INDEX Media UAE
General Summary or Job Objective
Handle the media & PR requirements of INDEX Media in line with company’s strategic plan, vision, mission, values, goals and objectives and the business plan set for the Media & Marketing Department.
Essential Functions
Prepare, plan and develop an effective media plan including but not limited to Public Relation Activities, Mass Media Activities, Journalism, Advertisement, Commercials, Publishing and Internet.
Coordinate with project managers, event coordinators to prepare events’ Media & PR campaigns.
Develop and maintain the Media Library
Able to write press releases, reports, advertorials and speeches based on specific briefs
Able to write in an accurate, clear and complete style
Meet related deadlines
Can organize and conduct effective press events
Is able to contact and attract the local and international members of the press to press events
Is able to follow up with reporters on publications of press releases and other related articles
Ensure proper media coverage for undertaken activity or event
Maintain a good working relationship with members of the press
Maintain good archives for all publicized events
Manage booking of advertising space
Work closely with web developers to update news section on INDEX Holding’s websites
Coordinate with the different (Probable) external clients to prepare their media campaigns
Liaise with designers for the execution of high quality advertisements
Handle any related translation job
Develop reports about Media & PR activities
Qualifications and Experience
University graduate in a related field
5 years+ experience in a similar field
Skills required
Excellent interpersonal skills and a positive attitude to dealing with people
Capable of hands on problem-solving, with ability to generate ideas and solutions
Able to work under pressure
Ability to use own initiative and pay close attention to detail
Ability to produce high quality work
Ability to cope with competing demands and to prioritize tasks
Excellent time management skills
Capable of working independently and as part of the project team
Good team player/leader
Have responsibility as an individual
Ability to use email and Internet applications