Media Relations Specialist

Zoho Corporation is looking for an articulate and experienced Media Relations Specialist for the MEA region. 

- Working with the regional PR team and agency to amplify Zoho's share of voice in media.

- Identifying and developing stories that can be shared with the media, including PR around products.

- Working closely with regional and global teams to develop the regional PR programme.

- Contributing to writing thought leadership articles, press releases, pitches, and more.

- Maintaining relationship with Zoho's media contacts and pitching stories.

- Corporate communications administration, measurement, and project support.

The ideal candidate will be able to support various corporate communications functions including public relations, media relations, analyst relations, and customer advocacy.

- Interested in pursuing a career within the corporate communications function, including public relations, analyst relations, and customer advocacy/customer communications.

- Preferably 2-6 years experience at a PR agency or in a corporate communication role.

- Strong written and verbal communications skills in English & Arabic.

- Pre-existing relationships with journalists from business and mainline media.

- Able to work independently with proper guidance and instructions.

- Driven, motivated, self-starter who is eager to learn and grow as a corporate communications professional.

- Willing to Travel