual communication skills to secure meaningful coverage

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on media relations experience in the UAE.
• Established network of media contacts across Arabic and English-language media in the UAE and wider region.
• Fluency in Arabic and English with strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and strengthen relationships with journalists, editors, and key media contacts across the UAE and wider region.
• Proactively identify relevant media opportunities and pitch stories, interviews, features, and opinion pieces.
• Secure meaningful media coverage aligned with client communications objectives and priorities.
• Manage the monthly media interview calendar and coordinate interviews, briefings, and media engagements.
• Support spokesperson preparation ahead of interviews and other media opportunities.
• Manage media coordination at press conferences, events, briefings, and other client activations.
• Respond to media enquiries and coordinate effectively between journalists, clients, and internal teams.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date media databases, contact lists, and coverage logs.
• Monitor the media landscape and identify relevant journalists, publications, topics, and emerging opportunities for clients.

Skills

Media relations

Bilingual Arabic-English

Networking

Pitching stories

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field

Job description

Viola Communications in Dubai is seeking an experienced Bilingual Media Relations Executive (Arabic / English) to build strong media relationships across the UAE and wider region. You will identify media opportunities, pitch stories, coordinate interviews, and support spokesperson prep, with a network across Arabic and English outlets.

The ideal candidate has UAE media relations experience, an established media network, and excellent bilingual communication skills to secure meaningful coverage