Company Description
Tahaluf is rewriting the events playbook. Its purpose is transformational, its DNA digital, and its ambition unprecedented. Tahaluf is scaling to further increase its lead as the largest B2B Live and On Demand Events organiser in Saudi Arabia: by SQM, Attendance, Colleagues and Revenue.
To scale at this pace requires impeccable local partners, and Tahaluf is proud to enjoy the support and partnership of several Government and Non-Government Organisations that are at the apex of Saudi’s B2B and B2C large scale events scene. In fact, our partners do not just support the expansion of live events in the Kingdom; they are also the partner of choice for heavyweights like Apple, Amazon and AliBaba.
Be part of something BIG! Building on the success of record-breaking tech event LEAP, the most attended tech event in the world, Tahaluf is making a huge impact on the global events sector. Tahaluf is bringing iconic Informa brands to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including Cityscape Global, which celebrated record-breaking participation at its debut Saudi edition and award-winning cyber-security event Black Hat, as well as establishing Saudi-born brands, such as InFlavour, a not-to-be-missed meeting place for the global Food & Beverage industry.
Join our ambitious and highly committed team, who are not afraid to push boundaries and disrupt the status quo. Be ready to be thrown in at the deep end, taking on large-scale projects from day one, under the guidance of a supportive leadership team who will encourage your personal development and offer you new opportunities.
Job Description
We are seeking a Public Relations Manager to manage an organisation’s communication initiatives with media personnel. The key duties include overseeing public relations agencies/social media communication agencies and high-level Influencer agencies to ensure the right messaging is communicated across all the channels, writing or editing press releases prior to publication, and helping us organise events such as press conferences, networking groups, focus groups that involve their industry and the local community.
Key Performance Indicators:
- Delivery of high level communication pieces in line with the Ministry objectives and Tahaluf’s business objectives set by Marketing/Group Director.
- Networking with big media outlets and nurture a strong industry network
- Develop an enviable corporate image for the events by developing and executing effective communication and media relations programs
Key Responsibilities
- Develop a marketing communications plan including strategy, goals, budget and tactics with the agency
- Develop media relations strategy, seeking high-level placements in print, broadcast and online media
- Coordinate all public relations activities
- Direct social media team to engage audiences across traditional and new media
- Leverage existing media relationships and cultivate new contacts within business and industry media
- Manage media inquiries and interview requests
- Create content for press releases, byline articles and keynote presentations
- Monitor, analyse and communicate PR results on a quarterly basis
- Evaluate opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships and advertising on an on-going basis
- Build relationships with thought leaders to grow industry awareness
- Identify and engage high level stakeholders who could be potential influencers
- Maintain a keen understanding of industry trends affecting clients and make appropriate recommendations regarding communication strategy surrounding them
- Have the ability to manage communications across all the channels during any crisis and up to the industry standards
Qualifications
Requirements And Skills
- 4-5 years of working experience in public relations required
- This role is only open for a KSA National
- Proven track record designing and executing successful public relations campaigns at both a local, regional and international level
- Strong relationships with both local and national business and industry media outlets, mainly within Saudi and the Middle East
- Experience in acting as a company spokesperson; comfortable and skilled in both broadcast and print media interviews
- Exceptional writing and editing skills
- Solid experience with social media including blogs, Facebook, Twitter, etc.
- Event planning experience
- BA/MA degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications or a related discipline would be preferred but not mandatory
Additional Information
- This role is open to Saudi nationals only *
Core Benefits:
- Medical Insurance for individual and family
- Annual leave – 25 days or 28 days (for senior managers)
- Manager and above, School fees contribution, 40,000 SAR per child per year, up to a max of three children
- Wellbeing Benefits
- Remote working on Sundays
- Working anywhere – 1 month every year, or for senior managers and above, 2 months every year
Additional Benefits where the Saudi National is relocating within KSA Only*:
- Paid flight to Riyadh (for you and your dependents)
- Relocation costs to cover a hotel room – up to 30 days (single / family room), & Excess baggage allowance of up to SAR 1500
- If eligible
