Gz.: Vw 110.00 SB Riyadh, 26 March 2025

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Press Officer / Officer for Media and Social Media Affairs (part-time 50%)

The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Riyadh is seeking a dynamic and motivated Press Officer / Officer for Media and Social Media Affairs, to start from July 1st, 2025 (or earlier, depending on availability) for 13 months in the context of a parental leave cover. This is a part-time position offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to the Embassy's media presence and outreach. You will be working on the pulse of global political affairs in a motivated, multicultural team.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Managing media communications and representing the Embassy in media affairs.
• Monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on Arabic and English media, with a specific focus on the Gulf Region.
• Conducting research, drafting reports, and creating content in Arabic, English, and possibly German on political, economic, and social issues, including media statements and social media posts.
• Providing daily press summaries on relevant topics.
• Acting as the primary contact for Saudi and Arabic-speaking media outlets.
• Managing external communications, including interview and press release requests, as well as responding to public inquiries.
• Overseeing the media-related aspects of Embassy projects, delegations, and events.
• Accompanying the press delegations in the context of high-level visits
• Attending and reporting on press events.
• Regularly updating and maintaining the German Embassy’s trilingual website and its social media channels (Twitter and Instagram).
• Collaborating with the “Interactive Team” at the Federal Foreign Office in Berlin to monitor social media trends, particularly concerning migration.
• Coordinating and collaborating with the German Information Center in Cairo (www.almania.diplo.de) and other regional German Embassies.

Requirements for the position are:

• Educational background: A Bachelor's degree (Master’s or equivalent preferred) in Communication, Journalism, Economics, Political Science, Social Sciences, or related fields.
• Media and Social Media Expertise: Excellent skills in social media analysis and communication, with particular expertise in platforms such as Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in video editing, photography, and related creative tools.
• Interest in International Affairs: A strong interest in regional politics, international relations, and migration issues.
• Language Proficiency:
  • Arabic: Full proficiency.
  • English: Full proficiency.
  • German: Proficiency in reading and writing is preferred.
• Personal Attributes: You should be creative, reliable, flexible, and a team player. Ability to work under pressure, independently, and adapt to irregular working hours when necessary (for special events or delegations).
• Experience: Prior experience in media, communications, or international relations is highly desirable.
• For non-Saudis: A transferable work / residence permit (Iqama) is required.

Appointment will initially be on the basis of a 13-months contract, with the possibility of extension.

What do we offer:

• An interesting and varied role within a multicultural and multilingual environment
• A supportive and friendly work atmosphere in a dedicated Embassy team
• Insights into diplomacy
• Local employment contract with salary according to the Embassy Salary Scheme
• The possibility to participate in specific online-trainings for job-related skills or specific knowledge according to availability and suitability

In order to be eligible for consideration your application must include:

• CV in English and letter of motivation
• References and/or testimonials, diplomas
• Copy of passport
• Additionally for non-Saudis: Copy of Iqama or Visa for Saudi Arabia

Please send your application and the above-mentioned documents by e-mail only to

info@riad.diplo.de by 15 May 2025 latest.

Please note that we may only consider complete applications. Please include all necessary documents as attachments in PDF format only.

Disabled applicants with the same qualification will be considered preferably according to German law.

Applicants who fulfill the requested criteria and who are shortlisted will be invited to a written test at the end of May, an interview might follow in the second week of June 2025.

For non-GCC: In order to transfer sponsorship to the German Embassy, a final exit might be necessary, followed by a work visa application at the competent Saudi Embassy abroad.

Please be advised that a health check and a security clearance by the German authorities is part of the selection process.

We are looking forward to your application!