Media Specialist

Job description / Role

Plan, manage and execute media content and media relations. This includes conventional and digital media content creation (written – visual), coordinating and keeping contacts with the media, decide effective strategies of presenting a positive image of client through on time and effective communication.

Key Results Accountabilities
• Prepare comprehensive conventional and digital PR content creation plans as when required and then implementing it by choosing the right media tools to execute the messages of the client’s project.
• Prepare all press, news and media material for such agency (news, reports, and interviews) in English.
• Prepare, review and audit press releases, opening speeches and official statements of the CEO and departmental directors for such Agency in English.
• Supervise all content translation process with internal stakeholders and agencies to insure accurate and timely delivery.
• Assist in reviewing and auditing publications, ad materials and some correspondence originating from Marketing & Corporate Communication Department.
• Pitch new angles to publications and broadcasts to create and increase awareness on client’s projects.
• Build cordial relations with the media through following and extensive media relation strategy.
• Organize and attend media events to represent client and to build relations with various groups of stakeholders.
• Coordinate answers to questions, queries, complaints and criticisms level in the press and media outlets with regard to the Agency as well as activities & projects undertaken by the Agency and provide them in English.
• Take part and attend activities and events organized by the Agency, which require media attendance and participation (Expos, conferences, and forums).
• Supports the strong relationship with the media in order to continuously identify opportunities to enhance public relations strategies, plans and reputation management.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor in Mass Communication and Journalism.
• 10 – 15 years’ experience in PR, Journalism and Content Creation.
• Highly analytical thinking with demonstrated talent for identifying, scrutinizing, improving, and streamlining complex work processes.
• Computer-literate performer with extensive software proficiency covering wide variety of applications.
• Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing.
• Resourceful team player who excels at building trusting relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple concurrent tasks.
• Innovative problem-solver who can generate workable solutions and resolve complaints.

About the Company

Trans Skills LLC is a transportation-focused recruitment, manpower supply, and training company dedicated to serving the GCC region. We are currently concentrating on recruiting as well as sourcing and supplying medium to senior level railway, aviation, land transportation and maritime professionals. Whatever experience and skills your company requires, Trans Skills will be able to supply the right personnel needed to provide the quality service you require.

We would like to pride ourselves on being ready and able to supply your organization with professionals across the various disciplines of transportation.

Trans Skills is a wholly owned subsidiary of Alserkal Group.