PR & Events Manager

• Develop and execute PR and communications plans for key initiatives and announcements.
• Build relationships with local, regional and international media
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• Manage press releases, media briefings, interviews and press conferences.
• Support crisis communications when required.
• Plan and deliver executive-level events, launches, forums, conferences and VIP engagements
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• Manage event concepts, timelines, budgets and production plans.
• Coordinate protocol, logistics, operations and event communications
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• Manage PR/event agencies, production companies and external suppliers.
• Oversee event branding and VIP/guest experience
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• Build relationships with strategic partners, sponsors, government entities and international stakeholders.
• Manage multiple projects, budgets, procurement, timelines and risks.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in PR, Communications, Marketing, Event Management or related field.
• 5–8 years' experience in PR, Corporate Communications and/or Event Management.
• Experience dealing with senior leadership and VIP stakeholders
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• Strong media relations/networking capability.
• Experience managing agencies and external suppliers.
• Excellent Arabic and English communication skills
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• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable working under pressure and managing multiple priorities.

Public Relations (PR) | Event Management | Media Relations | Corporate Communications | Strategic Communications | Event Planning | Stakeholder Management | Government Relations | VIP Events | Executive Events | Media Communications | Press Releases | Crisis Communications | Project Management | Event Production | Agency Management | Vendor Management | Protocol | Budget Management | Brand Communications