A semi-government tourism destination and exhibition organization based in Dubai is looking for a PR & Media Relations Manager to join their Corporate Office team.
You will develop, implement, manage and monitor effective local/regional press campaigns for the organisation's events/ exhibitions, aligned with corporate strategy.
Ability to write native-level English content (press releases/ articles etc) to support campaigns is critical.
RESPONSIBILITIES Public Relations and Media Management
- Liaise with the Senior Manager, Corporate Communications and PR agency to develop, implement and track strategic and aggressive PR plans to deliver international and regional exposure to the organisation's exhibitions and events
- PR tracking and follow up with media to ensure strong coverage throughout the Middle East and target countries
- Management of PR agency, press conferences, road shows and media centres on and off site
Media/Content Management (Exhibitions & Corporate)
- Devise, write, edit and issue English press releases and news articles in line with exhibitions and show deliverables
- Develop and maintain a strong/current list of local/regional press contacts (TV, radio, newspapers, online and print publications) covering the various industry segments across the organisation's exhibitions
Media/Interview Management
- Develop and manage a program of related press media interviews with designated spokespeople from the Exhibitions and Corporate departments
- Provide assistance to the CEO, SVP’s, and designated spokespeople on interviews during press conferences or events managed by the organisation, as well as interviews for corporate business units spokespeople
