Freelance PR Consultant (Remote/Part-time)

Project Duration: 12 months (Jan. - Dec. 25, with a break from Jun. - Sept. 25)

Compensation: 7,000.00 / month

Working hours: 40 hours per month

About the Role:

We seek an experienced and highly motivated Freelance PR Consultant to oversee a strategic digital PR campaign to promote a prescription medication for weight loss across the UAE. This consultant will work part-time and collaborate closely with our internal team, including an account manager to deliver all project objectives successfully.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Oversight: Provide strategic guidance on all phases of the campaign.
• Press Relations: Develop and oversee the distribution of press releases to targeted national and industry-specific media outlets.
• Media Strategy: Identify media opportunities and refine the media list to ensure maximum reach and impact.
• Content Review: Provide oversight on written and video content, including press releases, podcast scripts, testimonials, and campaign messaging.
• Client Communication: Serve as a strategic advisor in client meetings, offering insights and recommendations.
• Reporting: Review and finalize monthly reports on campaign progress, media coverage, and performance metrics.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience in public relations, preferably in healthcare or pharmaceutical PR.
• Strong media network within the UAE, particularly with national and healthcare-specific publications.
• Ability to lead and guide teams in delivering high-quality PR campaigns.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Strategic thinker with a results-driven approach to PR campaigns.
• Experience in content development and storytelling.

Preferred Experience:

• Knowledge of the UAE media landscape and cultural nuances.
• Experience working on campaigns in the healthcare or pharmaceutical sector.
• Arabic speakers preferred but not mandatory.