BPG GROUP IS HIRING!
Job Description
Position:
Media Relations Manager
Location:
Saudi Arabia
We are BPG (Bates PanGulf), one of the region’s leading Integrated MarCom Services agencies, fuelled by a distinctive culture of diversity, integration and innovation. BPG Group comprises multiple world-class specialist practices. Integrated by design, rather than default, BPG Group delivers brand-and business-building ideas, marrying four decades of on-ground experience with the drive to spark change. Powered by data-driven insights, we are proud to build relevant, nuanced and impactful solutions for our diverse clientele.
Role:
BPG Arabia is embarking on an exciting growth phase in our business and seeking a media relations expert to join the team.Our ambition is to be the benchmark for quality in communications across the Middle East. We are looking for a driven, collaborative and qualified Media Relations Manager to join our team in Riyadh, KSA. In this role, you will play a crucial part in shaping and delivering our clients’ communications strategies, ensuring their stories reach the right audiences at the right time.
Responsibilities:
- Create, lead and execute comprehensive media and influencer campaigns, encompassing content planning, audience targeting, media outreach, and performance goals.
- Develop strong relationships with media and influencers and ensure we deliver on KPIs
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Account Management, Creative, Media and PR to align media efforts with the clients’ overall business objectives.
- Stay up-to-date with emerging media and social media platforms, tools, and trends to explore innovative ways of reaching and engaging the target audience
- Ensure deadlines are communicated and met, demonstrating initiative
- Arrange meetings and briefings with media and issue accurate minutes as promptly as possible
- Ensure that all relevant documentation is stored and well organised
- Keep account team and client up to date with competitive news and market trends in KSA
- Participate in brainstorming sessions on your clients and make key presentations
- Produce post-campaign reports in a timely manner, with attention to detail and with actionable recommendations & insights.
Skills/ Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field
- 3-5 years of relevant PR experience across B2C and B2B brands, including banking, technology, and real estate.
- Proven experience in influencer and media relations across the GCC.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Arabic.
- Strong organizational, account management, and presentation development skills. Ability to juggle multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail.
- Natural curiosity for clients’ industries, staying up to date on brands, products, services, market developments, key issues, competition, and industry trends.
- Desire to work in a highly collaborative environment, motivated team player, and committed to quality, professionalism
- Consultative mindset focused on adding value and solving client problems.
- Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and media.
- Strong time management, planning, and organizational skills.
If you are passionate about media relations and have a proven track record of success in the PR industry, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience to careers@bpggroup.com mentioning the role you are applying for.
BPG Diversity and Inclusion
For more than four decades, we have helped brands succeed, influence, transform and win in a changing world. We are an award-winning integrated agency powered by bold, data-driven creativity. Our legacy includes telling inclusive stories that resonate with diverse audiences, regardless of nationality, age, gender, ability or socio-economic status. To be disruptors, challengers and innovators, we go the extra mile to unearth the stories that need to be told. We especially love to champion those without a voice, or a seat at the table. Our work speaks of the richness and diversity of our region. We strive to offer effective platforms for our clients to be seen and heard – no matter how large or small, celebrated or insignificant. Together, we speak many languages – as one. Our team brings together people from more than 30 countries and cultures. This blend of global talent and local expertise fosters new ideas and fresh perspectives, and breathes life into all our endeavours. Our mission is to spark conversations, ignite passions, and generate better ideas that help solve some of the world’s biggest problems. We work closely with our partners to ensure our work stays true to these values. We recognise that it is a journey of continuous education – and we are prepared to learn, unlearn and relearn it all in our pursuit of a more equitable future. We believe our strength lies in our diversity. Inspired by culture, powered by insights, human by design and integrated by intent – we are BPG.