MatchaTalent Looking for (Global Oil Gas) Media Research Executive at Saudi , Jeddah Full Time

This role required candidate to permanently relocate at Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

About the Company

This company engages in the exploration, production, transportation, and sale of crude oil and natural gas. It operates through the following segments: Upstream, Downstream, and Corporate. The Upstream segment includes crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids exploration, field development, and production. The Downstream segment focuses on refining, logistics, power generation, and the marketing of crude oil, petroleum and petrochemical products, and related services to international and domestic customers. The Corporate segment offers supporting services including human resources, finance, and information technology. The company was founded on May 29, 1933 and is headquartered in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

Job Summary

The ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting thorough research and analysis to inform and shape our media strategies. This role involves a blend of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies to understand media perceptions and influences, and to guide our communication activities effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a data science research base focused on media trends and execution strategies.
• Build and maintain a comprehensive research database for the Media Relations team.
• Use various research tools to gather feedback from journalists and incorporate it into the database.
• Analyze press releases and broadcast coverage to assess sentiment and perception of the company.
• Create detailed research Q&A documents for strategic messaging.
• Collaborate with consultants or agencies for high-level intelligence gathering.
• Benchmark company executives’ media engagements against those of IOC executives.
• Utilize media report data to research journalist sensitivities and trends.
• Summarize data into key objectives and trends for robust communication strategies.
• Observe media inquiries for research and background information purposes.

Requirements:

• This role required candidate to permanently relocate at Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications, Data Science, Communications Research, Political Science, or International Relations.
• 5+ years of experience in research, preferably with media-related work.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in the English language.
• Deep knowledge of the news media and energy industry.
• Strategic thinking, inquisitive nature, and strong research and analytical skills.