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.

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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

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Degrees/Field of Study required:
Degrees/Field of Study preferred:
Certifications

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Desired Languages

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Travel Requirements

Up to ‎80%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

No

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