Communication and Media Specialist (CMS001)

Foreground Consultancy; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading events and entertainment organization in Saudi Arabia seeks a talented Communication and Media Specialist. The role involves shaping media strategies and delivering impactful campaigns for government and entertainment clients. The ideal candidate is bilingual and has strong digital skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in media relations, digital communication, or public relations.
• Strong proficiency in both Arabic and English writing and editing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated media and marketing strategies.
• Manage content creation and scheduling for social media platforms.
• Draft and distribute press releases and media kits.

Skills

Management Skills

Operations

Messaging

Press Releases

Canva

Performance Metrics

Public Relations

Time Management

Social Media

Writing

Education

Bachelors degree in Media

Bachelors degree in Communication

Bachelors degree in Marketing

Tools

Adobe Spark

Job description

Job Description:

Foreground is partnering with a leading events and entertainment organization in Saudi Arabia to identify a talented Communication and Media Specialist who will play a vital role in shaping media strategies and delivering high-impact campaigns for both government and entertainment clients. The ideal candidate is a bilingual media professional with a proactive approach, strong digital acumen, and hands-on experience across social platforms, PR, and content production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement integrated media and marketing strategies tailored to both government and entertainment sectors.
• Support the execution of internal and external communication plans across channels.
• Manage content creation and scheduling for social media platforms, ensuring alignment with brand messaging and campaign goals.
• Plan and supervise digital advertising campaigns, analyzing performance data and optimizing for reach and engagement.
• Collaborate with influencers and public figures, maintaining consistent and strategic engagement.
• Draft and distribute press releases, media kits, and other written communication pieces.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with local and regional media outlets and journalists.
• Lead the setup and operations of media centers during conferences, exhibitions, and large-scale events.
• Prepare comprehensive post-event reports that include performance metrics, media coverage, and insights.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Media, Communication, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in media relations, digital communication, or public relations.
• Strong proficiency in both Arabic and English writing and editing.
• Working knowledge of design platforms such as Canva or Adobe Spark.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Required Skills:

Management Skills
Operations
Messaging
Press Releases
Canva
Entertainment
Performance Metrics
Spark
Arabic
Editing
Public Relations
Conferences
Metrics
Government
Advertising
Campaigns
Writing
Social Media
Scheduling
Time Management
Design
Marketing
English
Communication
Management