Job Description

Position: Media Relations Specialist
Employment Type: Full Time
Qualification: Estimated Qualification like Bachelor Degree holder in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field
Salary: AED 5000 to 15000
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Company: Index
Description:
We are seeking a talented bilingual Media Relations Specialist who writes and communicates fluently in both Arabic and English. The ideal candidate is a proactive PR professional with strong media instincts, excellent content-creation skills, and an established network of contacts across UAE and international media outlets.
Key responsibilities include:

• Produce clear, polished content in Arabic and English - press releases, feature articles, keynote speeches, MC scripts, social posts, and editorials.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, news agencies, and other media stakeholders across the UAE and beyond.
• Pitch stories, coordinate media interviews, and manage press briefings and media events.
• Monitor media coverage, prepare reports and share insights to shape PR strategy.
• Support campaign planning, messaging development and rapid response / crisis communication when required.

Ideal profile:

• Native or near-native Arabic proficiency and excellent written English.
• Strong experience in media relations or PR, with demonstrable media placements.
• Well-connected with UAE media and comfortable liaising with international outlets.
• Excellent writing, storytelling and presentation skills.
• Organized, reliable, and able to work under tight deadlines.

Skills Required