The role holder is responsible for managing the company's Media Relations through effective plans and directions from management of Corporate Communication. The role holder shall carry out his duties in accordance with the stipulated business policies and procedures.
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Responsibilities
- Support Corporate Communication initiatives by providing media news coverage to reach all customer segments through different media platforms (TV, Newspapers, Social Media).
- Build and manage long-term local and international media press relations with TV Channels and Newspaper/Digital agencies to strengthen the company's Brand and lead Telecom news coverage in the region.
- Monitor company-related media coverage and provide high-quality and on-the-spot feedback/rebuttal in case of negative press coverage to safeguard the company's Brand image.
- Monitor & report monthly to Corporate Communication management and top management about the media news coverage and impact from international/local news outlets on the company's Brand image.
- Provide media support to GCEO & Top Executives during local and international events by booking TV spots and appointments with journalists to ensure the company has an active presence during such events for all stakeholders and potential investors.
- Coordinate with Media Relation Content Support section to develop press releases, interview talk points, and executive speeches, ensuring all content created aligns with the company's Brand strategy and content quality standards.
- Proactively coordinate with the relevant sectors within the company to plan media coverage needs on an annual basis.
Requirements
- 2 years and above of prior experience in public and media relations, preferably with a large organization in the telecommunications industry.
- Bachelor Degree in Business Administration or any other relevant majors.
Skills
- Knowledge of media relations methodologies and customer service orientation.
- Knowledge of corporate industry.
- Relationship building skills.
- Media and public relations skills.
- Marketing skills.
- Analytical, quantitative, and conceptual skills.
- Communication and presentation skills.
