Bilingual PR Lead for International Conferences

Swan Global; Doha; On-site; QAR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The PR Specialist will oversee day-to-day public relations and communications for Qatar's Ministry. You will manage external agencies, guide content development, support media engagement, and ensure all outputs align with conference operations and stakeholder needs.

Coordinate approvals across ministry departments, manage bilingual Arabic and English materials, oversee media relations with local and international outlets, and support spokesperson preparation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in PR, media relations, or communications.
• Experience supporting international conferences or large-scale events.
• Proven experience managing agencies, vendors, and multiple stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of the Qatari media landscape.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of Qatar's Ministry PR communications with clear priorities and timelines.
• Coordinate daily workflows with PR agencies, social media agencies, vendors, and CMS teams.
• Coordinate internal inputs and approvals across ministry departments and event workstreams.
• Manage bilingual (Arabic & English) communications materials and approvals.
• Oversee media relations and advise on engagement with local, regional, and international media.
• Coordinate media inquiries and prepare approved responses.
• Support spokesperson preparation with briefing packs, talking points, Q&As, and interviews.
• Oversee development of press releases, advisories, fact sheets, and website/social content.
• Ensure consistency across press, web, and social channels; align messaging with event schedules.

Skills

Public relations leadership

Media relations

Content development

Stakeholder management

Bilingual Arabic & English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field

Tools

CMS platforms

Content scheduling

MS Office / Teams / SharePoint

Job description

The PR Specialist will oversee day-to-day public relations and communications for Qatar's Ministry. You will manage external agencies, guide content development, support media engagement, and ensure all outputs align with conference operations and stakeholder needs.

Coordinate approvals across ministry departments, manage bilingual Arabic and English materials, oversee media relations with local and international outlets, and support spokesperson preparation.