Job Description

•General Summary or Job Objective •

Handle the media & PR requirements of INDEX Media in line with company's strategic plan, vision, mission, values, goals and objectives and the business plan set for the Media & Marketing Department.

•Essential Functions •

• Prepare, plan and develop an effective media plan including but not limited to Public Relation Activities, Mass Media Activities, Journalism, Advertisement, Commercials, Publishing and Internet.
• Coordinate with project managers, event coordinators to prepare events' Media & PR campaigns.
• Develop and maintain the Media Library
• Able to write press releases, reports, advertorials and speeches based on specific briefs
• Able to write in an accurate, clear and complete style
• Meet related deadlines
• Can organize and conduct effective press events
• Is able to contact and attract the local and international members of the press to press events
• Is able to follow up with reporters on publications of press releases and other related articles
• Ensure proper media coverage for undertaken activity or event
• Maintain a good working relationship with members of the press
• Maintain good archives for all publicized events
• Manage booking of advertising space
• Work closely with web developers to update news section on INDEX Holding's websites
• Coordinate with the different (Probable) external clients to prepare their media campaigns
• Liaise with designers for the execution of high quality advertisements
• Handle any related translation job
• Develop reports about Media & PR activities

•Qualifications and Experience •

• University graduate in a related field
• 5 years+ experience in a similar field

•Skills required •

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a positive attitude to dealing with people
• Capable of hands on problem-solving, with ability to generate ideas and solutions
• Able to work under pressure
• Ability to use own initiative and pay close attention to detail
• Ability to produce high quality work
• Ability to cope with competing demands and to prioritize tasks
• Excellent time management skills
• Capable of working independently and as part of the project team
• Good team player/leader
• Have responsibility as an individual
• Ability to use email and Internet applications

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to join immediately?
• What is your monthly salary expectation in AED?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Public relations: 3 years (Preferred)
• Media Relations: 2 years (Preferred)
• Writing Arabic PR releases: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Arabic (Preferred)