URGENT: PUBLIC RELATIONS SPECIALIST

Job Description

Develop/update, implement and maintain the public relations plans, strategies, policies, protocols and guidelines and ensure that they stay aligned to the organizations overall objectives and strategyCommunicating with colleagues and key spokespeople and provide timely communication to the public regarding the traffic diversions, new road openings, road closures etc..Assist with preparing press releases, reviewing marketing material, producing newsletters and contents for social media.Prepare executive presentations and speechesSupport corporate Public Relations Manager by providing content for communication materials, flagging promotional opportunities and contributing to promotional eventsSupport the customer relationship management team in resolving complaints, suggestions and enquiresLiaising with, and answering enquiries from media, individuals and other organizations, often via telephone and emailHelp maintain the clients corporate image and identityDraft speeches and arrange interviews for an organizations top executivesResearching, writing and distributing press releases to targeted mediaEvaluate advertising and promotion programs to determine whether they are compatible with clients relations effortsCollating and analyzing media coverageWriting and editing in-house magazines, case studies, articles and annual reportsPreparing and supervising the production of publicity brochures, handouts, direct mail leaflets, promotional videos, photographs, films and multimedia programmesDevising and coordinating photo opportunitiesOrganizing events including press conferences, exhibitions, open days and press toursMaintaining and updating information on the organizations websiteUpdating information and engaging with users on social media sites such as Twitter and FacebookSourcing speaking and sponsorship opportunitiesCommissioning market researchFostering community relations through events such as open days and through involvement in community initiatives REQUIREMENTS: University degree from a recognized University in an appropriate field such as business, marketing or management or equivalentMore than 5 years post graduate experience in a public relations role preferably with at least 3 years experience in major infrastructure projects or programmes - preference will be given to roads, aviation, structures or rail related experienceSound knowledge of all aspects public relations in construction industry involving delivery of large complex infrastructure projectsExperience in Developing and implementing public relations plans, policies, protocols and guidelines on major projectsSound knowledge of digital, social media analytics, tools and trendsExcellent communication skills in English, written and spokenArabic language skills is preferredExperience of working in Qatar and / or the Gulf regionProficient in MS OfficeDrivers LicenseNo. of Vacancy: 4You can get to know more about QPM by visiting our website www.qpm.com.qa.Should you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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About Company

Qatar Project Management (QPM) is an independent subsidiary of Barwa Real Estate Development Company that provides expertise in Project Management, Design Management, Construction Management, and Contract Administration together with other associated Project Management functions. Established in 2008, QPM is centralized platform for provision of Project Management services to Barwa and Qatari Diar as well as local and international markets. QPM provides these services through an in-house team of highly-skilled, motivated, and qualified professionals supported by state-of-the-art information technology and highly-effective Project Management systems.