About the role
Qatar Airways are excited to be launch a new opportunity to join our Corporate Communications team as a Lead Public Relations Officer.
As a Lead Public Relations Officer, you will be responsible for proofreading and editing promotional documents including press releases, annual reports, and promotional materials, and planning and putting into place, information and communication plans that present the airline externally and internally in a positive light. In addition to that, you will be responsible for ensuring good communication flow within the company by working closely with the commercial team and local media.
As part of your daily responsibilities, you will also:
- Identify and explore story ideas, and picture opportunities and maximize PR benefits within the QR group.
- Leverage Qatar Airways news through media relations plan and work closely with relevant stakeholders.
- Manage and implement Qatar Airways corporate communications plan and work closely with relevant stakeholders such as the commercial team, Government and Semi-Government entities, and Ministries.
- Responsible for Proofreading and editing promotional documents including press releases, annual reports, and promotional materials.
- Review newspapers and send local media coverage highlighting QR news and industry key stories for management.
- Assist in sending out press releases through the company’s IT platforms and handling media relations.
- Protecting the company’s image and reacting immediately in the case of negative public perception in the media or elsewhere.
- Gathering and updating corporate information and news for the media and other stakeholders.
- Support the Corporate Communications team with writing press releases, speeches, and editorials and supervise the distribution of press information to the right channels (not just media, but other bodies mentioned above).
- Work within a crisis environment assisting with the organization of Press conferences and/or family assistance/reception centers in the event of a crisis.
Be part of an extraordinary story
Your skills. Your imagination. Your ambition. At Qatar Airways, there are no boundaries to your potential and the impact you can make. You’ll find infinite opportunities to grow and work on the biggest, most rewarding challenges that will build your skills and experience. You have the chance to be a part of our future, and build the life you want while being part of an international community and a world class airline.
Our best is here and still to come. To us, impossible is only a challenge. Join us as we dare to achieve what’s never been done before.
Together, everything is possible.
QualificationsAbout You
- A successful candidate should possess the following experience and qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification.
- 4+ years of job-related experience.
- Experience in public relations and journalism / corporate communications.
- Demonstrated experience of project management and coordination.
- Ability to prioritize workload and deliver under tight deadlines.
- Solid stakeholder management skills.
About Qatar Airways Group
Our story started with four aircraft. Today, we deliver excellence across 12 different businesses coming together as one. We’ve grown fast, broken records and set trends that others follow. We don’t slow down by the fear of failure. Instead, we dare to achieve what’s never been done before.
So, whether you’re creating a unique experience for our customers or innovating behind the scenes, every person contributes to our proud story. A story of spectacular growth and determination. Now is the time to bring your best ideas and passion to a place where your ambition will know no boundaries, and be part of a truly global community.
Application Guidelines
If you are interested in submitting your application and feel that you are a good fit for this role, please fill in our application form and upload your CV for our review and consideration.
