Job Title : Senior Arabic Communications Consultant

Category : Public Relation / Government Sector / Semi Government Sentor

MCG Associates Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Posted Date : 01/17/2017

Job Description :

Job description
The Company

Our client is an international strategic communications consultancy that specializes in government, corporate, crisis and issues management.

The Role

Due to increased activity in the GCC, especially Saudi Arabia, they are seeking an experienced Arabic consultant to join the growing ranks of the Dubai office. Due to the nature of the current projects, regular travel to Saudi Arabia will be required.

Key Responsibilities

Senior client council
Strategic planning
Pitching and winning new business
High level media relations
News releases, publications content and speech writing
Mentoring junior staff
Media / crisis communications training

The Candidate

Considering regular travel to Saudi Arabia is required, only candidates who can travel there freely will be considered.

The right candidate will have approximately 8+ years experience, within a leading PR agency or corporate communications environment and be fully bi-lingual in English and Arabic.

They will be well versed with government communications and be able to hold court with ministerial / c-suite level executives.

Exposure to media training would be preferred, but training will be offered.

Skills & Qualifications

Work under pressure and to strict deadlines
Exceptional verbal and written comms
Digital and social media savvy
Able to juggle numerous clients and projects competently at the same time
Strong team player
Project management and leadership skills

Benefits Offered : As per UAE Law