About the Role
Abdullah A. Al-Barrak & Son Co. is seeking a News Analyst to join the Media Monitoring & Coordination Division within the Media Communications & Coordination Department. This role is essential for safeguarding Aramco's reputation by monitoring global media conversations across online, social, and broadcast platforms in 17 languages. The position is based in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor all media channels, including online, social, and broadcast platforms, to track relevant news and conversations.
- Identify and promptly post critical media news based on predefined criteria to ensure timely awareness.
- Respond accurately to incoming media inquiries, ensuring proper tracking and follow-up.
- Utilize media monitoring software and tools to effectively track and analyze relevant news content.
- Prepare and distribute daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly media impact reports, summarizing media mentions and key insights.
- Collaborate closely with the Media Relations team and other internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate responses to media-related matters.
- Provide active support during crisis situations in accordance with the corporate crisis communications manual.
Qualifications and Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree in Mass Communications, Corporate Communications, Media, Media Relations, Crisis Communications, Media Monitoring, Public Relations, or Journalism.
- At least one year of professional experience in a relevant field.
- Demonstrated ability to monitor and analyze media news effectively.
- Proficiency in both English and Arabic languages.
- Flexibility to work according to a rotating shift schedule, including one of three 8-hour shifts.
Required Skills
- Media Monitoring
- Media Analysis
- Media Relations
- Crisis Communications
- Public Relations
- Journalism
- Communication
Work Environment and Details
This is a full-time position requiring a commitment to working one of three 8-hour shifts. The role is located at Aramco offices in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
