Media Relations Lead & On-Camera Host

Pakistan Digital Authority; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 2,400,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Pakistan Digital Authority seeks a PR Liaison to be the primary interface with the press, managing media relations and ensuring timely communication of PDA’s activities. The role requires excellent spoken English and Urdu, broadcast-quality diction, and an established network of press contacts.

The incumbent will host podcasts and interviews for Digital Nation Pakistan and other content purposes. The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication or a related field and at least

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in media, journalism, PR, or corporate communications.
• Established network of press contacts in Pakistan.
• Sound understanding of government communications and protocol.
• Excellent spoken English and Urdu, with broadcast-quality diction and on-camera presence.
• Confidence hosting and anchoring interviews and podcasts.
• Professional presentation and communication skills.
• Media relations and press coordination.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with journalists and media houses, keeping the press regularly updated on PDA activities.
• Receive and distribute PR packets comprising text and imagery to the media in accordance with the PDA Media Governance Policy.
• Host and appear in podcasts and interviews recorded at PDA for DNP and other content output.
• Attend PDA meetings and events as the communications representative on the ground.
• Direct and supervise photographers at meetings and events.
• Act as the routing point for incoming media inquiries in accordance with the Media Governance Policy. Only the Chairperson and the Chairperson’s designated spokespersons may speak to journalists.

Skills

Media relations

Public relations

Press coordination

On-camera presence

English Urdu bilingual

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Media Studies

Job description

Pakistan Digital Authority seeks a PR Liaison to be the primary interface with the press, managing media relations and ensuring timely communication of PDA’s activities. The role requires excellent spoken English and Urdu, broadcast-quality diction, and an established network of press contacts.

The incumbent will host podcasts and interviews for Digital Nation Pakistan and other content purposes. The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication or a related field and at least