Saudi Aramco

5 months ago

International Media Relations Specialist (SA)

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Job Summary

Lead development of press materials, cultivate relationships with journalists and media organizations, coordinate media interviews and visits, prepare executives for media interactions, and align media activities with corporate communications strategy to elevate Aramco’s reputation in key markets.

Location: South Australia

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Healthcare (Clinical, Medical, Wellness)

Key Responsibilities

•Build, maintain, and actively manage relationships with journalists and media outlets, including Tier 1 international titles, trade and special-interest publications (covering print, online and broadcast channels).
•Provide functional support and advice to senior leaders on strategic media issues.
•Contribute to crisis communication and response management.
•Support the Company’s quarterly results announcements, including media calls and interviews.
•Prepare media plans, communications briefings and Q&A documents for executives.
•Coordinate media visits, interviews and background briefings.
•Provide on-site media relations support to executives at international events, conferences and during company activities.
•Respond effectively to media inquiries in a timely manner.
•Develop materials that effectively communicate Aramco’s strategic objectives to global media.
•Identify potential opportunities to engage with media on high-value projects.
•Foster positive relationships with key stakeholders within the company, to support the International Media Relations Unit’s objectives.
•Collaboration with Media Relations colleagues to enable effective project delivery.
•Ensure project alignment with Aramco’s strategic objectives and Corporate Communications strategy.
•Operate under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
•Evaluate project effectiveness and make recommendations for improvement.
•Resolve problems and overcome day-to-day challenges as they arise.
•Adapt to changing needs and priorities, including shifting deadlines and evolving expectations.
•Manage projects from initiation to completion.
•Follow internal policies and procedures relevant to the work.

Key Requirements

•A Bachelor’s degree, preferably in in the fields of journalism or communications from a recognized and approved program. An advanced degree is preferred.
•Minimum of 10 years’ experience in journalism, media relations or corporate communications, gained in either an agency or in-house corporate setting — ideally with previous experience in the energy sector.
•Previous experience as spokesperson is preferred, while a proven track record in crisis communications is also an advantage.

Experience:10+ yearsEnergyMedia relationsJournalismCorporate communications

Education:Bachelor's in journalism or communications

Skills:CommunicationCrisis managementStakeholder managementMedia relations

Company Brief

Saudi Aramco

State-owned integrated energy and chemicals company producing and marketing crude oil, natural gas and petrochemicals globally, with major investments in energy infrastructure, refining and low‑carbon technologies.

Industry: Oil & Gas

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

Founded: 1933

Glassdoor: 4.2

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Saudi Aramco

5 months ago

International Media Relations Specialist (SA)

✓ Verified Job

Canonical indexed version, validated from employer's careers page.

Source: Company careers pageValidated by: Fursa AI

Last checked: 15 hours agoStatus: Live

Job Summary

Location: South Australia

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Healthcare (Clinical, Medical, Wellness)

Key Responsibilities

•Build, maintain, and actively manage relationships with journalists and media outlets, including Tier 1 international titles, trade and special-interest publications (covering print, online and broadcast channels).
•Provide functional support and advice to senior leaders on strategic media issues.
•Contribute to crisis communication and response management.
•Support the Company’s quarterly results announcements, including media calls and interviews.
•Prepare media plans, communications briefings and Q&A documents for executives.
•Coordinate media visits, interviews and background briefings.
•Provide on-site media relations support to executives at international events, conferences and during company activities.
•Respond effectively to media inquiries in a timely manner.
•Develop materials that effectively communicate Aramco’s strategic objectives to global media.
•Identify potential opportunities to engage with media on high-value projects.
•Foster positive relationships with key stakeholders within the company, to support the International Media Relations Unit’s objectives.
•Collaboration with Media Relations colleagues to enable effective project delivery.
•Ensure project alignment with Aramco’s strategic objectives and Corporate Communications strategy.
•Operate under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
•Evaluate project effectiveness and make recommendations for improvement.
•Resolve problems and overcome day-to-day challenges as they arise.
•Adapt to changing needs and priorities, including shifting deadlines and evolving expectations.
•Manage projects from initiation to completion.
•Follow internal policies and procedures relevant to the work.

Key Requirements

•A Bachelor’s degree, preferably in in the fields of journalism or communications from a recognized and approved program. An advanced degree is preferred.
•Minimum of 10 years’ experience in journalism, media relations or corporate communications, gained in either an agency or in-house corporate setting — ideally with previous experience in the energy sector.
•Previous experience as spokesperson is preferred, while a proven track record in crisis communications is also an advantage.

Experience:10+ yearsEnergyMedia relationsJournalismCorporate communications

Education:Bachelor's in journalism or communications

Skills:CommunicationCrisis managementStakeholder managementMedia relations

Company Brief

Saudi Aramco

Industry: Oil & Gas

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

Founded: 1933

Glassdoor: 4.2

Website LinkedIn Glassdoor