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International Media Relations Specialist-Relocate to Saudi Arabia, Permanent Expat Relocation
aramco
District of Columbia, USA (On-site)Full time
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International Media Relations Specialist-Relocate to Saudi Arabia, Permanent Expat Relocation
District of Columbia, USA (On-site)
Salary Not AvailableSenior Level10+ years expFull time
Posted 2 months ago
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Job Summary
Own and steer global media relations and crisis response for a major energy player, shaping executive visibility and media narratives across Tier 1 and niche outlets.
- Media strategy and executive outreach: plan communications briefs, Q&As, and briefings to align with strategic objectives.
- Crisis communications and response: manage high-stakes issues with timely, credible messaging and rapid coordination.
- Media program delivery: coordinate visits, interviews, and on-site support at events to sustain international coverage.
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Build, maintain, and actively manage relationships with journalists and media outlets, including Tier 1 international titles, trade and special-interest publications (covering print, online and broadcast channels).
- Provide functional support and advice to senior leaders on strategic media issues.
- Contribute to crisis communication and response management.
- Support the Company’s quarterly results announcements, including media calls and interviews.
- Prepare media plans, communications briefings and Q&A documents for executives.
- Coordinate media visits, interviews and background briefings.
- Provide on-site media relations support to executives at international events, conferences and during company activities.
- Respond effectively to media inquiries in a timely manner.
- Develop materials that effectively communicate Aramco’s strategic objectives to global media.
- Identify potential opportunities to engage with media on high-value projects.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree, preferably in in the fields of journalism or communications from a recognized and approved program. An advanced degree is preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in journalism, media relations or corporate communications, gained in either an agency or in-house corporate setting — ideally with previous experience in the energy sector.
- Previous experience as spokesperson is preferred, while a proven track record in crisis communications is also an advantage.
Preferred
- An advanced degree is preferred.
- Previous experience as spokesperson is preferred.
- A proven track record in crisis communications is also an advantage.
aramco
4.3 Glassdoor
We’re a leading producer of the energy and chemicals that drive global commerce and enhance the daily lives of people around the globe by continuing delivering an uninterrupted supply of energy to the world.Our resilience and agility has built one of the world’s largest integrated energy and chemicals companies. And we are part of the global effort toward building a low carbon economy.Our horizon has never been clearer.
Traffic Signals
Monthly Visitors
1.5M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$237.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
46.7%
Direct
40.8%
Referral
8.6%
Social
2.8%
Paid
0.9%
Headcount Trend
Current headcount: ~165.1K
Marketing Team
Marketing Team Size
2,337 (1% of company)
Median Career Experience
10.5 years
Median Tenure
7.8 years
People
Marketing Leadership
Funding
Total Funding
$21B
Last Raise
$4B
Post IPO Debt, 2 months ago
Funding History
- Jan 2026Post IPO Debt • $4B
- Sep 2025Post IPO Debt • $3B
- May 2025Post IPO Debt • $5B