# Deputy Head of Media Relations - Public Relations

> Company · Cairo, Egypt (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-11

**Workplace:** hybrid

**Department:** Public Relations

## Description

We are hiring on behalf of one of our clients, a public relations agency, for a **Deputy Head of Media Relations Department** to lead day-to-day media relations operations, oversee team performance, and ensure the successful delivery of media strategies and client accounts across the agency.

### About the Role

The ideal candidate is an experienced media relations professional with strong leadership capabilities, established media and editorial relationships, and a strategic approach to client management. This role requires someone who can balance hands-on client ownership with department-wide supervision, ensuring high-quality execution, proactive communication, and consistent service standards across all accounts.

### Key Responsibilities

**Team & Operational Leadership**

-   Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Media Relations team.
-   Provide regular guidance, allocate workloads, monitor performance, and ensure quality control.
-   Take hands-on strategic ownership of selected client accounts while supervising the wider account portfolio.
-   Ensure the team meets deadlines and maintains consistent delivery standards.

**Client & Account Management**

-   Monitor client satisfaction and service quality across all Media Relations accounts.
-   Review media coverage, pitching output, responsiveness, and reporting quality on a regular basis.
-   Establish and maintain clear standards for client service, turnaround times, proactivity, and reporting.
-   Act as the first point of contact for account-level concerns, resolving issues where possible and escalating critical matters when necessary.
-   Identify recurring client needs, challenges, and successful practices to improve departmental standards.

**Media Strategy, Storytelling & Content**

-   Oversee the full media pitching pipeline, including story sourcing, content development, pitching, and follow-up.
-   Develop creative storytelling approaches, fresh angles, and new content formats in coordination with the Head of Department.
-   Manage the media content calendar and coordinate content production with the team.
-   Ensure pitches and media materials are relevant, timely, and aligned with client objectives.

**Client Outreach & Media Engagement**

-   Drive proactive media outreach and pitching across client accounts.
-   Support client speaking opportunities, meetings, press interviews, and other media engagements when required.
-   Build and maintain strong working relationships with journalists, editors, and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs).
-   Develop new relationships with editors and emerging media platforms, including digital-native outlets and relevant online pages.
-   Explore new engagement opportunities and platforms to expand client visibility.

**Media Monitoring & Analysis**

-   Conduct monthly media coverage reviews using media monitoring tools.
-   Analyze coverage quality, identify relevant trends, and highlight potential risks or opportunities.
-   Share key findings and recommendations with the team and department leadership.

**Media Training & Coaching**

-   Support the preparation and delivery of media training sessions.
-   Contribute to perception audits and help prepare clients for media interactions and public-facing opportunities.

**Cross-functional Collaboration & Operational Excellence**

-   Maintain accurate and centralized media contact lists across all client accounts.
-   Ensure the Media Relations team attends required internal and external meetings.
-   Coordinate and deliver cross-functional projects with other departments.
-   Identify opportunities to improve workflows, tools, and team efficiency.

**Work Conditions:**

**Employment Type:** Full-time  
**Work Model:** Hybrid  
**Location:** Zamalek  
**Working Days:** Sunday to Thursday  
**Working Hours:** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM or 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

## Requirements

-   Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Mass Communication, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
-   Significant professional experience in public relations and media relations, preferably within a PR agency.
-   Previous experience managing teams and overseeing multiple client accounts.
-   Strong understanding of the local media landscape and established relationships with journalists, editors, and media platforms.
-   Proven experience in media strategy, pitching, storytelling, and securing media coverage.
-   Strong client management skills, with the ability to handle concerns and maintain client satisfaction.
-   Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
-   Strong analytical skills and experience with media monitoring and coverage reporting.
-   Ability to manage multiple priorities, guide a team, and maintain high-quality deliverables.
-   Proactive, strategic, and solution-oriented mindset.
-   Strong organizational, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

## Benefits

-   Medical Insurance

-   Flexible work conditions
-   Hybrid work model
-   Dynamic and creative work environment
-   Opportunity to grow within a rapidly expanding PR company
-   Exposure to exciting campaigns
-   Work alongside a passionate and ambitious team

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