Media Relations Specialist

Zoho; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company is seeking a Media Relations Specialist to drive PR initiatives in the MEA region. The role requires collaboration with media and internal teams, focusing on storytelling and corporate communications. The ideal candidate will have experience in PR and strong communication skills in both English and Arabic, with a passion for corporate communications.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years experience at a PR agency or corporate communication role.
• Strong skills in English & Arabic communication.
• Pre-existing relationships with journalists.

Responsibilities

• Work with regional PR team to amplify media presence.
• Develop stories for media sharing.
• Write thought leadership articles and press releases.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Public relations

Media relations

Analyst relations

Customer advocacy

Job description

Zoho is one of the world's most prolific software companies. With 55+ applications in nearly every major business category, including sales, marketing, customer service, accounting and back office operations, and an array of productivity and collaboration tools built from the ground up, Zoho has the depth and breadth to solve even the most complex business challenges.

With more than 120 million+ users and over 18,000 employees across the globe, hundreds of thousands of companies rely on Zoho, every day to run their businesses, including Zoho itself. With 29 years of being private, bootstrapped and profitable, we understand what it takes to run a sustainable, resilient business.

Job Title: Media Relations Specialist

Work Location: Dubai, UAE

Experience: 2 to 5 Years

Job Description:

We are looking for an articulate and experienced PR Specialist for the MEA region. Some of the tasks will include, but are not limited to;

• Working with the regional PR team and agency to amplify Zoho's share of voice in media.
• Identifying and developing stories that can be shared with the media, including PR around products.
• Working closely with regional and global teams to develop the regional PR programme.
• Contributing to writing thought leadership articles, press releases, pitches, and more.
• Maintaining relationship with Zoho's media contacts and pitching stories.
• Corporate communications administration, measurement, and project support.

The ideal candidate will be able to support various corporate communications functions including public relations, media relations, analyst relations, and customer advocacy.

Requirements:

• Interested in pursuing a career within the corporate communications function, including public relations, analyst relations, and customer advocacy/customer communications.
• Preferably 2 to 5 years experience at a PR agency or in a corporate communication role.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills in English & Arabic.
• Pre-existing relationships with journalists from business and mainline media.
• Able to work independently with proper guidance and instructions.
• Driven, motivated, self-starter who is eager to learn and grow as a corporate communications professional.
• Willing to Travel