Job Description
DUBAI BASED ROLE. Relocation would be required but with highly competitive, tax free salary package.
Company Profile:
* Property Finder is the leading digital real estate platform in the Middle East and North Africa region.
* A UAE-born startup, Property Finder expanded its operations to Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Turkey over the years.
* The company is one of the largest technology start-ups in the region and on a journey to becoming a Unicorn.
Role Summary:
* We are hiring a strategic PR leader who will lead the PR efforts for Property Finder.
* He/she will collaborate with multiple external and internal stakeholder and partners to ensure Property Finder is positioned as a thought leader across the real estate industry across all media touch points.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement a comprehensive public relations strategy that aligns with the Property Finder’s goals and objectives
* Manage a team of junior public relations professionals, providing guidance and support to ensure successful execution of campaigns and initiatives
* Effective management of PR agency
* Ensure the Property Finder is positioned as thought leaders across the industry through PR coverage, interviews and events
* Build and maintain relationships with key media outlets and influencers to secure positive coverage and enhance the organization’s reputation
* Monitor and analyze media coverage of the organization and its competitors to identify opportunities and risks, and develop appropriate responses as needed
* Collaborate with other departments, such as marketing, commercial and product to ensure consistent messaging and effective communication with the public and other
* stakeholders
* Establish and develop effective relationships with relevant governmental entities
* Develop and manage the public relations budget, ensuring cost-effective and efficient use of resources
* Serve as the organization's spokesperson, responding to media inquiries and managing crisis communications as needed
* Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices, and share knowledge and insights with the team and other departments as appropriate
Desired Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing or related field
* 8-10 years of experience in public relations, with a proven track record of successful campaigns and initiatives
* Experience managing a team of public relations professionals; client side experience is a must
* Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
* Arabic language skills are desirable but not essential
* Strong media relations skills and existing relationships with key media outlets and influencers
* Experience managing crisis communications and working with senior executives
* Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and execute comprehensive public relations strategies
* Ability to work collaboratively with other departments and stakeholders
* Strong organizational and project management skills
* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment