Media Relations Lead - Qatar

Ogilvy MENA; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing agency in Doha is seeking a Media Relations Team Lead to lead media planning and build relationships with key stakeholders. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience and strong skills in developing media strategies. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic team committed to inspiring brands and making an impact.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in a similar role.
• 4+ years of experience managing large-scale projects.
• Experience in government projects in Qatar or GCC is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day media planning and press briefings.
• Formulate a media relations strategy for high-level placements.
• Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders and media agencies.

Skills

Media planning supervision

Relationship building with stakeholders

Strategy development

Job description

Ogilvy was founded in 1948 by David Ogilvy. David created a culture that deeply respects and cares about its people and clients. Our mission is to inspire people and brands to make an impact and we are committed to attracting, growing, and retaining the best talent in the industry.

About the Role

We are seeking a talented and experienced Media Relations Team lead to join our dynamic team

What You’ll Do

• Lead the day-to-day supervision of media planning, including the Client’s press briefings, media events, and pitch materials.
• Formulate and implement a media relations strategy aimed at securing high-level placements in print, broadcast, and digital media for the Client.
• Cultivate and nurture strong relationships with key external stakeholders and media agencies.
• Develop strategies and recommendations for media plans and media strategies.
• Build strong relationships with thought leaders to enhance industry awareness.
• Follow required reporting and KPIs set by the Client.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Client.

What You’ll Need

• 10+ years of professional experience in a similar role, including 4+ years of experience managing large-scale projects.
• Experience in government projects in Qatar or GCC is a plus.

How We’ll Support You

Ogilvy celebrates its people. Fully. Enthusiastically. Unhesitatingly. We’ll empower you with the tools you’ll need to succeed. We’ll give you the autonomy to seek out new paths and better ways of doing things. We’ll support you with colleagues who are experts in their disciplines, drawn from across the Ogilvy network. And we’ll provide opportunities for you to do work of which you’ll be proud, with people you’ll be proud to call your teammates.

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