Media Relations Specialist

Riyadh - Saudi Arabia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 08-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Foreground is partnering with a leading cultural and events organization in Saudi Arabia to appoint a Media Relations Specialist who will play a critical role in shaping the public image of the organization through strategic press engagement editorial leadership and event-based media coordination.

This role requires a bilingual communicator with deep familiarity with the media landscape in Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC a sharp sense for storytelling and the operational agility to manage media relations across high-profile events and campaigns. The ideal candidate is a seasoned media professional who brings both newsroom sensibility and corporate discipline with a strong network of press contacts and the ability to manage messaging at scale.

Key Responsibilities

Media Strategy & Press Relations

Develop and implement media outreach strategies aligned with the organizations communication objectives.
Build and maintain strong trusted relationships with key journalists editors and producers across TV radio print and digital channels.
Coordinate and pitch interviews feature stories and media appearances for executives and spokespeople.
Act as a media liaison for inbound press requests and crisis-related matters.

Editorial Oversight & Messaging

Draft edit and localize compelling bilingual content including press releases Q&As media kits talking points and statements.
Ensure message consistency across all public and media-facing materials.
Prepare comprehensive media briefings for senior leaders and designated spokespeople.

Media Event Management

Manage the setup and operation of media centers press lounges and broadcast zones during major events and public activations.
Lead on-site media coordination including press check-ins branding alignment and support for filming or interviews.
Organize and oversee press conferences media roundtables and scheduled briefings.

Media Monitoring & Analysis

Monitor daily media coverage track sentiment and report on media visibility and tone of voice.

Support proactive reputation management and flag emerging issues or risks.

Compile post-event and campaign media reports with data-driven insights.

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

Coordinate closely with internal departments to source stories secure approvals and align on messaging priorities.
Liaise with PR agencies production partners and content developers to ensure seamless execution of campaigns and media plans.
Contribute to internal communications efforts where required especially around media-facing milestones.

Candidate Profile

Bachelors degree in Journalism Communications Public Relations or a related field.
4 years of relevant experience in media relations journalism or corporate communications ideally within Saudi Arabia or the GCC.
Established network of media contacts across local and regional outlets.
Exceptional writing and editorial skills in both Arabic and English.
Demonstrated experience in managing interviews editorial calendars and press events in high-pressure environments.
Strong organizational skills attention to detail and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments.
Previous experience working within PR agencies newsrooms or communications departments in event-led organizations is strongly preferred.