Qatar Petroleum (QP), a state-owned corporation established in 1974, is responsible for all phases of the oil and gas industry in Qatar.
The principal activities of Qatar Petroleum and its subsidiaries and joint ventures cover exploration, drilling and production operations, transport, storage, marketing and sale of crude oil, natural gas liquids, liquefied natural gas, gas-to-liquids, refined products, petrochemicals and fertilizers, and helicopter and financial services.
SPEECH WRITER
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
Writ speeches, op-eds and articles for senior executives as and when required. The speechwriter will work with senior executives to identify strategic communications priorities to be driven forward through speeches and op-eds/articles.
EDUCATION:
Masters degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Affairs or other relevant degree.
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For submissions: apply at Qatar Petroleum's career site here, job ID PP/08/001
Website: http://www.qp.com.qa
The principal activities of Qatar Petroleum and its subsidiaries and joint ventures cover exploration, drilling and production operations, transport, storage, marketing and sale of crude oil, natural gas liquids, liquefied natural gas, gas-to-liquids, refined products, petrochemicals and fertilizers, and helicopter and financial services.
SPEECH WRITER
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
Writ speeches, op-eds and articles for senior executives as and when required. The speechwriter will work with senior executives to identify strategic communications priorities to be driven forward through speeches and op-eds/articles.
EDUCATION:
Masters degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Affairs or other relevant degree.
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
- Minimum Work Experience of 10 years writing speeches for senior executives
- Must have extremely well developed experience in writing speeches and public addresses in English and Arabic for senior level executives, in a range of styles/media and to a diverse range of audiences.
- Excellent English and Arabic writing skills including ability to define and write key messages about complex matters in clear, concise and understandable prose understood by all audiences.
- Have high analytical skills and judgment to get to grips quickly with complex issues; identify key communication messages; have a broad understanding of world issues.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; oral and written.
- Confident in dealing with a wide range of people, including senior officials, and members of the public; convey often complex and sometimes sensitive messages cohesively, persuasively and with authority to diverse audiences.
- Rapidly get to grips with the policy portfolios the organization is responsible for and produce considered, clear and succinct drafting for speeches and articles on a wide range of complex issues.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For submissions: apply at Qatar Petroleum's career site here, job ID PP/08/001
Website: http://www.qp.com.qa
