Public Relations Specialist Jobs in Dammam

About the Role

Tuwaiq Casting & Forging Company is seeking a Communication & PR Specialist to join its team in Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. This role is responsible for developing and implementing strategic communication plans to enhance the organization's brand image, manage public perception, and build relationships with key stakeholders. The specialist will act as a primary liaison between the company and its external audiences, including media, the public, clients, and industry partners, ensuring consistent and impactful messaging.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with journalists, editors, and media outlets.
• Draft, edit, and distribute press releases, media kits, and official statements.
• Coordinate and manage press conferences, media briefings, and interviews.
• Monitor media coverage and prepare clipping reports and analyses.
• Design and implement integrated communication strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Manage internal communications to ensure clear messaging across departments.
• Develop crisis communication plans and serve as a spokesperson when necessary.
• Produce high-quality content, including speeches, articles, and executive briefings.
• Oversee and grow the organization's presence and engagement on social media platforms.
• Create digital content, including posts, infographics, and short-form videos.
• Track and report on digital communication KPIs and engagement metrics.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to align digital campaigns with PR objectives.
• Protect and enhance the organization's brand reputation across all channels.
• Monitor public sentiment and address potential reputational risks.
• Ensure external communications reflect the organization's core values and tone of voice.
• Manage relationships with external PR agencies, vendors, and consultants.
• Lead internal campaigns focused on awareness, employee motivation, and alignment with corporate goals.
• Organize staff activations and events for occasions such as Saudi National Day and Eid celebrations.
• Develop and distribute internal newsletters and support onboarding communications.
• Plan and execute the company's participation in industry exhibitions, managing logistics.
• Manage booth design, branding, promotional materials, and post-event reporting for exhibitions.
• Organize internal town hall meetings and external industry talks.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of progressive experience in public relations, corporate communications, or a similar strategic role.
• Proven track record of successful media placements and campaign management.
• Demonstrated experience in handling crisis communications is highly desirable.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in Arabic is a strong advantage.
• Strong editorial judgment and the ability to craft compelling narratives.
• Proficiency with media monitoring tools such as Meltwater, Cision, or Brandwatch.
• Solid understanding of Search Engine Optimization (SEO), content marketing principles, and social media analytics.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with senior stakeholders.

Required Skills

• Communication
• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Press Release Writing
• Strategic Communications Planning
• Internal Communications Management
• Digital Content Creation
• Social Media Management
• Brand Management
• Reputation Management
• Event Planning and Execution
• Crisis Communications
• Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
• Content Marketing
• Social Media Analytics
• Media Monitoring Tools (*, Meltwater, Cision, Brandwatch)

Work Environment and Details

This is a full-time position based in Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. The role requires 2-5 years of relevant experience.

About the Role

Virtucruit is partnering with a leading organization in the education and training sector to recruit a Public Relations & Communications Specialist. This role is for a confident and engaging professional who is adept at building relationships, interacting with senior stakeholders, and representing an organization in high-profile settings. The position is full-time and located in either Riyadh or Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

Key Responsibilities

• Support senior leadership during meetings, events, and official engagements.
• Welcome and engage with VIP guests, partners, and stakeholders.
• Represent the organization professionally across various interactions and events.
• Communicate effectively in both Arabic and English across verbal and written channels.
• Support media, communications, and public-facing initiatives.
• Build and maintain a professional online presence aligned with the organization's brand.
• Coordinate and assist with local and international engagements as required.
• Maintain the highest levels of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.

Required Qualifications

• Excellent communication and presentation skills in Arabic and English.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage confidently with diverse audiences.
• Professional presence and excellent relationship-building abilities.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced and high-profile environments.
• Flexibility to travel when required.

Relevant Skills and Experience

While not strictly required, experience in Public Relations, communications, hospitality, customer-facing roles, or event management is considered a plus. Key skills for this role include:

• Communication (Verbal and Written)
• Presentation Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Relationship Building
• Public Relations
• Communications Strategy
• Media Relations
• Event Coordination
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Hospitality
• Customer-Facing Experience

Work Location and Type

This full-time position is based in either Riyadh or Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

About the Role

GE Vernova is seeking a Lead Public Relation Officer - Mobility Specialist to join our team in Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is essential for ensuring the smooth and compliant operations of GE Vernova entities and employees within the Kingdom. The Public Relations Officer will serve as a key liaison with government authorities, managing a wide range of immigration, labor, licensing, and regulatory services. This position requires a proactive individual adept at navigating government portals and processes to ensure timely and accurate execution of all government transactions, supporting both the company's legal and operational compliance and the well-being of our employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Process all immigration services, including work permit applications, Iqama issuance and renewals, sponsorship transfers, job title changes, and various visa services.
• Manage exit/re-entry visas, final exit procedures, dependent services, and passport updates for employees.
• Support the issuance of business visas, visit visas, and facilitate employee mobilization processes.
• Assist employees with essential government requirements such as medical examinations, biometrics appointments, and other necessary procedures.
• Utilize and maintain proficiency in key government portals such as Absher, Qiwa, Muqeem, GOSI, MOFA, MISA, MOC, Municipality, SPL, and National Address.
• Support the renewal and ongoing maintenance of all company licenses, including Commercial Registration (CR), MISA, Municipality permits, Civil Defense, Chamber of Commerce registrations, and other essential permits.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, including comprehensive visa tracking and documentation systems.
• Facilitate document attestations, prepare certificates of origin, and manage official submissions to relevant government bodies.
• Coordinate effectively with internal departments such as HR, Legal, Finance, and Shared Services on all government-related activities.
• Review and follow up on cases managed by third-party immigration service providers to ensure efficient resolution.
• Process government payments and collaborate with Finance and Treasury departments for accurate reconciliation.
• Ensure strict compliance with Saudi labor laws, Saudization (Nitaqat) regulations, and company policies.
• Track, manage, and resolve any violations, fines, or government alerts received through platforms like Qiwa, Muqeem, and GOSI.
• Support government inspections and audits, and respond promptly and accurately to official inquiries.
• Undertake other government-related tasks as required to support business operations.
• Contribute to operational improvements and participate in assigned projects to enhance government relations processes.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree or diploma in a relevant field from an accredited university or college, or a high school degree with equivalent relevant work experience.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience specifically in Saudi government relations, immigration, and labor processes.
• Demonstrated knowledge and practical experience with government portals including Absher, Qiwa, Muqeem, GOSI, MOFA, MISA, MOC, Municipality, and related government platforms.
• Proven experience in supporting visa processing and managing government transactions.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for managing multiple tasks and stakeholders.
• Must possess the legal right to work in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia without requiring company sponsorship or facing time restrictions.

Required Skills

• Government Relations
• Immigration Processes
• Labor Processes
• Proficiency in Absher, Qiwa, Muqeem, GOSI, MOFA, MISA, MOC, Municipality, SPL, and National Address portals
• Visa Processing
• Government Transactions Management
• Strong Communication Skills
• Excellent Organizational Skills
• Knowledge of Saudi Labor Laws
• Understanding of Saudization (Nitaqat) regulations

Work Environment and Details

This is a full-time position based in Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. Relocation assistance is not provided for this role.

About the Role

Aljomaih Energy and Water Company (AEW) is seeking a Saudi National Corporate Communications Manager to join its team in Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. This role reports to the HR Shared Services Director and is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive external and internal communications strategies aligned with the company's strategic objectives. The Corporate Communications Manager will ensure stakeholders understand AEW's strategy, business objectives, thought leadership, brand identity, corporate social responsibility initiatives, and organizational changes. This position requires independent work and strong collaboration with business leaders and internal functional leads to ensure strategic and operational alignment, thereby enhancing AEW's business and regional presence. The ideal candidate will develop communications that clearly convey AEW's value proposition and brand promise, playing a crucial role in enhancing employee engagement and managing organizational changes through consistent messaging.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute an integrated communications program across the company.
• Drive, support, and advise on internal and external communications, including communications planning, media relations, agency management, speaking opportunities, events, sponsorships, marketing partnerships, and merger & acquisition support.
• Develop and implement a regional employee communications plan to strengthen AEW's culture and employee engagement through clear, purposeful, and strategic content.
• Support management and business leaders in identifying needs, objectives, and strategies for internal communications development, including crisis communications and organizational change management.
• Develop internal communications focused on clear, concise, consistent, timely, and effective messaging for employees regarding company plans, management directives, and key organizational announcements.
• Draft scripts, speeches, correspondences, and presentation materials for internal communications.
• Plan, conceptualize, propose, and implement appropriate internal communication delivery channels and feedback mechanisms, including virtual, digital, town halls, video production, social media platforms, email, newsletters, and events.
• Act as a conduit to cascade, promote, and disseminate internal communications from Aljomaih Holding Company to ensure strategic alignment, consistent messaging, brand identity, and compliance with corporate guidelines.
• Serve as a responsive, quality-focused, and trusted partner for communications needs with all internal stakeholders across the region.
• Manage and support the execution of external communications in accordance with the strategic communications plan, encompassing public relations, social and media relations, executive thought leadership, customer and business partnerships, supply chain relations, crisis communications, and global responsibility.
• Ensure alignment with AEW's strategic direction across all regional external communication channels for consistent messaging and positive brand positioning.
• Collaborate with internal teams to enhance efforts in generating favorable market opinion and garnering local and regional media attention to drive thought leadership, positive brand image, and business development opportunities.
• Support management and business leaders in identifying needs, objectives, and strategies for external communications development, including speaking opportunities, interviews, social media profiling, events, sponsorships, and CSR initiatives.
• Plan for industry/event speaking and keynote management opportunities, liaising with event organizers and preparing necessary background information.
• Develop external communications, including best-in-class messages, interviews, correspondences, digital and social engagement, and presentation materials tailored for target regional markets and audiences.
• Lead the preparation and distribution of company news and information to regional business and trade media outlets, and develop media relations plans.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with media, managing information requests, securing positive coverage, and promoting AEW leaders as market thought leaders.
• Create a thought leadership strategy for media awareness, ensuring alignment with overarching AEW priorities to deliver consistent media coverage and message penetration.
• Engage and manage external agencies, providing high-quality drafts of press releases, scripts, speeches, interview talking points, and presentation materials.
• Provide media training for business leaders and subject matter spokespeople.
• Build and strengthen a personal network of regional/national media contacts.
• Collaborate with Business Development and Marketing teams to leverage and amplify impactful customer communications and stories through various platforms to enhance customer satisfaction and generate business leads.
• Stay abreast of key trends and industry issues to ensure timely and relevant interaction and adaptation in social media and communications.
• Create and post content to maintain momentum of AEW and industry content distribution to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure employee awareness and adherence to social media and external communication policies to avoid communication pitfalls and brand impact issues.
• Assist in supporting brand activation events and activities to elevate brand awareness and positioning in alignment with the global AEW brand.
• Support CSR and partnership initiatives, including stakeholder mapping and strategic partnerships for sustainable development.
• Provide communications support and integration for business merger and acquisitions, joint ventures, and partnership projects.
• Work closely with project teams to create content, identify media opportunities, and liaise with counterparts on external communications.
• Proactively participate in communications or cross-functional projects as assigned to broaden business acumen and people interaction.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing Communications, or a related field. A Master's degree is an added advantage.
• A minimum of 7 years of relevant, in-depth professional communication experience.
• Proven end-to-end management experience in communications, spanning planning, execution, and delivery.
• Experience in communications with multiple influencer types, including media, bloggers, analysts, government officials, and employees.
• Strong proficiency in both English and Arabic languages.
• Outstanding presentation and communication skills, both written and spoken, with the ability to deliver professionally with impact.
• Excellent copywriting, proofreading, editing, creative storytelling, and consultative advisory skills.
• Deep skill in Microsoft Office suite and digitally savvy in social media, social networking, intranet, forums, online collaboration, videography, graphical design, and analytical tools.
• Excellent portfolio of media relations and a professional network with a proven record in maintaining close public and media relations.
• Good team player and individual contributor with career ambition for higher roles and responsibilities.
• Possess strong business acumen, agility, and the ability to navigate well in a highly matrixed organization.
• Motivated, self-driven with good work planning, organization, and time management skills.
• Proactive, ownership-oriented, results-driven, with a sense of urgency, commitment, and high dependability.
• Pleasant personality and disposition, professional etiquette, good emotional quotient, resilience, interpersonal relations, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Adaptive to cultural diversity and inclusivity.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight timelines, strong planning, multi-tasking, prioritization, and negotiation skills are highly anticipated.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and influence cross-functional teams is highly important.

Required Skills

• Communications Strategy & Execution
• Public Relations & Media Relations
• Agency Management
• Events & Sponsorship Management
• Business Development Support
• Mergers & Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, and Partnership Support
• Communications Channel Selection & Media Monitoring
• Budget Management & Report Management
• Employee Engagement & Organizational Change Management
• Crisis Communications
• Speechwriting & Correspondence Drafting
• Presentation Material Development
• Virtual & Digital Communication Channels
• Social Media Platforms & Management
• Email Marketing & Newsletter Management
• Public Speaking & Thought Leadership
• Customer Relations & Supply Chain Relations
• Brand Positioning & Market Positioning
• Media Training & Network Building
• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Storytelling & Consultative Advisory
• Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency
• Social Networking & Intranet Management
• Online Collaboration Tools
• Videography & Graphical Design
• Analytical Tools Usage
• Business Acumen & Agility
• Work Planning, Organization & Time Management
• Interpersonal Relations & Stakeholder Engagement
• Cultural Diversity Adaptability & Inclusivity
• Multi-tasking, Prioritization & Negotiation Skills
• Dealing with Ambiguity & Influencing Cross-functional Teams
• Energy Market & Industry Trends Understanding

Work Environment and Details

This is a full-time position based in Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. The role requires 5-10 years of experience in corporate communications. The company is Aljomaih Energy and Water Company.