Public Relations Director Full-time Job

We are seeking a confident and dynamic Corporate Communications specialist to join our team in Saudi Arabia with a focus on the Technology Sector. The ideal candidate will be an experienced public relations / strategic communications veteran with a thorough understanding of the ever-changing financial landscape. This person should have a proven ability to provide strategic counsel, internally and externally, develop strategies for Technology

Directors at Hill & Knowlton (H&K) are active leaders in their practice, team and office. You will be a role model for your team and a ‘trusted consultant’ to your clients. At this level, you have the experience and autonomy to independently lead a portfolio of retainer and project campaigns and publishing channels. Your creativity has ample chance to shine as you look for opportunities to retain and grow clients, and deliver award winning work. Our Directors are passionate and proactive about storytelling, developing knowledge, championing H+K standards and converting new business opportunities in your primary sector or service specialty area, whilst supporting the strategic business objectives of the regional leadership team.

SKILLS + COMPETENCIES

At this level, you will be able to:

Consulting:

Independently counsel with confidence, maturity and professionalism on integrated communication strategies, stakeholder engagement, digital and social media plans and content strategies

Be a trusted advisor, adding value to client relationships, assisting clients in achieving their business objectives and building incremental business

Confidently articulate and apply the 3P approach to existing and potential clients; train teams on how to actively apply this narrative

Be bold; pitch and deliver innovative ideas to clients and develop creative solutions that boost their

brand’s reputation

Deliver strategic senior counsel on content marketing, including how the content is published (channel, timing, optimization, influencer engagement)

Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget and exceed client’s expectations in terms of results and professionalism; manage resources, review and approve client deliverables

Be confident in managing and resolving challenges with clients around scope, performance, results and similar issues

Act as a leader in storytelling and propose innovative multi channel content strategies for clients that generate new revenue streams

Develop and discuss an appropriate and transparent reporting, review and insight model that will demonstrate successes and identify failings of activity with clients in a positive and productive environment

Lead in understanding, addressing and seeking positive resolution to client issues

Create, lead and deliver presentations with impact

Lead and facilitate effective brainstorms internally

Act as the brand guardian and quality control for clients

Draw from the H&K network and industry contacts to bring in the right internal and external expertise to add value

Hill & Knowlton is the global strategic communications leader for transformation. A trusted partner for sustainable value creation and protection, we help brands, businesses and leaders build reputation, manage risk, and create breakthrough opportunities for growth. Founded in 1927, todays Hill & Knowlton operates 70 offices in over 30 countries, providing advisory, public relations and creative solutions to local and global clients. Our global team offers integrated strategic services, grounded in deep sector expertise, and enabled by creativity and intelligence.