Public Relations and Media

Company Overview

Saad Saeed Hamid Al Qahtani Contracting Co. is a Dammam-based contracting business in Saudi Arabia that works on a variety of construction and infrastructure assignments. The organization is committed to dependable service, high standards of quality, and meeting project schedules while keeping safety a priority. Its teams work closely with clients, suppliers, and partners at every stage of a project, in an environment that values professionalism, accountability, open communication, and lasting business relationships.

Role Overview

This is a full-time, on-site position in Dammam for a Public Relations and Media professional. The person in this role will shape and execute communication plans that strengthen the company’s brand and support business goals. The job includes preparing core messages, coordinating campaigns, handling press releases, responding to media requests, and building productive relationships with journalists and media organizations. The role also calls for tracking media exposure, producing activity reports, supporting events and announcements, creating content for internal and external communication, and working with leadership to keep all messaging aligned.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and carry out public relations strategies that reinforce business and brand objectives.
• Plan communication initiatives and develop key messages for different audiences.
• Write, edit, and circulate press releases as part of broader communication efforts.
• Handle inquiries from media professionals and maintain strong media contacts.
• Build and preserve relationships with journalists and media outlets.
• Track press and media coverage and summarize results in reports.
• Support the coordination of events, announcements, and other public-facing activities.
• Create communication content for both internal teams and external audiences.
• Work with management to keep company communication clear, consistent, and effective.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in public relations and media relations, especially in working with journalists and media organizations.
• Strong command of communication and strategic messaging, with the ability to tailor content for different audiences.
• Hands-on experience drafting and distributing press releases within communication campaigns.
• Background in corporate communications, marketing, or public affairs in contracting, construction, or a similar sector is an advantage.
• A bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a closely related discipline is preferred.
• Excellent English writing and editing skills; Arabic language ability is a plus.
• Capability to work on-site in Dammam, juggle multiple tasks, and deliver within tight deadlines.
• Comfort using standard office applications, social media platforms, and basic media monitoring tools.