Communications Specialist

Company profile; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the energy sector is seeking a Communications Specialist to enhance clear, engaging communication by creating press releases, newsletters, and managing media relations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, significant experience in communications, and strong editing skills. This role emphasizes the ability to craft consistent messaging across various platforms and work closely with other departments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in communications, public relations, or similar field.
• Experience working with PR agencies or media outlets.
• Knowledge of search engine optimization and digital marketing.

Responsibilities

• Create clear, engaging messaging across all communication channels.
• Write, edit, and proof-read press releases and articles.
• Monitor media coverage and prepare reports on media activities.

Skills

Strong writing, editing and proofreading abilities

Verbal communications and interpersonal skills

Content creation for various platforms

Experience in media relations and social media management

Data collection and information gathering

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications or related field

Master’s in International Relations or related field

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Communications Specialist to join our Planning & Performance Management Department (P&PMD) within Technology & Innovation (T&I).

T&I P&PMD is responsible for aligning innovative & strategic values enabling competitive advantage across Saudi Aramco businesses through technology acquisition, development, and deployment driving sustainable growth and performance.

Your primary role will be creating and managing clear, consistent messaging to deliver up-to-date technological and innovative information in promoting the business line and the company’s brand, mission, vision and strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Create clear, engaging, and consistent messaging across all communication channels (external & internal).
• Write, edit, and proof-read press releases, newsletters, speeches, articles, blog posts, and social media content.
• Monitor media coverage and prepare reports on media activities.
• Assist in organizing internal campaigns, announcements, and newsletters.
• Assist drafting urgent messages during IT and Cybersecurity crises, emergency or shutdowns.
• Support Corporate Management with timely and appropriate responses to public or internal queries.
• Ensure all internal and external communications align with the Business Line and Corporate branding guidelines.
• Develop communications materials such as invites, programs, and speeches.
• Work closely with other Departments to ensure consistent messaging across all organization function.
• Track the effectiveness of communication efforts using analytics tools and regularly provide reports and recommendations for improvements.

Minimum Requirements

• You must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, English, or related field.
• A Master’s in International Relations, Public Administrations, Strategic Communication, Mass Communication, Literature, or related field is .
• You should have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in communications, public relations, or similar field.
• Strong writing, editing and proofreading abilities along with verbal communications and interpersonal skills are essential.
• You must be able to demonstrate experience in the conceptualization of current and prospect scripts for the business needs.
• Strong qualities in data collections and relevant information gathering for basic management content system (CMS) like work press is also required.
• You should be able to demonstrate the ability to create content for different platforms (press release, social media, newsletter, etc.).
• You must also possess a diverse understanding of media relations and social media management with knowledge of current social media platforms (LinkedIn, X/Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, SnapChat, TikTok).
• Experience working with PR agencies or media outlets is .
• Knowledge of search engine optimization, digital marketing, or analytics tools and familiarity with internal communications platforms (ex. MS Teams, Intranets, Zoom Meet, etc.) is also .

Job Posting Duration

Job posting start date: 07/01/2025

Job posting end date: 12/31/2025

Working environment

Our high-performing employees are drawn by the challenging and rewarding professional, technical and industrial opportunities we offer, and are remunerated accordingly.

At Aramco, our people work on truly world-scale projects, supported by investment in capital and technology that is second to none. And because, as a global energy company, we are faced with addressing some of the world’s biggest technical, logistical and environmental challenges, we invest heavily in talent development.

We have a proud history of educating and training our workforce over many decades. Employees at all levels are encouraged to improve their sector-specific knowledge and competencies through our workforce development programs – one of the largest in the world.