PR Account Manager, Riyadh

Linum Consult Ltd; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a bilingual Public Relations Account Manager in Riyadh. The ideal candidate will have at least 5-6 years of experience in public relations, excellent communication skills in both English and Arabic, and familiarity with the Saudi media landscape. This role includes drafting content and coordinating media engagement for a major organization in the Middle East.

Qualifications

• 5-6 years of experience in public relations and corporate communications.
• Capable of drafting high-quality content in both English and Arabic.
• Proficient in using digital communication tools and social media platforms.

Responsibilities

• Draft and edit press releases, speeches, and social media posts.
• Coordinate media outreach and track campaign performance.
• Support the planning of events, conferences, and media engagements.

Skills

Bilingual English and Arabic

Excellent written and verbal communication

Digital communication skills

Understanding of Saudi media landscape

Event planning and execution

Education

Degree in Communications, Public Relations, or similar

Job description

Linum Consult’s client is a major organisation based in the Middle East. They are urgently seeking a bilingual English- and Arabic-speaking Public Relations Account Manager with immediately availability to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drafting and editing a wide range of English and Arabic content, including press releases, speeches, talking points, reports, social media posts, website content, and internal announcements
• Ensuring all messaging aligns with the client’s tone of voice, business objectives, and overall mission and vision
• Coordinating with media outlets following press release distribution to ensure effective coverage and visibility
• Preparing media materials such as statements, FAQs, talking points, backgrounders, and briefing documents
• Arranging and supporting media interviews, particularly around client announcements, signings, and sponsorship events
• Tracking and reporting on campaign performance, media coverage, and KPIs
• Supporting or leading the planning and execution of events, conferences, MOU signings and ceremonies, VIP visits and delegations, exhibitions, and media engagements

PROFILE

• Degree qualification in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Business, or similar relevant subject
• At least 5-6 years’ experience in public relations and (corporate) communications
• Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English and Arabic, with the ability to craft high-quality content in both languages
• Proficient in digital communication tools and social media platforms
• Excellent understanding of the Saudi media landscape and familiar with Vision 2030 initiatives
• Immediately available and currently based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

APPLICATION PROCESS

If you fulfil the minimum requirements stipulated by our client and are confidentially interested in applying, then please drop Linum Consult a line with a copy of your CV and contact details to [e-mail] for the attention of Fatima Rodriguez.