News Analyst - Saudi Arabia

About the role

Eram Talent is looking for a detail-oriented News Analyst focused on Saudi Arabia to join its team. You will monitor, analyze and interpret news and media content about Saudi Arabia, producing insights and reports that help clients and stakeholders make strategic decisions. The workplace is on site in Dhahran.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor all media channels, including online, social and broadcast.
• Flag and post critical media news promptly, according to predefined criteria.
• Respond accurately to incoming media inquiries and track them properly.
• Use media monitoring software and tools to follow news.
• Prepare daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly media impact reports summarizing mentions and analysis, and distribute them internally.
• Work closely with the media relations team and others to ensure timely responses.
• Support crisis situations in line with the corporate crisis communications manual.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mass Communications, Corporate Communications, Media, Media Relations, Crisis Communications, Media Monitoring, Public Relations or Journalism.
• At least 1 year of professional experience.
• Experience in news analysis, media monitoring or similar roles focused on Saudi Arabia or the Middle East.
• Good English and Arabic, and readiness to work in shifts.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, excellent written and verbal communication, and ability to work under tight deadlines and with multiple priorities.

Required skills

• Ability to monitor and analyze media news.
• Familiarity with news databases and media monitoring tools is a plus.

Candidates apply through the Eram Talent application process.