PR I Junior Arabic Media Relations Executive

Q Communications; Dubai; On-site; AED 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communications agency in Dubai seeks a Junior Media Relations Executive to manage relationships with Arabic media outlets. This role requires native-level Arabic fluency, strong writing skills, and an understanding of the GCC media landscape. Responsibilities include drafting media content, managing media inquiries, and supporting client events. Join a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in the community while working in a flexible and fun environment.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible work environment

Collaborative team atmosphere

Qualifications

• Native-level fluency in Arabic (written and spoken) and strong command of English.
• In-depth understanding of GCC and broader MENA media dynamics, platforms and trends.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for building media and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with Arabic media professionals.
• Draft press releases, media kits, and pitch emails for various clients.
• Monitor Arabic media coverage, report insights and campaign performance.

Skills

Communication Skills

Media Relations

Writing Expertise

Organizational Skills

Education

Recognized tertiary qualification in Communications, Public Relations or Journalism

Job description

Who we are

With offices in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Manchester, Q Communications has a reputation for big ideas, new insights, relentless tenacity and achieving exceptional results for our clients – across the UAE, Middle East, United Kingdom, Europe and USA.

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Our vision

We aspire to be the world’s most sought after communications agency, inspiring moments of brilliance and happiness through our exceptional services and actions; a collective of creatives and communicators who we encourage and nurture in both mind and body; adding unparalleled value to our clients and making a real difference in the world.

Q is a special place to work, made up of a passionate team who deliver brilliance and exceptional service to our clients. Our people are very important to us and we like to look after them by providing a range of opportunities and benefits, including:

Be better at what you do

• Qcademy offers you the opportunity to learn and grow with us. We pride ourselves on our teams’ personal and professional development.
• We promise to give you all the tools you need in a great workspace so you can focus on being the best version of you.

You are our story

• We believe that our people are our greatest achievement and know our team is our greatest asset.
• We regularly show our appreciation to our people and celebrate their achievements.

Flexible Fun Work Space

• Our people enjoy coming into work and spending time with each other.
• We offer flexibility to help our people get the balance right between life in and outside of work.
• We are a team of professionals who know what it takes to get the job done.
• But we also know how and when to have fun.

Be part of something bigger

• We embrace diversity and inclusion. Our team is proudly made up of people from across the globe and we see this as one of our greatest strengths.
• With international offices and a global client portfolio Q Communications continues to grow and you can be part of the journey.

Create Impact

• We deliver campaigns for our clients that impact their business and your friends will be talking about at the water cooler.
• We care about the community we live in and are passionate about giving back. Through our Q Cares program we show our support for causes that we’re passionate about.

We live and breathe our values

Connection | Creativity | Respect | Communication | Passion

What the role entails

As the Junior Media Relations Executive, you will play a pivotal role in managing and strengthening relationships with Arabic media outlets. The position requires good communication skills in Arabic and English, a deep understanding of the media landscape in the GCC region, and expertise in executing media strategies to enhance client visibility.

Responsibilities

• Media Relations
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with Arabic media professionals, including journalists, editors, and influencers.
• Act as the primary point of contact for media inquiries and proactively pitch stories to Arabic media outlets along with responding to journalist queries.
• Organise and attend media briefings, press conferences, and networking events to foster relationships.

Content Creation

• Draft press releases, media kits, listings, newsflashes, pitch emails, interview briefings, op-eds, social media content, etc. for various clients, ensuring linguistic accuracy and cultural relevance.
• Edit and localise English content for Arabic audiences, maintaining consistency with client messaging.

Media Monitoring and Reporting

• Monitor Arabic media coverage and report on key insights, campaign performance, and PR outcomes.
• Analyse trends in the Arabic media landscape to identify new opportunities for clients.
• Monitor media coverage and report results to the wider team and clients where needed.
• Regularly update and maintain the Arabic Media database.

Event Management & Client Servicing

• Coordinate press launches and drops.
• Coordinate and attend client events and provide hands-on support to ensure smooth execution of events.
• Support clients during events, interviews, and press conferences, including preparation and coordination with media.

Who you are

Ideally you will have:

• Qualification: a recognised tertiary qualification in Communications, Public Relations or Journalism.
• Language proficiency: native-level fluency in Arabic (written and spoken) and strong command of English.
• Media landscape knowledge: in-depth understanding of GCC and broader MENA media dynamics, platforms and trends.
• Communication Skills: strong interpersonal and communication skills for building media and client relationships.
• Writing Expertise: ability to craft compelling, culturally appropriate content in Arabic.
• Organisational Skills: ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines efficiently.