PR & Communications Specialist

About the role

Alef is looking for a PR & Communications Specialist to lead strategic communication initiatives for a major development project aligned with Vision 2030. You will work closely with senior leaders to shape messaging, manage media relations, and support stakeholder and investor engagement.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic communication plans, project launch programs, and integrated campaigns.
• Create and manage content such as press releases, key messages, executive briefings, presentations, Q&As, and other assets in Arabic and English.
• Coordinate media relations and stakeholder engagement with government entities, investors, media outlets, industry experts, and strategic partners across local, regional, and international markets.
• Support executive positioning, spokesperson preparation, media appearances, events, forums, conferences, and activation campaigns.
• Assist in crisis communication planning, risk assessments, response protocols, simulations, and reputation management.
• Monitor media and stakeholder sentiment, evaluate communication performance, and contribute to reporting and continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Public Affairs, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in public relations, media relations, corporate communications, public affairs, or strategic communications.
• Proven experience supporting high‑profile project launches, stakeholder engagement, and media campaigns.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both Arabic and English.
• Knowledge of the Saudi media landscape, government communications, and stakeholder engagement practices.
• Preferred experience in development, infrastructure, tourism, investment, real estate, or public‑sector projects.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and relationship‑building abilities.

Required skills