Media Consultant

Confidential, Dubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading PR consultancy firm is seeking an experienced Media Consultant in Dubai to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in public relations and hands-on journalism experience. Responsibilities include drafting press releases, developing media strategies, and building relationships with key media players. This full-time role offers a competitive package and requires excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Public Relations consultancy agency.
• At least 3 years’ journalism experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of the UAE and regional media landscape.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and editing press releases, media statements, and speeches.
• Developing and executing media engagement strategies.
• Building and maintaining relationships with journalists and media outlets.
• Monitoring media coverage and preparing analysis reports for clients.

Skills

Media relations

Storytelling

Content development

Excellent communication skills in English

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations

Tools

Media monitoring tools

PR software

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for an experienced Media Consultant to join our team immediately. This role is perfect for someone with a strong PR consultancy background and hands-on journalism experience, ready to step into high-profile projects.

Salary: To be discussed / competitive package

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field (Master’s is a plus)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Public Relations consultancy agency
• At least 3 years’ journalism experience (preferred)
• Strong understanding of media relations, storytelling, and content development
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (Arabic is a plus)
• Solid understanding of the UAE and regional media landscape
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, familiarity with media monitoring tools, and PR software

What you’ll be doing

• Drafting and editing press releases, media statements, speeches, and feature stories
• Developing and executing media engagement strategies and campaign plans
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with journalists, editors, influencers, and media outlets
• Providing hands-on media relations support (interviews, press briefings, coverage follow-up)
• Working on RFPs and contributing to new business proposals
• Supporting client accounts with day-to-day communications, planning, and reporting
• Monitoring media coverage, tracking KPIs, and preparing analysis reports for clients
• Contributing to social and digital media content planning when needed
• Supporting in crisis communications strategy and response
• Coordinating events, press conferences, and media briefings

Skills we value

• Strategic thinking with a hands-on execution style
• Strong writing and editing skills with journalistic attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Confidence in client servicing and stakeholder management
• Team player with initiative and problem-solving mindset

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing and Sales

Industries

• Human Resources

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