MERC Consulting - Consultant - Communications - Riyadh

Line of Service
Advisory
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable
Specialism
Managed Services
Management Level
Associate
Job Description & Summary
We are seeking a communications generalist who will report to Consulting's
Communications Manager for the ME region. This position is Riyadh-based and
will support our Consulting Communications team in all of our business units
via: content development, communications project management, internal
campaigns development and executions, Partner communications and collaboration
with Clients & Markets on external communications.
J D & The day-to-day Responsibilities
As a member of the Consulting communications team, you can expect your role to
typically involve some or all of the following:
* Contribute to the internal communications strategy in conjunction with stakeholders
* Plan, edit and write content for a variety of internal communications channels, such as a staff intranet, monthly newsletters or regular email bulletin. You will also be required to work on the layout of content from a visual perspective.
* Storyboard or translate ideas to the creative team of designers and multimedia editors. Manage the development of this content end-to-end.
* Prepare presentations and other materials for organisational events, such as annual meetings.
* Draft messages or scripts from senior executives for presentation to employees in written or spoken form.
* Ensure internal communications messages are consistent across all mediums and for different departments of the organisation.
* Ensure internal communication messages are consistent with external communication messages. Collaborate with the Clients and Markets team members to align on this.
* Organize regular opportunities for feedback from staff via focus groups and online collaboration tools and adjust communications content accordingly.
* Contribute to content for social media and website, in collaboration with the Clients and Markets team.
* Ad hoc projects
Qualifications
A BA in journalism, communications, public relations, research or marketing is
required.
Relevant experience
* Experience in a communications team, especially internal communication, for a large organisation, is most sought after.
* Experience of writing for a variety of different audiences is also desired. General marketing experience is beneficial.
* Visual storytelling skills with proficiency in creating content across mediums that tell a compelling story.
* Development of videos, social media posts and communications assets.
Key skills
* Writing skills : You need excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills as well as the journalistic ability to source stories from employees
* Speaking Communication skills: You also need strong speaking communication skills as you are likely to be called on to give presentations or host sessions with staff.
* Interpersonal skills: You need good interpersonal and relationship-building skills in order to work with colleagues across the business. You also need to possess the confidence to deal with senior executives and explain communication techniques to them.
* Creative skills: You need the creative ability to devise communication strategies Digital skills: Familiarity with information technology, especially digital and video means of communication, is essential. Understanding the sector you wish to work in (private, public or voluntary) can be crucial.
* Bilingual in Arabic and English, with strong English language proficiency.
Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field of Study required:
Degrees/Field of Study preferred:
Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)
Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Up to ‎80%
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
Yes
Government Clearance Required?
No
Job Posting End Date