Media relation manager

Job Description

ASDA’A Burson-Marsteller, the Middle East’s premier public relations consultancy, is looking for a Media Relations Manager.

The selected candidate will be required to:
Manage the Agency’s media relations department, working closely with all Agency departments to promote the business reputation of clients, by developing and maintaining effective working relationships with local and regional media.
Manage the press office on behalf of the clients and represent the clients in the face of the media
Plan and oversee execution of media activities and events, such as press conferences, roundtables, desk visits and interviews.
Devise and develop effective strategies to address current and potential issues which may impact the clients’ image in the short, medium and longer-term.
Skills

Mandatory Skills and Experience:
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent command of the Arabic language and solid proficiency in the English language.
• Solid understanding of the local Jordanian media scene.
• Minimum of 3 years work experience, with 1 year being in the field of marketing, advertising, PR, media or journalism.
• Must hold a Bachelor degree.
• Must own a car as the job entails a high level of time spent outside the office.


Additional Skills and Experience:
• Experience in media relations is a plus.
• Background in PR, media and/or journalism is preferable.
• Experience in other areas of communication, such as marketing and advertising is a plus.

About This Company

ASDA’A Burson-Marsteller has been instrumental in the development of the Middle East’s public relations industry, earning its status as the region’s largest independent public relations consultancy. The agency is part of the MENACOM Group, the region’s leading communications network, which houses some of the world’s leading brands in the arenas of advertising, marketing and communications.

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MENACOM Group is a group of individual operating marketing communications companies, each offering specific services and professional activities, providing clear and strategic advice to all our clients.

MENACOM has a number of agencies in Jordan and across the Middle East. Our agencies in Amman includes Team Y&R, Mediaedge, Intermarkets, Wunderman, Asdaa Public Relations, Polaris Public Relations and Objects advertising.