Public Relations Manager

Asharq; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Asharq is seeking a senior communications professional to lead strategic PR and corporate messaging from its UAE base. The role requires coordinating across Editorial, Digital, and Marketing teams to ensure consistent narratives and timely responses in Arabic and English.

You will manage crisis communication, build media relations, and represent Asharq at key industry events, while aligning with regional objectives in the GCC and broader markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 7–10 years of experience in corporate communications or PR in media, news, or broadcasting.
• Proven PR campaigns management and multi-market media relations experience in GCC/MENA.
• Excellent bilingual Arabic & English communication skills, written and verbal.
• Strong regional media landscape knowledge and crisis management capability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement PR strategies to elevate Asharq’s visibility in MENA and international markets.
• Maintain narrative consistency across Editorial, Digital and Marketing teams.
• Draft corporate messages, press releases, statements, and media responses in Arabic and English.
• Support crisis communication and reputation management with timely, accurate messaging.
• Build strong journalist relations and oversee press materials, media kits, and reports.

Skills

Bilingual AR/EN

Crisis management

Executive communications

Brand reputation

Corporate communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/PR

Master’s preferred

Tools

MS Office

Media monitoring tools

Job description

• Develop and implement PR strategies to enhance Asharq’s corporate visibility across MENA and international markets.
• Manage narrative consistency across all communication channels in coordination with the Editorial, Digital, and Marketing teams.
• Draft key corporate messages, press releases, statements, and media responses in Arabic and English.
• Support crisis communication and reputation management, ensuring timely and accurate messaging during sensitive news cycles.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Communications

• Develop and implement PR strategies to enhance Asharq’s corporate visibility across MENA and international markets.
• Manage narrative consistency across all communication channels in coordination with the Editorial, Digital, and Marketing teams.
• Draft key corporate messages, press releases, statements, and media responses in Arabic and English.
• Support crisis communication and reputation management, ensuring timely and accurate messaging during sensitive news cycles.

2. Media Relations

• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, media agencies, and influencers across print, digital, and broadcast sectors.
• Act as the main contact point for media inquiries and ensure professional handling of all press requests.
• Oversee the preparation and distribution of press materials, backgrounders, and media kits.
• Monitor press coverage, prepare media reports, and analyze PR campaign effectiveness.

3. Events & Brand Representation

• Lead the planning and execution of media events, press conferences, interviews, and public appearances involving Asharq executives and anchors.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to align event messaging with corporate objectives.
• Represent Asharq at key industry events, conferences, and media gatherings when required.

4. Internal & Stakeholder Communications

• Collaborate closely with the SRMG corporate communications team to ensure message alignment across group companies.
• Work cross-functionally with editorial, marketing, HR, and production teams to promote company milestones, initiatives, and achievements.
• Support internal communication campaigns that enhance employee engagement and promote organizational values.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in corporate communications or PR, ideally within the media, news, or broadcasting industry.
• Proven experience managing PR campaigns and handling media relations across multiple markets in the GCC and MENA region.
• Excellent bilingual communication skills (Arabic & English) — both written and verbal.
• Strong understanding of the regional media landscape, political context, and cultural sensitivities.
• Experience in crisis management, executive communications, and brand reputation building is essential.

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills.
• Strong networking and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced newsroom or corporate environment.
• Strategic mindset with attention to detail.
• Strong project management and organizational abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office and media monitoring tools.

Job Info

• Job ID 608
• Posting Date 11/03/2025, 12:33 PM
• Job Type Full time
• Locations The Exchange Building GV11 Unit 04,05, DIFC,PO 507159,UAE, Dubai, 507159, AE