Public Relations Officer

Job Purpose: Description - Internal Note: This is a ‎12 months temporary
contract role. The successful incumbent will implement PR activities in
support of Emirates Group businesses, under the supervision of the Public
Relations Manager, in order to gain positive publicity in the media worldwide.
To manage media familiarization trips. Job Outline: - Write original news
releases and other media materials on the new developments and achievements of
Emirates Group, and distribute the same to targeted media in order to attain
good coverage in the media worldwide. - Provide editorial support on all media
and internal communications collaterals, including content research and
translation as required, including feature stories, posters, and leaflets. -
Proactively engage, and seek to build good relationships with the media, in
order to secure story opportunities for Emirates' stories. - Manage journalist
visits to Dubai, or to Emirates' destinations, working with Public Relations
Managers to prepare their itineraries. Assist managers with hosting media fam
groups - this includes briefing the journalists when they arrive, escorting
such trips, and facilitating interviews and meetings with key executives as
required. - Respond to queries from the media, with carefully researched and
approved information in order to maintain consistency of the information
provided to different media, and that such disclosure is within the corporate
policy. - Organise and be present at interviews given by senior managers of
Emirates Group to journalists and on occasion to direct photography in order
to maintain interest in the operations of the Emirates group and to enhance
media coverage. - Maintain and frequently update the media contacts list, in
order to ensure effective media outreach.
Qualifications & Experience: Qualifications - Internal - Degree or Honours
(‎12+‎3 or equivalent): Diploma or University Degree in journalism /
communications/public relations or related fields Experience - Has to have a
minimum of ‎3 year print journalism experience and/or Public Relations
experience in a large company or PR consulting firm. Skills/Knowledge -
Knowledge/Training Excellent written and spoken English. Any additional
language will be beneficial. - The job holder should understand the media, how
it works and what journalists require. - Adept in using social media and other
forms of digital content as part of the PR activity planning and execution. -
Working knowledge of standard Microsoft applications such as MS Word and MS
Excel. - Should have a pleasing personality as he/she will have to deal with
the press, outside agencies and staff at all levels in Emirates.
Salary & Benefits: Join us in Dubai and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary
and travel benefits that are exclusive to our industry, including discounts on
flights and hotels stays around the world. You can find out more information
about our employee benefits in the Working Here section of our website
www.emirates.com/careers. Further information on what's it like to live and
work in our cosmopolitan home city, can be found in the Dubai Lifestyle
section.Join our growing team and enjoy a competitive remuneration package,
discounts on flights and hotel stays.