Public Relations Specialist

• Closing date: 09-Oct-2025

About the role:

You will ensure positive communication of the airport is addressed to media, airport’s stakeholders, and the local community by implementing the communication strategy and assessing PR deliverables throughout the execution of PR campaigns.

You will be communicating HIA messaging to the public through targeted media by drafting and distributing press releases, managing press conferences for spokespersons, and facilitating interviews with publications.

You will build community relations that lead to generating mutual positive news on the airport’s social responsibility with charities, schools, institutions, and relevant organizations.

You will be maintaining smooth synergy of communication between the airport and its stakeholders, by having regular meetings and updates for management leading to potential positive joint stories.

You will manage logistics and assist at public relations events, including stakeholder (airlines, charities, schools, Qatar Museum) and industry (Airport Council International) events.

You will manage and assist with the updating of the airport website and other internal communication channels.

You will identify and explore story ideas and picture opportunities by working closely with stakeholders in identifying opportunities leading to and maximized PR coverage.

You will support the larger Corporate Communications team with writing and translating press releases, speeches, and editorials.

You will help coordinate press events and conferences in Doha and overseas by having up-to-date media lists, and strong media relations that will lead to quality and quantity media coverage.

Coordination of high-level airport tours by receiving and greeting VIPs and senior officials.

Ensuring reporting of project status and progress at all levels is relevant, consistent, accurate, and effective and meets deadlines.

You will assist with the media inquiries and communication agencies by keeping records of previously circulated company’s spokespersons Q&A’s and ability to have initial evaluation based on desk research.

About You:

Must have minimum 4 years of relevant experience

Experience in public relations, journalism or related field

Must have exceptional interpersonal, organizational and communication skills, fluent in verbal and written English

Full knowledge of the company and its background as the role involves liaising with key stakeholders, not just the media

Experience in aviation environment is preferred

Verbal and written Arabic skills are preferred