Senior Consultant, Communications

ABOUT CONSULUM

Consulum are the leading intelligence-led strategy and communications firm.  We design and activate evidence-led programmes to deliver targeted outcomes for governments and businesses.  Rooted in the MENA region and powered by a global network, we bring deep insight, cutting-edge tools, and creative firepower to every challenge.

We combine unrivalled experience with proprietary research capabilities to generate the clarity leaders need to cut through complexity, act with precision, and deliver meaningful impact.  Our vision is to set the global benchmark for how strategy and communications is used to deliver real-world outcomes. 

As part of a global network, we are linked to more than 13,000 colleagues across 40+ countries, each bringing expertise in communications, research, digital, advertising, transformation, and AI-powered tools. This connection gives us additional tools, insights, and capability to set the industry standard.

 ABOUT THE ROLE

Consulum is seeking a Junior  to support account leads and senior members of the team in providing dedicated strategic communications support to a variety of clients. Providing high-quality research and media monitoring, the successful candidate will be based in Riyadh or Bahrain offices and should be willing to travel on a regular basis, particularly within the region, and more widely as necessary.

LOCATION

Riyadh and Manama

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the account lead and account manager in providing strategic communications 
• Monitor media for your clients, identifying articles of interest and alerting the team on potential issue
• Produce monitoring reports of print, broadcast and social media following press releases
• Produce research and briefing notes to a high quality
• Produce daily news alerts, providing a summary of key news articles from around the world 
• Draft messaging, talking points, press releases and written digital content – almost to client- ready standard
• Monitor digital and social media for allocated clients
• Collect, analyse, and present data
• Produce first drafts of client’s social media calendars.
•  Produce good quality PowerPoint slides
•  Implement and take ownership of account administration processes – e.g. WIP reports
•  Support in the development of briefing materials and research relating to new business pitches.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Excellent research and writing skills
• Excellent personal organisational skills including managing and prioritising your workload and providing support to the wider team
• Flexible approach to work with the ability to work independently, but also display solid team working skills
• Analytical skills – ability to read news stories, organise thoughts and judge significance
• Strong interest in global and Middle East affairs
• Ability to deal with and adapt to an ever-changing work environment
• Excellent IT skills, including Word, PPT and Excel
• Write presentations using PPT and presenting skills
• Good understanding of digital media, including social listening too
• Discretion in approach to work.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

•  Solid graduate work experience in a research, data-gathering, or media-monitoring role
•  Producing in-depth, research-based analysis
•  Experience working in a pressurised environment with multiple demands
•  Ability to confidently contribute to internal discussions and present and advise the client
•  PR, communications, government, and policy sector experience
•  Genuine interest in Geo-politics

    ATTRIBUTES

• Attention to detail
• Presence
•  Resilience
• Flexibility 
•  Willingness to learn

OUR VALUES

Our values drive our culture. We want every person at Consulum to make an impact, to grow and to be surrounded by people they respect and admire.

Solve What Matters

We solve the right problem, not just the brief.

Challenge With Purpose

Intelligent, constructive challenge — for clients and ourselves.

Build Together

One team, shared development, collective wins.

    WHY WORK FOR US: 

• Work for a purpose-driven organisation seeking to improve the positive performance and impact of governments.
• Be part of and contribute to some of the most interesting and challenging government reform programmes in the world.
• Be part of a high-performance culture defined by the pursuit of excellence, collaboration, collegiality, and a focus on professional development.
• Experience the Middle East with regular travel throughout the Gulf region and beyond.
• Contribute to the development of the business.
• Tax-free living.