The Public Affairs Specialist is expected to perform a full range of Public Relations functions, including planning and managing events, exhibits, and communications projects.
Job description
- Assist to plan and manage PR events, exhibits and projects as requested by management or local business units.
- Develop, write and edit corporate communication material, such as speeches, presentations, press releases, brochures, advertising copy, to ensure compliance with corporate identity and policies.
- Assist or lead the preparation of publicity for special events, when directed by the Management.
- Contact key editors locally, collect their views, opinions and attitude toward Aramco, and provide findings to the Department Head.
- Assist visit plan by local media to Aramco by helping to make arrangements/preparation for interviews with designated Saudi Aramco executives or other representatives.
- Conduct media monitoring locally for any items on Aramco directly or indirectly and reports to management.
- Assist Management-sponsored conferences, company’s CSR activities, and website maintenance.
- Assist to implement the information aspects of crisis management or disaster control policies if required.
- Assist to perform special projects, long-range studies, and related activities, which are complex in nature.
- Provide executive services support to visiting Aramco executives.
- Perform other miscellaneous duties as directed by line manager.
Qualifications / Experiences
- Bachelor degree, preferably in public relations, journalism, or related field.
- 5 years’ work experience, preference will be given to candidates with strong events management and executive services background.
- Experience as writer, editor, or external affairs-related will be a plus.
- Good verbal and business writing skills both in English and local language.
- Thorough knowledge of company policy and operations, with clear perception and understanding of handling confidential matters.
- Excellent project management and interpersonal skills preferred.
- Ability to identify and analyze PR/communications issues, trends and objectives locally, regionally and globally will be a plus.
- Adequate background in cultures, traditions will be a plus.
- Be personable and have a mature look and displays a high degree of tact at all times due to the role he/she is required to perform despite not an official company spokesperson.
How to apply
If you believe you meet the requirements for this role, please contact us with your latest CV.