Communications Executive

About Action Global Communications

Action Global Communications is seeking a dedicated and results-driven Communications Executive to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role focuses on supporting the development and execution of high-level communications campaigns within the region.

Role Overview

The Communications Executive will be instrumental in coordinating various aspects of client communications, ensuring accuracy, adherence to brand guidelines, and timely delivery. The role involves content creation, media outreach, event coordination, and continuous monitoring of industry trends to support strategic communications objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of client communications, including administration, reporting, editorial tasks, and brainstorming sessions, ensuring consistency and adherence to brand guidelines.
• Develop initial drafts of client content, such as press releases and media alerts, in Arabic and/or English, seeking feedback from the team and client leads.
• Draft media pitches, distribute content, and manage follow-ups with Saudi and GCC media.
• Handle ad hoc media requests, providing background information and images as required.
• Conduct proactive outreach to media and social media influencers, meeting with key Arabic-speaking and English journalists/influencers to identify editorial and online opportunities.
• Ensure all content, including images, backgrounders, factsheets, editorial, and market intelligence, along with media lists, are updated and stored on the Action server.
• Coordinate with suppliers for client events and manage on-site requirements during client and media/influencer events.
• Attend client meetings, prepare contact reports, and briefing notes.
• Monitor daily news cycles, competitor activities, and industry trends, providing relevant feedback to teams and clients.
• Develop a working knowledge of core communications disciplines, with a focus on social media, to ensure quality assurance of project deliverables and support best practices.
• Stay informed about current communications industry trends.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or a related field.
• At least one year of experience as a Communications Executive in Saudi Arabia.
• Saudi Arabian national.
• Excellent command of both Arabic and English languages.
• Strong understanding of the Saudi Arabian media landscape and current trends.
• Solid experience with social media platforms, including blogs, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
• Proficiency in technology with an active online presence on one or more social networks.

Required Skills

• Demonstrated project management skills, including the ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• A proactive and committed approach to meeting deadlines and exceeding expectations.
• Strong analytical thinking and a creative mindset combined with effective problem-solving abilities.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, offering an opportunity to contribute to high-level communications campaigns within a dynamic agency setting.