PR Coordinator
Reports to the Board of Directors.
The purpose of the position will be to develop a Public Relation (PR) strategy and to execute the implementation plan in coordination with PR agencies and other media companies.
Key responsibilities:
- To make a plan and develop and implement the PR strategies
- Shortlisting + selecting PR companies to implement the PR Strategies
- Managing the PR aspect of a potential crisis situation.
- Researching, writing and distributing press releases to targeted media
- Writing and editing in-house magazines, case studies, speeches, articles and annual reports
- Preparing and supervising the production of publicity brochures, handouts, direct mail leaflets, promotional videos, photographs, films and multimedia programs
- Devising and coordinating photo opportunities
- Liaising with colleagues and key spokespeople
- Liaising with and answering enquiries from media, individuals and other organizations, often via telephone and email
- Sourcing and managing speaking and sponsorship opportunities to create a newsletter bot internally and externally
- Organizing events including press conferences, exhibitions, open days and press tours;
- Maintaining and updating information on the organizations website;
- Managing and updating information and engaging with users on social media sites such as LinkedIn and Twitter
Internal: Communicate staff and clarify requirements in a timely manner.
External: Communicate with PR Agencies, Event Planners, Social Media Experts, Media
- Degree Educated
- 3-5 yrs experience within the UAE, preferably within a blue chip company as a client preference
- Excellent IT Skills
- A clear and effective communicator both written and verbal
- Strong presentation skills
- Awareness of different media agencies
- Ability to plan effectively
Kershaw Leonard is committed to finding First Class people for its World Class Clients. Since our inauguration in September 1999, We have become well-respected specialists for all aspects of Human Resource Consultancy and Recruitment, and bring a standard of professional conduct (through the Recruitment Employment Confederation UK) to the industry here in the Middle East. Our qualified Consultants deliver a unique quality of service that is designed to meet the individual needs of both Candidates and Clients.
Our specialist recruitment divisions cover permanent, temporary and contract staff, and Executive Search, in the following sectors:
Senior Executives and Directors; Design; Engineering and Construction; Finance and Banking; Human Resources and Training; IT and Telecoms; Legal; Logistics and Supply Chain Management; Media; Office Management; Retail; Sales and Marketing and Secretarial and Business Support.
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