Media Relations Specialist

Confidential Careers; Lusail; On-site; QAR 167,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers in Qatar is seeking a Media Relations Specialist to support internal and external communication initiatives, focusing on content creation, media engagement, stakeholder management, and brand positioning.

The role involves developing corporate communications content, supporting media relations campaigns, and coordinating with internal teams and external partners to ensure consistent messaging.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Media Relations, or related disciplines.
• Strong writing, editing, and content development skills.
• Experience managing multiple communication projects and stakeholder relationships.
• Knowledge of media relations, reputation management, and digital communication channels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate corporate communications content, including press releases, newsletters, speeches, presentations, and briefing materials.
• Support media relations activities, public relations campaigns, and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
• Assist in executing communication strategies that enhance organizational reputation and brand visibility.
• Collaborate with internal teams, agencies, and external partners to ensure consistent messaging across all channels.
• Monitor media coverage, communication trends, and stakeholder sentiment, providing insights and recommendations.
• Support corporate events, media briefings, and communication programs locally and internationally.

Skills

Content creation

Media relations

Stakeholder management

Brand positioning

Editing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism

Job description

About the Company

A leading organization in Qatar is seeking a Media Relations Specialist to support the development and delivery of impactful internal and external communication initiatives. This role is ideal for a communications professional who enjoys content creation, media engagement, stakeholder management, and brand positioning.

About the Role

The Media Relations Specialist will support the development and delivery of impactful internal and external communication initiatives, focusing on content creation, media engagement, stakeholder management, and brand positioning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate corporate communications content, including press releases, newsletters, speeches, presentations, and briefing materials.
• Support media relations activities, public relations campaigns, and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
• Assist in executing communication strategies that enhance organizational reputation and brand visibility.
• Collaborate with internal teams, agencies, and external partners to ensure consistent messaging across all channels.
• Monitor media coverage, communication trends, and stakeholder sentiment, providing insights and recommendations.
• Support corporate events, media briefings, and communication programs locally and internationally.

Qualifications

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

Required Skills

• Minimum 4 years of experience in Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Media Relations, or related disciplines.
• Strong writing, editing, and content development skills.
• Experience managing multiple communication projects and stakeholder relationships.
• Knowledge of media relations, reputation management, and digital communication channels.
• Familiarity with Qatar's business and media environment is an advantage.

Preferred Skills

• Excellent communication and storytelling skills
• Strong stakeholder management capabilities
• Attention to detail and sound judgement
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Passion for brand reputation and strategic communications