Senior Consultant - Technology (Secondment)

Overview

As a Senior Consultant, you will join Burson’s Technology Practice in KSA, a dynamic team dedicated to helping clients in the technology sector navigate complex communications challenges and drive impactful media engagement. This secondment role will focus on supporting a key client’s media relations activities, including reporting on media performance, developing and translating content, coordinating with media outlets, and providing strategic counsel to ensure alignment with the client’s broader communication objectives. What You'll Do

Provide strategic consultancy on media activities to align with the client’s communication objectives Prepare and deliver regular reports on media activities, including news coverage, interviews, and campaign performance, and support the in-agency teams with account administration such as invoicing and reporting Manage workload with the seconded editor to edit and translate media content between Arabic and English, including press releases, interviews, and official correspondence Coordinate and arrange media interviews and liaise with event organizers to ensure all media and communication requirements are met Evaluate and recommend opportunities for media exposure at conferences, exhibitions, and relevant industry events Develop and implement media plans to support participation in events and campaigns Collaborate closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to drive seamless coordination for communications-related activities Experience That Contributes To Success

5-8 years’ experience working with technology-sector clients, including exposure to advanced technologies such as AI and cloud. Experience supporting public-sector and publicly listed organizations is a plus Exceptional bilingual capability in English and Arabic, with Arabic proficiency at a level suitable for creating high-quality Arabic-first content Strong understanding of the KSA media landscape with proven media relations expertise Solid track record in managing reporting, stakeholder coordination, and account administration You Belong At Burson

Our vision is for Burson to be the leading ‘academy company’ for creative communications professionals and emerging leaders. We provide a dynamic environment where ambitious colleagues come to elevate their skills, expand their networks, and ultimately, produce the best solutions for today’s leading brands. Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our robust benefits and people programs, which include professional development opportunities, mentorship programs with industry leaders, a vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation and packages designed to reward and retain top talent. We invest in our people because we believe their success is our success. At Burson, we’re an agency of learn-it-alls. We recognize that the things we do best, creativity and communications, require a level of nuanced understanding. That’s why it’s imperative for us to hire extraordinarily talented people of all backgrounds and identities. Without that we can’t do the essential work of inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue, cultivating meaningful experiences, and driving innovation and creativity for our partners. Your unique point of view—your talent—is what makes you a #BursonPerson, and it’s how we deliver exceptional results for our clients, together. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. When you click the "Submit Application" button below, this will send any information you add below to Burson. Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through our Recruitment Privacy Policy. California residents should read our California Recruitment Privacy Notice. This explains what we do with your personal data when you apply for a role with us, and, how you can update the information you have provided us with or how to remove it. Seniority level

Mid-Senior level Employment type

Full-time Job function

Information Technology Industries

Public Relations and Communications Services

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