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Account Director; Media/PR Saudisation Jobs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at Inspire Selection | Recruitment Agency
Position: Account Director (Media/PR) Saudisation
ACCOUNT DIRECTOR (PR/Media background
– Saudisation)
My client is an international consultancy that helps organisations create value and deliver lasting impact through culture. Working at the intersection of the Cultural & Creative Industries, Environment & Social Impact, Tourism & Place-making, Government Transformation, Education & Healthcare, and the ethical adoption of AI, they combine strategy, communications, research and cultural intelligence to solve complex challenges
.With teams across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and South Asia, they partner with governments, cultural institutions, destinations and private sector organisations to develop strategies, strengthen engagement, build partnerships and deliver high-impact initiatives
They are seeking an experienced Account Direct
or based in Saudi Arabia to lead strategic communications and media relations across a portfolio of high-profile projects and initiative
s.This senior position is responsible for developing impactful earned media strategies, cultivating strong relationships across the Saudi media landscape and delivering communications programmes that enhance reputation and visibilit
y.The successful candidate will have an extensive network of journalists, editors and broadcasters throughout Saudi Arabi
a, together with a strong background in journalism, media or public relations. They will provide senior strategic communications counsel to key stakeholders while overseeing day-to-day account leadership and campaign deliver
y.Working closely with senior leadership, the Account Director will also play a key role in supporting the organisation’s continued growth in Saudi Arabia through business development, relationship building and identifying new opportunities. An understanding of, or genuine interest in, the Kingdom’s rapidly evolving arts, culture and creative sectors will be highly advantageou
s.
Key Responsibilit
ies Media Relati
- onsLead media relations across a portfolio of high-profile accounts and strategic projec
- ts.
Develop proactive earned media strategies that deliver measurable impa
- ct.
Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, producers, broadcasters, publishers and digital media across Saudi Arab
- ia.
Identify newsworthy opportunities and develop compelling story angl
- es.
Draft and oversee press releases, media alerts, opinion articles, briefing documents, speeches and interview materia
- ls.
Lead media outreach, interview co-ordination and press office activi
- ty.
Manage media attendance at launches, exhibitions, cultural events and press conferenc
- es.
Prepare spokespersons and senior stakeholders for interviews through messaging development and media traini
- ng.
Monitor media coverage and provide strategic advice on reputation management and emerging issu
es.
Strategic Communicati
- ons Provide senior strategic communications advice that supports organisational objectives and strengthens reputati
- on.
Develop integrated communications strategies with earned media at the co
- re.
Present recommendations confidently to senior leadership and executive stakeholde
- rs.
Ensure consistently high standards of account leadership and project delive
ry.
Business Developm
- ent Identify and pursue new business opportunities across Saudi Arab
- ia.
Build relationships with government entities, cultural organisations, strategic partners and industry stakeholde
- rs.
Lead proposal development, pitch presentations and business development meetin
- gs.
Support the organisation’s profile through networking, industry engagement and thought leadersh
- ip.
Represent the organisation at key sector events and media gatherin
gs.
Skills & Experie
- nce Saudi National due to our saudisation requireme
- nts Significant experience within journalism, media relations, public relations or corporate communicatio
- ns.
Extensive network of established relationships with journalists, editors, broadcasters and media organisations across Saudi Arab
- ia.
Strong understanding of the Saudi media landscape, editorial environment and news agen
- da.
Proven success securing high-profile media coverage and managing complex communications campaig
- ns.
Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills across traditional and digital med
- ia.
Outstanding stakeholder relationship management skills with experience advising senior decision-make
- rs.
Proven experience leading complex accounts and managing multiple prioriti
- es.
Strong business development skills with a track record of identifying opportunities and winning new busine
- ss.
Experience leading and developing high-performing teams within an agency or in-house communications environme
- nt.
Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business objectives into impactful communications programm
- es.
Knowledge of, or genuine interest in, Saudi Arabia’s arts, culture, heritage and creative secto
- rs.
Fluent Arabic and English with excellent written and verbal communication skil
- ls.
Commercially aware, proactive and confident in a fast-paced consultancy environme
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Title: Account Director; Media/PR Saudisation
Company: Inspire Selection | Recruitment Agency
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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