Communications Specialist

Requisition ID: 289684

• Relocation Authorized: National - Single
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Riyadh
  
  

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Project Overview

Bechtel has been involved over the last 80 years in some of the world’s busiest and most complex airport projects, including Greenfield and Brownfield developments. In the GCC, we have held significant roles on King Khalid, King Fahad, Dubai, Hamad, and Muscat international airports. Saudi Arabian Bechtel Company has been appointed to provide project management consultancy services (including technical, commercial, and construction management) for the development of a state of the art international airport in the city of Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

King Salman International Airport will have a capacity of up to 120 million travellers by 2030 and 185 million travellers by 2050, and the capacity to process up to 3.5 million tons of cargo by 2050.

Bechtel will provide PMC services for three new terminals; Terminal 6 is a new build ‘low cost carrier’ – hyper efficient terminal with gross floor area of ≈450,000m2, capacity of 20mppa; Iconic Terminal is a new build ‘new concept’ terminal with gross floor area of ≈ 1M m2, capacity of 40 to 45 mppa, and Private Aviation Terminal and hangars for VIPs and business jet passengers.

Job Summary

In this role, you will administer the development, management, and execution of corporate affairs and communications programs. You will research, write, edit, and maintain content for press releases on Bechtel projects, personnel, technical innovations, new job awards, and other activities. Your coordination of program elements will help drive impactful and strategic communication for Bechtel.

Major Responsibilities

• Administers the development, management, and execution of corporate and public affairs and communications programs in support of a project or corporate group
• Performs research and special assignments as assigned
• Researches, writes, edits, and maintains content for press releases and articles on Bechtel projects, personnel, technical innovations, new job awards, and other Bechtel activities
• Coordinates the preparation, clearing, and releasing of information, articles, photographs, and video to newspapers, magazines, and television
• Researches, writes, edits, and maintains content for stories and articles for a variety of Bechtel publications and websites
• Independently researches story ideas, conducts interviews with senior management or with persons external to Bechtel, and coordinates the necessary photography in support of the article
• Supports the communications function, including researching, writing, editing, and maintaining content for face-to-face engagement, electronic news, intranet management, and change management activities
• Supporting stakeholder relations strategies and tactics
• Coordinates and plans all-employee meetings, community outreach programs, and other events, including presentations and logistics 
• Collects information and analyzes the impact of the organization’s social responsibility programs and activities on key stakeholders 
  
  

Education And Experience Requirements

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Experience driving strategic initiatives
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• A creative and dynamic approach to problem-solving
• At least 5 years’ experience working in an internal communications team or digital communications team with an internal focus
• Experience of producing content for multiple channels
• Experience working with a wide range of stakeholders
• Strong digital skills including SharePoint and other delivery channels
• Proficient in Microsoft applications – particularly PowerPoint, Word and Viva Suite
• Arabic speaker preferred but not required
  
  

Total Rewards/Benefits

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