Public Relations Consultant (SETA) - Relocate to Saudi Arabia Permanent Expat Family Relocation[...]

Aramco occupies a special position in the global energy industry. We are one of the world’s largest producers of hydrocarbon energy and chemicals, with among the lowest Upstream carbon intensities of any major producer. With our significant investment in technology and infrastructure, we strive to maximize the value of the energy we produce for the world along with a commitment to enhance Aramco’s value to society. Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and with offices around the world, we combine market discipline with a generations’ spanning view of the future, born of our nine decades experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom’s vast hydrocarbon resources. This responsibility has driven us to deliver significant societal and economic benefits to not just the Kingdom, but also to a vast number of communities, economies, and countries that rely on the vital and reliable energy that we supply. We are one of the most profitable companies in the world, as well as amongst the top five global companies by market capitalization.

Job Purpose

This pivotal role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including Speechwriting, strategic communications, stakeholder relations, PR and media relations working for the C-suite office, and as support to Aramco’s leadership. Supporting in communications and business relations/engagements in relation to strategic priorities and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Support activities, corporate and public events and related activities internally, domestically, and internationally.
• Coordinate high-level visits by international dignitaries, delegations, and other important guests.
• Guide corporate strategy implementation and serve as an advisor to senior leadership on a range of issues.
• Provide data-driven insights and analysis to support the decision-making process of the Leadership team, offering recommendations based on internal and external data.
• Manage media relations, including proactively engaging with international and domestic media outlets.
• Consult and advise on communications and business-related matters and initiatives.
• Respond effectively to media inquiries relating to the Executives and manage crisis communications when necessary.
• Propose and oversee strategic media engagements to favorably position the principal and interface with business counterparts and government officials.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, International Relations, International Business, International Law, Government, Communications, Economics or closely-related discipline; an advanced degree is highly desirable.
• Strong writing background in Journalism, Finance or Industry publications.
• Depth of experience in large, complex multinational environments, business drivers and commercial acumen commensurate with the requirements of the role.
• Deep understanding of international business and cultural protocols; knowledge of the energy sector is advantageous.
• Willingness to act as an individual contributor, as well as to integrate and collaborate with individuals and organisations in service of C-suite strategic agenda.
• Willing and able to travel, both domestically and internationally.
• Proven ability to quickly develop a positive, effective and collaborative rapport with corporate management, government officials, and other internal and external contacts, using tact and diplomacy.
• Must demonstrate masterful interpersonal skills and possess an aptitude for dealing positively and effectively with stressful and/or delicate situations.

Working environment

Our high-performing employees are drawn by the challenging and rewarding professional, technical and industrial opportunities we offer, and are remunerated accordingly. At Aramco, our people work on truly world-scale projects, supported by investment in capital and technology that is second to none. And because, as a global energy company, we are faced with addressing some of the world’s biggest technical, logistical and environmental challenges, we invest heavily in talent development. We have a proud history of educating and training our workforce over many decades. Employees at all levels are encouraged to improve their sector-specific knowledge and competencies through our workforce development programs – one of the largest in the world.