Qatar Foundation
The selected candidate will be responsible to contribute to the implementation of the press office’s short and long-term plans in ensuring good coverage in all the media platforms and keep a strong relationship with internal and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Assist the Head of Press Office in preparing a proactive media engagement plan, towards establishing and maintaining cordial relationships with media contacts, agencies, and networks in target markets
Assist in organizing press conferences within agreed timelines and budget; take ownership for preparation of press kit and coordination for other arrangements; document, upload on news center and archive for future reference
Prepare and maintain a comprehensive database of validated and categorized media contacts
Participate in the planning and execution of projects assigned by Press Office Unit Head or Department Manager
Take ownership of the development and production of media monitoring reports
Maintain a comprehensive record of external media requests and a filming/photography external request log
Maintain QF Press Release archive, and forward periodically to Documentary for official archiving
Ensure media interviews are accompanied by an Interview Brief and all mini-campaigns are accompanied by a Media Plan; draft relevant plans as needed
Ensure that all Press Office services to the QF centers are delivered within the agreed service levels and shared with the Services Specialist prior to the agreed deadline
Assist in utilizing the media monitoring service and provide regular reports that serve the press office purpose
Cooperate with Business Excellence Unit for process audits
Drive media relations initiatives, ensuring the press are kept updated on QF and program-related activities, efforts, and initiatives
Develop and implement a media relations policy to provide specific guidance to QF departments and leaders about who can engage the media and how; coordinate all media monitoring and recording
Drive the development and consistent update of press materials and external communications products including general website content, QF press releases, executive biographies, backgrounders, presentations, and other corporate literature explaining and illustrating QF initiatives and progress
Draft and support distribution of press releases
Qualifications
Bachelorโs Degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Communications/Marketing with 6-8 years of relevant work experience; expertise in feature and copywriting, preferably in a media-related setting, as well as knowledge of branding and advertising strongly preferred
Very good planning and time management skills
Excellent writing skills with the ability to draft and edit a variety of written reports and communications and to articulate ideas clearly and concisely; Arabic proficiency is an advantage
Proficiency in MS Office applications
