Manager - PR & Media Relations - Corporate Communications

Job description / Role

Manager – PR & Media Relations - Corporate Communications – Oman
Role:

Reporting to the Head – PR & Media Relations you will be responsible to develop and execute the Bank’s overall Internal and External Communication Plans

Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute PR Campaigns for all major developments in the Bank.
• Maintain close relations with all Business Lines to scout and research Story ideas, ensuring the Bank’s key messages reach the intended internal and external audience.
• Maintain strong Media Relations at the local, regional and international levels.
• Prepare Speeches for Top Management Team Members attending Key Events.
• Prepare Chairman’s Report for the Quarterly and Annual Reports of the Bank.
• Review all Internal Communications and contribute to Internal Publications.
• Suggest Pitch Stories to develop Exclusive Interviews / Articles for various Media Publications/ Broadcast Media.
• Communicate promptly and effectively to requests for response, research, quotes, photos, interviews and information from Media contacts.
• Collect, compile and maintain Media Clip Archive of all Bank Activities/ Events.

Requirements

• 10-15 years of experience as an Editor or Journalist.
• Must have strong experience as an Editor in Print Media, preferably from Oman or the GCC.
• Very strong writing skills and superior interpersonal communication skills. Mastery of rules of grammar
• Must be highly organized and able to multi-task and work within deadlines.
• Any Nationality must hold NOC if in Oman.

If suitable and interested in this excellent opportunity, please forward updated CV’s in word.doc format for review. Alternatively, should you know anyone suitable and interested, please kindly refer across. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 5-7 working days

About the Company

Global Bankers Search & Selection Ltd provides specialist recruitment services to Clients in the Banking and Financial Services sector. We work with a diverse range of Organisations and have an excellent track-record of identifying and attracting high-calibre, mid senior executive level Candidates based globally for Permanent, Interim and Contract positions. We also offer a comprehensive, bespoke Search and Selection and Mapping Service.

Our Consultants are experienced professionals with an in-depth knowledge of the industry, so they fully understand the kinds of challenges you face. Our searches span the UK / GCC / MENA / Far East / Asia Pacific Regions. Our network of contacts includes talented professionals within, but not limited to, the following specialisms:

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