PR / External Communications Manager

Role Overview

This opportunity is for a PR / External Communications Manager based in Saudi Arabia, engaged by a partner company managing the hiring process. The role involves enhancing and managing the public image of a global suite of digital products through strategic PR initiatives, thought leadership, and reputation management, with the goal of elevating brand awareness and visibility. Responsibilities include both strategic communication planning and hands-on campaign execution, media relations, online reputation management, and supporting executive public profiles.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement PR and external communication strategies that bolster product reputation and align with broader marketing goals.
• Develop innovative PR campaigns spanning concept generation to execution and performance evaluation.
• Oversee online reputation management utilizing paid placements, branded search tracking, and Search Engine Reputation Management (SERM).
• Create, edit, and review high-quality communication materials such as press releases, SEO content, articles, thought leadership, and executive communications.
• Manage user review publication to reinforce positive brand perception.
• Coordinate with external vendors, agencies, freelancers, and communication partners for consistent project delivery.
• Enhance the public profiles of senior executives by preparing appropriate communications and facilitating media and public engagements.
• Assist in planning and facilitating communications related to events and crisis situations.
• Collaborate internally with Marketing, SEO, Legal, and other teams on reputation, communication, and brand protection efforts.
• Contribute to crisis communication and issue management to safeguard brand reputation and ensure timely external information sharing.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven professional experience in PR, external or corporate communications, or reputation management.
• Exceptional writing and editing abilities with versatility for varied target audiences and channels.
• In-depth knowledge of Search Engine Reputation Management and online reputation practices.
• Understanding of SEO principles and ability to produce search-optimized content.
• Experience in conceptualizing and executing PR campaigns with measurable impact on brand reputation.
• Familiarity with crisis and issue communication; practical experience is advantageous.
• Strong project coordination capabilities managing multiple initiatives and collaborating with numerous partners under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills suitable for cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
• Creative mindset with strategic vision and careful attention to detail to identify compelling story opportunities.
• Comfortable working independently in a fully remote, globally distributed environment.

Benefits and Perks

• Flexible fully remote full-time position allowing work from any location.
• Competitive salary details discussed during recruitment stages.
• 28 calendar days of annual leave plus 7 wellness days per year for personal and household needs.
• Up to $5,000 referral bonuses for successful candidate recommendations.
• 50% financial support for professional development including training, international conferences, and industry events.
• Corporate discounts on English language classes.
• Eligible employees without corporate medical insurance can access up to $1,000 annually for private health insurance or medical expenses for themselves and family.
• Support for workspace setups: equipment provisions or reimbursements up to $1,000 every three years for coworking or home office expenses.
• Internal gamified recognition program allowing peer-awarded bonuses redeemable for merchandise, team events, massages, and other rewards.

Additional Information

This recruitment process uses an AI-powered applicant matching system to ensure fair and quick evaluation against core requirements. The hiring company makes final decisions and manages subsequent recruitment stages. Data privacy complies with GDPR and related laws, with applicants’ rights respected. AI supports but does not replace human judgment in candidate assessments.