PR Coordinator

Job description / Role

Reports to the Board of Directors.

The purpose of the position will be to develop a Public Relation (PR) strategy and to execute the implementation plan in coordination with PR agencies and other media companies.

Key responsibilities:
- To make a plan and develop and implement the PR strategies
- Shortlisting + selecting PR companies to implement the PR Strategies
- Managing the PR aspect of a potential crisis situation.
- Researching, writing and distributing press releases to targeted media
- Writing and editing in-house magazines, case studies, speeches, articles and annual reports
- Preparing and supervising the production of publicity brochures, handouts, direct mail leaflets, promotional videos, photographs, films and multimedia programs
- Devising and coordinating photo opportunities
- Liaising with colleagues and key spokespeople
- Liaising with and answering enquiries from media, individuals and other organizations, often via telephone and email
- Sourcing and managing speaking and sponsorship opportunities to create a newsletter bot internally and externally
- Organizing events including press conferences, exhibitions, open days and press tours;
- Maintaining and updating information on the organizations website;
- Managing and updating information and engaging with users on social media sites such as LinkedIn and Twitter

Internal: Communicate staff and clarify requirements in a timely manner.
External: Communicate with PR Agencies, Event Planners, Social Media Experts, Media

Requirements

- Degree Educated
- 3-5 yrs experience within the UAE, preferably within a blue chip company as a client preference
- Excellent IT Skills
- A clear and effective communicator both written and verbal
- Strong presentation skills
- Awareness of different media agencies
- Ability to plan effectively

About the Company

KERSHAW LEONARD "WE CHANGE PEOPLES LIVES"

Who we are:

Founded in September 1999 The Kershaw Leonard Group was based upon professional recruitment practices laid down by the UK Institute of Employment Consultants whose values are still at the core of our success today.

Inherently we believe that recruitment is a people business not a CV processing business and as such we take time and care to make sure we understand the needs of both our Clients and our Candidates.

Such attention to the care side of our business together with the sheer length of time we have been established has given us a unique position. We regularly attract top class candidates who only want to work with Kershaw Leonard as they trust our confidentiality and professionalism. Similarly, more than 75% of the clients we work with come back for more when they have a new position to fill.

What we do:

Kershaw Leonard Group places exceptional talent on a Global scale. Our winning strategy is to partner very closely with a small number of clients so we can really understand their objectives, needs and aspirations in a way that allows us to intuitively know the kind of cultural fit they are looking for when the time comes for them to recruit new talent. Then once that talent is on board and part of the client’s team, to assist wherever is needed to improve performance and leadership skills

Why Us:

The Kershaw Leonard Group is more than just a recruitment agency. In addition to KL Recruitment, KL Consulting offers a vast spectrum of skills from our experienced behavioural psychologist and consultants with almost two decades of HR Director level experience in the region.