Crisis Communications and Issues Management Strategist

Saudi Aramco; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Saudi Aramco is looking for a Crisis Communications and Issues Management Specialist to join the Monitoring and Coordination Division. You will assess crises, craft responses, and update the crisis communications manual, while training staff and conducting drills to improve readiness.

You will use reputation data to guide messaging, coordinate with senior leaders, and lead communications during incidents as part of broader corporate communications efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications, Risk Management, Public Relations, Journalism, Crisis Management, or related field.
• 10 years of experience in developing crisis communication strategies.

Responsibilities

• Update Crisis Communications Manual monthly and prepare copies for management quarterly.
• Assist business lines with Crisis Communications manuals and training requirements.
• Ensure Media room is up-to-date with current technology and equipment.
• Conduct weekly video conference testing with other functions.
• Respond to incidents with potential reputational damage and prepare communications as needed.
• Support strategic initiatives by developing and maintaining a crisis plan.
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects within a busy media team.
• Utilize corporate reputation tracking data to inform messaging and engagement.
• Develop KPIs to measure impact of crisis communications strategies.
• Provide advice on crisis media issues to senior leaders.
• Attend cross-functional crisis drills and report on outcomes.
• Support crisis communications activities and crisis preparedness.

Skills

Crisis communication

Public relations

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications, Risk Management, Public Relations, Journalism, Crisis Management, or related field

Job description

Saudi Aramco is looking for a Crisis Communications and Issues Management Specialist to join the Monitoring and Coordination Division. You will assess crises, craft responses, and update the crisis communications manual, while training staff and conducting drills to improve readiness.

You will use reputation data to guide messaging, coordinate with senior leaders, and lead communications during incidents as part of broader corporate communications efforts.