Media Relations Officer – Policy & Crisis Communications

sbp.org.pk; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) seeks a seasoned Media Relations Officer (OG-3) in Karachi. You will act as the primary liaison between SBP and media, identify opportunities, organize interviews, and manage press conferences around policy events.

Required are 10 years of banking/media experience, strong Urdu/English content skills, and expertise in crisis communications and media strategy. Salary and benefits follow SBP rules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant fields.
• 10 years of work experience, preferably in banking media.
• Experience with media relations and policy communications.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary media contact for SBP with national and international outlets.
• Identify media opportunities, pitch stories, and arrange interviews and press conferences.
• Translate complex documents into Urdu or English for media use.
• Prepare background notes and explanatory materials for public understanding.
• Maintain journalist databases and build relationships with editors and reporters.
• Monitor media coverage and produce senior management reports.
• Plan press conferences and coordinate media for policy announcements.
• Respond to media inquiries with cross-department coordination.
• Coordinate journalist capacity-building workshops and content workflows.

Skills

Media relations

Crisis communications

Content management

Digital news platforms

Education

Mass Communications

Journalism

Data Analytics

Finance

Job description

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) seeks a seasoned Media Relations Officer (OG-3) in Karachi. You will act as the primary liaison between SBP and media, identify opportunities, organize interviews, and manage press conferences around policy events.

Required are 10 years of banking/media experience, strong Urdu/English content skills, and expertise in crisis communications and media strategy. Salary and benefits follow SBP rules.