Global Media Strategy Lead

Tanqeeb; Doha; On-site; QAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb is seeking a senior communications leader in Qatar to define and implement the long-term media strategy, shaping an international media identity aligned with national priorities. You will advise the CCO division, translate complex priorities into global narratives, and lead a team to deliver high-impact campaigns across media, digital, and events.

The role requires 6–8 years in media relations or strategic communications, with supervisory experience, excellent writing and speaking

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Media Studies, or related field.
• 6-8 years of full-time work experience in media relations or strategic communications, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of media landscapes (traditional, digital, social), press protocols, newsroom operations, and PR practices, with established networks among media professionals and agencies.
• Skilled in strategic planning, project management, and organizational oversight, with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to assess and adjust media performance.
• Excellent writing and editing skills for press releases, speeches, reports, and editorial content; confident in public speaking, spokesperson support, and delivering media training.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills, with effective time management; Arabic proficiency is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with media monitoring/PR tools such as Meltwater and Cision.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement QF’s long-term media strategy aligned with national priorities and global ambitions.
• Shape QF’s international media identity and ensure alignment with Qatar’s objectives.
• Anticipate global media trends, crises, and opportunities with proactive positioning.
• Advise QF CCO Division’s management on media strategy, reputation management, and international influence.
• Translate complex priorities into clear narratives resonating with global audiences.
• Collaborate with Head of Press Office and Media Relations for flawless strategy execution.
• Guide entity-level communications points to align with QF’s media positioning.
• Ensure synergy between media, digital, marketing, events, and internal comms for cohesive campaigns.
• Build high-level relationships with global editors and senior media executives.
• Forge strategic partnerships with international media houses and organizations.
• Represent QF at international forums and reflect perspectives in global policy discussions.
• Lead adoption of innovative media strategies, multimedia storytelling, and emerging tech.
• Establish media analytics, benchmarking, and performance measurement systems.
• Translate insights into foresight to prepare for opportunities or risks.
• Define media engagement frameworks and policies for consistency and compliance.
• Lead and mentor internal teams to build strategic media management capability.
• Contribute to departmental planning, budgets, KPIs, and risk management for media reputation.
• Perform other reasonable tasks as assigned by the supervisor

Skills

Media strategy

Public relations

Strategic communications

Spokesperson coaching

Arabic proficiency

Newsroom operations

Press protocols

Networking with media

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Media Studies

Tools

Meltwater

Cision

Job description

Tanqeeb is seeking a senior communications leader in Qatar to define and implement the long-term media strategy, shaping an international media identity aligned with national priorities. You will advise the CCO division, translate complex priorities into global narratives, and lead a team to deliver high-impact campaigns across media, digital, and events.

The role requires 6–8 years in media relations or strategic communications, with supervisory experience, excellent writing and speaking