Job Description

ASDA’A Burson-Marsteller, the Middle East’s premier public relations consultancy, is looking for a Media Relations Manager.

The selected candidate will be required to:
Manage the Agency’s media relations department, working closely with all Agency departments to promote the business reputation of clients, by developing and maintaining effective working relationships with local and regional media.
Manage the press office on behalf of the clients and represent the clients in the face of the media
Plan and oversee execution of media activities and events, such as press conferences, roundtables, desk visits and interviews.
Devise and develop effective strategies to address current and potential issues which may impact the clients’ image in the short, medium and longer-term.

If interested, please apply by 15th April 2012. However, as there is an immediate need to fill this vacancy, interviews are taking place on an ongoing basis.
Skills

Mandatory Skills and Experience:
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent command of the Arabic language and solid proficiency in the English language.
• Solid understanding of the local Jordanian media scene.
• Minimum of 3 years work experience, with 1 year being in the field of marketing, advertising, PR, media or journalism.
• Must hold a Bachelor degree.
• Must own a car as the job entails a high level of time spent outside the office.


Additional Skills and Experience:
• Experience in media relations is a plus.
• Background in PR, media and/or journalism is preferable.
• Experience in other areas of communication, such as marketing and advertising is a plus.

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