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The Public Relations Officer shall report to the University President.

• Planning, developing and executing PR strategies of the university
• Communicating and networking with internal and external stakeholders regularly including media organizations/houses both print and digital media representing and promoting GU’s distinctive excellence institution of higher learning
• Supporting GU’s mission and strategic goals and delivering GU core values to internal and external constituencies through publications, media relations, photography and electronic communications
• Celebrating and sharing the news and accomplishments of academic programs, alumni, faculty, leadership, partners, staff, and students
• Increasing the overall reputation and awareness of the university
• Assisting in expanding GU’s engagement with communities public and private sectors
• Working with media outlets from around the Kingdom of Bahrain to tell the GU story
• Developing effective internal communications to help the GU campus community
• Understand and share the GU brand story consistently
• Increasing the flexibility and usability of GU branded marks and marketing collateral and ensuring brand compliance across various university channels
• Refocusing resources in communications to develop news and consumer content that will support pillars of GU’s brand and key focus areas as defined in the university’s strategic plan
• Creating a comprehensive university brand campaign that supports the values identified in the GU strategic plan and resonates with the outlined target audiences
• Creating impact in social media and reaching people via multiple channels with updates and posts about university events, activities, achievements, and announcements
• Ensuring University communication is compliant with the University’s corporate style and brand identity, as set out in GU policy and procedures
• Assisting in monitoring and maintaining the implementation of the University’s visual identity through target audiences’ interactions

• Hold bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in business/management/media studies/marketing/social science
• At least 1 year of working experience in PR office in higher education institutions
• Minimum 2 years of work experience in PR, Marketing, media and communications industry
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent IT skills
• Ability to work in teams and within deadline
• Creativity, flexibility and problem solving skill
• Networking, negotiation skills with strategy driven approach

Reporting: The Public Relations Officer shall report to the University President.

Responsibilities:

The Public Relations (PR) Officer shall be responsible for:
– Planning, developing and executing PR strategies of the university
– Communicating and networking with internal and external stakeholders regularly including media organizations/houses both print and digital media representing and promoting GU’s distinctive excellence institution of higher learning.
– Supporting GU’s mission and strategic goals and delivering GU core values to internal and external constituencies through publications, media relations, photography and electronic communications.
– Celebrating and share the news and accomplishments of academic programs, alumni, faculty, leadership, partners, staff, and students
– Increasing the overall reputation and awareness of the university.
– Increasing the overall reputation and awareness of the university
– Assisting in expanding GU’s engagement with communities public and private sectors
– Working with media outlets from around the Kingdom of Bahrain to tell the GU story.
– Developing effective internal communications to help GU campus community
– Understand and share the GU brand story consistently.
– Increasing the flexibility and usability of GU branded marks and marketing collateral and ensure brand compliance across various university channels.
– Refocusing resources in communications to develop news and consumer content that will support pillars of GU’s brand and key focus areas as defined in the university’s strategic plan
– Creating comprehensive university brand campaign that supports the values identified in the GU strategic plan and resonates with the outlined target audiences.
– Creating impact in social media and reaching people via multiple channels with updates and posts about university events, activities, achievements, and announcements
– Ensuring University communication is compliant with the University’s corporate style and brand identity, as set out in GU policy and procedures.
– Assisting in monitoring and maintaining the implementation of the University’s visual identity through target audiences’ interactions

Requirements:

• Hold bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in business/management/media studies/marketing/social science
• At least 1 year of working experience in PR office in higher education institutions
• Minimum 2 years of work experience in PR, Marketing, media and communications industry
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent IT skills
• Ability to work in teams and within deadline
• Creativity, flexibility and problem solving skill
• Networking, negotiation skills with strategy driven approach

• Develop and implement integrated public relations strategies.
• Write and distribute press releases, media advisories, and other PR materials.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with media contacts and influencers.
• Manage media inquiries and coordinate interviews for spokespeople.
• Monitor media coverage and industry trends, providing regular reports.
• Develop and execute crisis communication plans.
• Organize press events, conferences, and media briefings.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent brand messaging.
• Measure and analyze the effectiveness of PR campaigns.

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in public relations or media relations.
• Proven success in developing and executing PR campaigns.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong storytelling abilities.
• Established relationships with media outlets and journalists.
• Experience with media monitoring and PR analytics tools.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a remote setting.
• Crisis communication experience is a plus.

• Developing and implementing comprehensive public relations strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key media contacts, journalists, and influencers.
• Crafting press releases, media kits, speeches, and other communication materials.
• Managing media inquiries and coordinating press conferences or interviews.
• Monitoring media coverage and analyzing public sentiment, reporting key insights.
• Developing and executing crisis communication plans.
• Advising senior leadership on PR matters and messaging.
• Overseeing social media strategy from a PR perspective, ensuring brand consistency.
• Collaborating with marketing and internal communications teams to ensure integrated campaigns.
• Measuring and reporting on the effectiveness of PR initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in public relations or corporate communications, with a significant portion in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing successful PR campaigns.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for storytelling.
• Strong understanding of traditional and digital media channels.
• Proven ability to manage crisis communications effectively.
• Excellent networking and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in media training spokespersons.
• Proficiency in PR software and media monitoring tools.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Develop and implement comprehensive public relations strategies and campaigns to promote the company's products, services, and corporate initiatives.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key media contacts, journalists, influencers, and industry analysts.
• Craft compelling press releases, media pitches, speeches, and other PR materials.
• Manage media inquiries and respond to crisis communication situations promptly and effectively.
• Organize and coordinate press conferences, media events, and interviews.
• Monitor media coverage and analyze the impact of PR activities, providing regular reports to senior management.
• Collaborate with marketing, social media, and other internal teams to ensure consistent messaging across all communication channels.
• Identify opportunities for thought leadership and executive profiling.
• Manage PR agency relationships and budgets, if applicable.
• Stay informed about industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging communication technologies.

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in public relations, preferably within the technology industry.
• Proven track record of securing positive media coverage in top-tier publications.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a strong command of grammar and journalistic principles.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic PR plans.
• Strong media relations skills and a rolodex of relevant contacts.
• Experience in crisis communications and reputation management.
• Proficiency in media monitoring and PR measurement tools.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, remote environment.
• High level of discretion and professionalism.

• Develop and implement strategic PR campaigns to enhance brand reputation.
• Manage media relations, build and maintain strong relationships with journalists and influencers.
• Write and distribute press releases, media advisories, and other PR materials.
• Oversee social media content strategy for PR-related initiatives.
• Plan and execute media events and press conferences.
• Monitor media coverage and industry trends, reporting on key metrics.
• Develop and manage crisis communication plans.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure integrated communications.
• Identify and pitch compelling stories to target media outlets.
• Measure and report on the effectiveness of PR campaigns.

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in public relations or corporate communications.
• Proven track record of successful media relations and securing positive press coverage.
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of media landscape and digital communication channels.
• Experience in crisis communication management.
• Proficiency in PR software and social media management tools.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects effectively.
• Strategic thinking and creative problem-solving abilities.