Public Relations Senior Manager

Job Description

• Establish and maintain strong communication with brand and Internal communication teams for common understanding and division of work.
• Lead the PR media planning, strategy, control, and execution procedures
• Manage MTNIrancell's reputation by preparing a proper media strategy and collaborating with all divisions to maintain the company's corporate image and identity in the media.
• Ensure all MTNIrancell materials in media, including advertisements, as per PR matters, are aligned with corporate awareness program and strategy.
• Lead the engagement with related stakeholders to meet MTN Irancell PR requirements on content production by the PR’s media content team.
• Lead the production of MTN Irancell's official media releases and customized PR content, statements, and releases based on the targeted media by the PR’s media content team.
• Lead the production of required MTN Irancell public relations response texts to media queries and reports, by the PR’s media content team.
• Lead the preparation of the publishing plan of media content by the media relations team and ensure full appliance of the plan.
• Lead the public media relations negotiations and media relations contracts to reach the targets of the public relations media outreach plan.
• Analyze and measure the results of PR programs and campaigns and take the necessary corrective actions.
• Act as the primary point of contact in the event of a media crisis committee according to the procedure and manage to follow up the agreed actions.
• Manage the PR team’s budget based on CA approvals and internal financial processes, ensuring fiscal responsibility and strategic investment in public relations initiatives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications (Public Relations, Journalism, or related fields), a Master's degree in Communications, or an MBA degree.
• Fluent in English.
• At least 8 years of experience in public relations.
• Experience managing a team in a medium to large size organization.
• Experience managing a PR team.
• Experience working in a news media editorial is a plus.
• Familiarity with digital marketing concepts and trends.
• Experience in Media event management.
• Telecom understanding at an intermediate level.
• Project management.
• Cross-functional role relationships and networking experience.