Job Position: Public Relations and Events Senior Executive
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Company Name: Mercedes-Benz Middle East
– Build MBGD’s PR Strategy and maintain public and media relations programs, enhancing its public image.
– Cultivate good relationships between MBGD and key automotive and non-automotive regional media through planned publicity campaigns and a wide range of PR activities centrally, regionally, and locally.
– Fully responsible for all Media Events & IPTDs, Press Cars, and Press Releases.
– Co-responsible for Regional Events and Product Launch events, Sponsorships, and Partnerships.
– Plan, develop, and implement a yearly PR strategy for the region, in line with the marketing strategy.
– Provide PR support at the GD level where required.
– Managing, steering, and being the main contact for the PR agency.
– Being the main contact to the Comm- department at MB AG.
– Liaising with and answering enquiries from media, individuals, and other organizations, often via telephone and email.
– Liaising with colleagues and key spokespeople.
– Researching, writing, and distributing press releases to targeted media.
– Collating and analyzing media coverage in the region.
– Organizing events, including press conferences, exhibitions, and press tours.
– Supporting the planning and execution of PR-events (test-drives, press conferences, press events, and international activities).
– Managing the PR aspect of a potential crisis situation.
– Maintaining and updating specific information on the MBCME press center.
– Maintaining a professional and close relationship with the media.
– Managing the press fleet and maintaining accurate records and reports related to the press cars.
– Adherence to the MBCME Sponsoring/Donation process.
– Tracking of all Sponsoring/Donations inquiries.
– Regular reports for the Local Sponsorship committee.
– Strategic planning and coordination of Media Events.
– Planning and executing regional launches and events.
– PR experience in dealing with the press is a prerequisite.
– Automotive marketing experience is a plus.
– Experience on the PR agency front/advertising agency experience is a must.
– Ability to work with cross-functional teams.
– Strong written and verbal communication skills.
– Passion, Respect, Integrity, Discipline, Strong Analytical Skills, Excellent organizational and project management skills, Dedication, Commitment.
– Excellent fluent English and Arabic (written and verbal) is a must; German would be beneficial.
– Benefits include hybrid work options, health measures, employee discounts, flexible working hours, staff events, parking, and canteen/café.
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