Head of Communication, PR and Media Needed for Dreycott Kayeton, Qatar

18 September 2010
Head of Communication, PR and Media Needed for Dreycott Kayeton, Qatar
Deadline: 2 October 2010

Our client, a major sport event organiser in Middle East requires an interim head of communication, PR & media in Doha, Qatar.

As head of communication, PR & media, the primary responsibility is to implement and manage a major sporting event communication strategy and promotion of related communication messages and organisational brands via the effective and proper co-ordination of the press and media.

The role

* Monitor communication programme that include internal communications and public relations.
* Maintain an effective flow of internal and external communication to ensure successful delivery of the event objectives.
* Producing, editing and commissioning communications and PR campaigns ensuring that they receive the maximum exposure.
* Measuring and reviewing the success of the communications and PR campaigns ensuring they receive the maximum exposure.
* Implement PR programme with the aid of agency support if required.
* Keeping up with industry trends and advances in technology, design and media while working closely on planning and execution of client’s marketing needs and account executives.
* Proactively leads, mentors and motivates creative staff at the day-to-day level.

The requirements

* 8–10 years of proven work experience in a related field.
* Detailed knowledge of writing and editing media relations/PR background.
* Ability to manage creative people and make quick and accurate decisions.
* Strong interpersonal skills/negotiation experience with the press, internet, radio and TV media.
* Excellent communication, presentation, writing, management and leadership skills that foster positive and constructive interaction with employees at all levels.

Our client offers excellent tax free salary, medical cover, bonus, annual holiday, relocation & repatriation expenses and round-trip air-tickets.

Apply to:
Mr Philip Kay
Dreycott Kayeton Associates Ltd
United Kingdom
Tel: 020 8807 0529
p.kay@dreycottkayeton.com

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