Specialist - Government Media Relations

Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage government media relations across the Kingdom, ensuring alignment with national priorities and regulatory frameworks
• Coordinate with key government entities and stakeholders (e.g., PIF, Ministry of Media, SPA, CGC, and relevant authorities) on all media engagements, approvals, and communications
• Ensure all government-related communications (press releases, announcements, speeches, MoUs, events) are fully compliant with approved governance, protocols, and messaging guidelines
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with official domestic media channels and government-affiliated platforms to support strategic visibility and accurate representation
• Support the execution of high-level government announcements and events, including media coordination, messaging alignment, and stakeholder management
• Review and refine Arabic content to ensure alignment with the national communication tone
• Manage approval processes and workflows for government-facing communications, ensuring timely execution and zero compliance breaches
• Monitor domestic media coverage related to government communications and provide insights, reporting, and recommendations
• Collaborate with internal teams (Digital, Brand, Marketing, Corporate Relations) to ensure integrated and consistent messaging across all channels
• Contribute to the development and implementation of government communication plans and initiatives aligned with Qiddiya's strategic priorities

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field
• 3-5 years of experience in PR, media relations, or government communications, within Saudi Arabia
• Strong understanding of government communication protocols, media regulations, and approval processes in KSA
• Proven experience in managing high-profile announcements and stakeholder-sensitive communications
• Excellent Arabic writing and editing skills, with the ability to produce content aligned with the national tone; strong English proficiency is required
• Established network or experience working with domestic media outlets and government entities
• Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills, with the ability to operate in high-pressure, fast-paced environments
• High attention to detail, with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and messaging consistency.

Benefits