Senior Media Manager

Overview

The Group Securities seeks a Senior Media Manager to spearhead and refine the organization's media strategy, enhancing its institutional image within the finance and investment sectors. The role involves overseeing corporate messaging, fostering robust media relations, and managing innovative media initiatives compliant with regulatory standards.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design and execute the Group's yearly media plans, monitoring progress and evaluating their impact.
• Craft key media messages that are uniformly presented across all communication channels.
• Provide counsel to senior executives concerning media interactions and public engagements.
• Establish and enforce media policies that comply with governing regulations.
• Bolster the Group's reputation among investors, regulators, and media outlets.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with newspapers, television networks, digital platforms, and specialized media professionals.
• Act as the Group's spokesperson at conferences, interviews, and public events.
• Monitor and interpret media coverage related to the company and sector, managing potential crises to safeguard the organization's image.
• Supervise the creation and vetting of specialized financial market content ensuring clarity and accuracy.
• Collaborate with internal teams to secure data critical for trustworthy content development.
• Manage the conception and production of financial-themed podcasts and programs, selecting topics, guests, and coordinating with entities like the Qatar Stock Exchange and regulators.
• Guide production teams to uphold content standards and evaluate program outcomes.
• Oversee the Group’s digital media presence, liaise with relevant teams, and remain current with media innovations to enhance the Group's media objectives.
• Ensure messaging consistency between traditional and digital media platforms.
• Lead and mentor the media team by assigning responsibilities, assessing performance, and fostering professional development.
• Coordinate with senior management, legal, and compliance departments to verify message accuracy.
• Prepare comprehensive media performance reports and identify strategic opportunities and threats for senior leadership.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in media, communications, public relations, business administration, or a related discipline; a master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in media, corporate communications, or economic journalism.
• Experience within the financial, banking, or investment sectors is highly advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to manage media relations, oversee specialized content, and lead teams effectively.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, trading, investment sectors, and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English for crafting media messages.
• Superior writing and editing skills in media and economic subjects, coupled with effective public speaking abilities.
• Capacity to translate complex financial material into accessible language without losing precision.
• Proven leadership, organizational talents, and aptitude for crisis management under pressure.
• Experienced in developing strong media professional networks and familiarity with digital platforms and analytics tools.