Public Relations Officer job description

About the job

We are looking for a public relations officer to build the organization's relations with the media and the public, communicate its news accurately, and organize its events and guest visits in a way that reflects well on it.

Duties and responsibilities

• Write press releases and news items and send them to the media
• Build relations with journalists and media outlets and arrange media interviews
• Organize events, press conferences and official occasions
• Receive delegations and guests and arrange their visit programmes
• Monitor coverage of the organization in the media and on social media and report on it
• Prepare background material such as press kits and brochures
• Work with photographers and designers to document and publish activities

Working conditions

• Occasional work at events outside office hours

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in media, public relations or a related field
• 3 to 6 years of experience in public relations

The years of experience follow the level you choose when posting.

Skills

• Public relations
• News writing
• Communication
• Event organizing
• Social media
• Media monitoring
• Protocol

Preferred

• Existing contacts in the Libyan media
• Good written and spoken English
• Experience of crisis communication