International Media Relations Specialist
We are seeking skilled press officers and media relations professionals to join Companies International Media Relations (IMR) Unit. The role includes developing and issuing press releases, handing inquiries, conducting interviews, and handling media engagements.
The International Media Relations (IMR) Unit functions as the Company's primary point of contact for journalists and media outlets around the world. The unit performs a range of media-related tasks involving global print, online and broadcast channels.
Operating on the front lines of media relations, the unit is entrusted with safeguarding and building the reputation of one of the world's leading energy and chemicals companies.
Duties and Responsibilities
Experience
Minimum Requirements:
Benefits
• Permanent Employment on an Indefinite Term Employment Agreement.
• Company Incentive Plan: This is a broad-based annual and performance based incentive plan based on company and individual performance, base salary, and length of service during the plan year. The objective of this plan is to drive organizational performance, as well as, recognize and reward your contributions beyond the normal annual merit increases.
• Annual repatriation travel allowance: An annual cash payment that more than covers airfare costs to your home country. You have full flexibility to use this payment in any way you choose.
• Annual vacation: You can look forward to up to 38 calendar days of paid leave each year. In addition, you'll typically be granted between 9 and 11 days of national public holidays each year.
• Severance award: In accordance with the Saudi labor law, a severance award is payable by the company to employees who leave after two years or more of satisfactory service. The severance award is based on length of continuous service and final base pay. The severance award can be a substantial benefit for longer service employees.
• Education Assistance Plan: If you are hired on family status, you may be eligible to benefit from the company's excellent education assistance plan for dependent children. This may include the option for them to attend Company's high quality private schools or to attend international schools in the local community.
• Quality housing in company communities or a rental assistance allowance: We have four communities in the Eastern Province where we provide quality accommodation in pleasant surroundings. Alternatively, employees may obtain housing in the local communities outside of the Company communities, for which we provide a rental assistance allowance.
• Free medical care: We provide medical care via our Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare subsidiary medical network or contracted hospitals and clinics. These facilities are among the finest in the Middle East.
• Free access to recreational facilities: You will have access to our extensive range of recreational facilities that include: private beaches, tennis courts, exercise gyms, swimming pools, golf courses, tennis and squash courts, and much more.
• Free scheduled transportation: Air-conditioned buses are provided free of charge for transportation within camp areas, to work locations, local shopping areas outside camp, the beach and our other communities.
• Voluntary Group Life and Accident Insurance: you may enroll in a voluntary program providing term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage equal to 12, 18, 24 or 30 times your monthly base salary. Favorable group rates keep the premium low.
• Short-term Disability: In the event you are unable to work due to illness or injury, short-term disability income benefits are provided. The benefit is 30 days full pay and 60 days at three-quarters pay, in any one year period.
• Death Benefit: Company pays an ex-gratia death benefit equal to 24 months base pay if death is from an industrial accident and 12 months base pay if death is non-industrial related.
• Career development: We recognize and value professional growth and achievement, so you'll have many opportunities to develop your career and expertise.
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The International Media Relations (IMR) Unit functions as the Company's primary point of contact for journalists and media outlets around the world. The unit performs a range of media-related tasks involving global print, online and broadcast channels.
Operating on the front lines of media relations, the unit is entrusted with safeguarding and building the reputation of one of the world's leading energy and chemicals companies.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Build, maintain, and actively manage relationships with journalists and media outlets, including Tier 1 international titles, trade and special-interest publications (covering print, online and broadcast channels).
- Provide functional support and advice to senior leaders on strategic media issues.
- Contribute to crisis communication and response management.
- Support the Company's quarterly results announcements, including media calls and interviews.
- Prepare media plans, communications briefings and Q&A documents for executives.
- Coordinate media visits, interviews and background briefings.
- Develop corporate announcements and press releases.
- Provide on-site media relations support to executives at international events, conferences and during company activities.
- Respond effectively to media enquiries in a timely manner.
- Develop materials that effectively communicate Aramco's strategic objectives to global media.
- Identify potential opportunities to engage with media on high-value projects.
- Support story generation activities, including proactive article and thought leadership development.
- Foster positive internal relationships across the company, to support the International Media Relations Unit's key objectives.
Experience
Minimum Requirements:
- A successful candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree from a recognized and approved program in the fields of journalism, communications or related field with equivalent experience. An advanced degree is preferred.
- Candidate Should have a minimum of 3 years' experience in journalism, media relations or corporate communications, gained in either an agency or in-house corporate setting - ideally with previous experience of the energy, oil and gas sectors.
- Candidate Should have previous experience as spokesperson is preferred, while a proven track record in crisis communications is also an advantage.
- Candidate Should have strong networking skills are essential and the role requires a strong understanding and experience of working in the media or public relations field.
- Candidate Should be able to develop and maintain networks, perform well under pressure and handle a variety of requests.
- Candidate Should be fixable and have good organizational skills. Candidates should also be detail-oriented, with a strong sense of responsibility and accountability.
- Candidate Should have strong interpersonal skills are therefore key. Candidates should also be trustworthy, displaying responsibility and care when handling confidential or sensitive topics.
Benefits
• Permanent Employment on an Indefinite Term Employment Agreement.
• Company Incentive Plan: This is a broad-based annual and performance based incentive plan based on company and individual performance, base salary, and length of service during the plan year. The objective of this plan is to drive organizational performance, as well as, recognize and reward your contributions beyond the normal annual merit increases.
• Annual repatriation travel allowance: An annual cash payment that more than covers airfare costs to your home country. You have full flexibility to use this payment in any way you choose.
• Annual vacation: You can look forward to up to 38 calendar days of paid leave each year. In addition, you'll typically be granted between 9 and 11 days of national public holidays each year.
• Severance award: In accordance with the Saudi labor law, a severance award is payable by the company to employees who leave after two years or more of satisfactory service. The severance award is based on length of continuous service and final base pay. The severance award can be a substantial benefit for longer service employees.
• Education Assistance Plan: If you are hired on family status, you may be eligible to benefit from the company's excellent education assistance plan for dependent children. This may include the option for them to attend Company's high quality private schools or to attend international schools in the local community.
• Quality housing in company communities or a rental assistance allowance: We have four communities in the Eastern Province where we provide quality accommodation in pleasant surroundings. Alternatively, employees may obtain housing in the local communities outside of the Company communities, for which we provide a rental assistance allowance.
• Free medical care: We provide medical care via our Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare subsidiary medical network or contracted hospitals and clinics. These facilities are among the finest in the Middle East.
• Free access to recreational facilities: You will have access to our extensive range of recreational facilities that include: private beaches, tennis courts, exercise gyms, swimming pools, golf courses, tennis and squash courts, and much more.
• Free scheduled transportation: Air-conditioned buses are provided free of charge for transportation within camp areas, to work locations, local shopping areas outside camp, the beach and our other communities.
• Voluntary Group Life and Accident Insurance: you may enroll in a voluntary program providing term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage equal to 12, 18, 24 or 30 times your monthly base salary. Favorable group rates keep the premium low.
• Short-term Disability: In the event you are unable to work due to illness or injury, short-term disability income benefits are provided. The benefit is 30 days full pay and 60 days at three-quarters pay, in any one year period.
• Death Benefit: Company pays an ex-gratia death benefit equal to 24 months base pay if death is from an industrial accident and 12 months base pay if death is non-industrial related.
• Career development: We recognize and value professional growth and achievement, so you'll have many opportunities to develop your career and expertise.
BH3404
Bounty Hunter World
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