National Construction Academy sa
Are you an experienced Public Relations (PR) Liaison looking for a new challenge and an opportunity to advance your skills and career in a great working environment? Are you a natural communicator who likes the excitement of new challenges and who is able to thrive in a fast-paced environment?
If you have been waiting for the right opportunity, we have the stage set and we are we need someone who can shine and deliver! We are looking for a competent Public Relations (PR) Liaison to join our dream team and help us enhance a favorable image of our Academy with current and future trainees, partner companies, the community, and the public.
If you meet the below criteria, we would love to connect with you!
Responsibilities
· Devise creative public relations strategies that fit the Academy profile
· Develop effective PR plans using appropriate strategies and tactics
· Organize and coordinate PR activities
· Use a variety of channels (TV, press, internet etc.) to maximize Academy exposure
· Liaise with marketing professionals to ensure consistency in promoting corporate image
· Arrange for interviews or public speaking events and construct press releases
· Advise the Academy on handling sensitive public issues to preserve reputation
· Assess opportunities for sponsorships and other partnerships and manage relations
· Analyze results of PR campaigns or efforts and prepare reports
· Developing communications material including press releases, fact sheets, website copy, briefing notes for the media
· Responsible for all photographic/videographic requirements
· Distributing media release/ statements to external stakeholders (media)
· Maintain and manage all social media platforms
· Co-coordination of media events
· Writing quality news articles and features for publication
· Edit other articles and features into plain English
· Assisting with the development, implementation and evaluation of corporate communications policy and protocols
· Building positive relationships with stakeholders, media and the public
Qualifications
· Fluent in both Arabic and English (evidence of English proficiency required, minimum IELTS 7.5 or equivalent)
· Minimum of an undergraduate Bachelor Degree in Communication Science/ Public Relations/ Media studies/ Publishing/ Journalism
· At least three (3) years functional experience in PR, media and communication services.
· Proven experience in coordinating and managing effective PR campaigns through various channels
· Solid knowledge of social media (blogs, Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
· Excellent communication and presentation skills; comfortable as a public speaker
· Ability to build strong relationships with key people or organizations
· A creative mind partnered with the ability to find the best practical solutions
· Experience in translation services would be advantageous
· Valid driver’s license and own transport