Media Relations Specialist (MRS001)

Foreground is partnering with a leading cultural and events organization in Saudi Arabia to appoint a Media Relations Specialist who will play a critical role in shaping the public image of the organization through strategic press engagement, editorial leadership, and event-based media coordination.

This role requires a bilingual communicator with deep familiarity with the media landscape in Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC, a sharp sense for storytelling, and the operational agility to manage media relations across high-profile events and campaigns. The ideal candidate is a seasoned media professional who brings both newsroom sensibility and corporate discipline, with a strong network of press contacts and the ability to manage messaging at scale.

Key Responsibilities

Media Strategy & Press Relations

• Develop and implement media outreach strategies aligned with the organizations communication objectives.
• Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with key journalists, editors, and producers across TV, radio, print, and digital channels.
• Coordinate and pitch interviews, feature stories, and media appearances for executives and spokespeople.
• Act as a media liaison for inbound press requests and crisis-related matters.

Editorial Oversight & Messaging

Media Event Management

Media Monitoring & Analysis

Monitor daily media coverage, track sentiment, and report on media visibility and tone of voice.

Support proactive reputation management and flag emerging issues or risks.

Compile post-event and campaign media reports with data-driven insights.

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

Candidate Profile