Freelance Media Relations Manager For Tourism (GCC)

mc Group is the No.1 communication agency in Europe, the No.1 in GCC/MENA, No. 6 in Asia Pacific, and No. 11 worldwide. As the only German-led global communication network, mc Group is present in more than 80 countries on all five continents. Moreover, mc Group is the world market leader in Nation Branding including tourism promotion and investment promotion.

As a fully integrated agency, mc Group's portfolio includes public relation, advertising and media planning, social media and digital, sport/youth/music marketing, event management and TV production. Our clients include major national and international brands, associations, governmental institutions, and media companies.

We're Hiring: Freelance Media Relations Manager for Tourism (GCC)

UAE-based | Freelance / Contract

We are looking for a proactive, strategic, and highly organized Media Relations Manager to support our work on tourism across GCC markets (UAE, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait).

If you're a strong communicator who thrives on building media relationships, developing visibility, and driving impactful PR campaigns, we'd love to hear from you.

This role is subject to strict selection criteria, so please apply only if you fulfil the requirements below

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement media relations strategies to strengthen destination visibility across GCC markets
• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, influencers, bloggers, and media platforms
• Drive media partnerships and PR opportunities to increase visibility and coverage
• Provide ongoing media insights, identifying trends, opportunities, and positioning
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to align on objectives and campaign direction
• Monitor media performance and identify opportunities for increased impact and visibility
• Prepare regular updates, reports, and follow-up materials

Requirements

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  Over 10 years of experience in media relations, public relations, and communications within the tourism and travel industry
• Proven track record in securing media coverage and driving visibility for tourism destinations
• Strong experience in GCC markets
• Strong network within media and communication stakeholders in the region
• Native Arabic speaker with excellent command of English (C1 level or above)

What We Offer

• Flexible freelance contract
• Remote work with an adaptable schedule
• Opportunity to collaborate with an international, multidisciplinary team

Long-term partnership potential for the right candidate