15 Oct
Serotonin Technologies
Dubai
**Job Purpose**:
The Assistant to the COO is responsible for providing high-level administrative support to the COO and handling business communication and public relations (PR) activities to promote the company’s image. This position requires a strategic thinker with excellent organizational, communication, and PR skills to manage both internal and external business relations.
**Key Responsibilities**:
**Administrative Support**:
- Act as the point of contact between the COO and internal/external stakeholders.
- Manage and maintain the COO’s schedule, including meetings, conferences, and travel arrangements.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and briefing materials for the COO.
- Handle confidential information and communications with discretion.
- Support the COO in daily operational tasks, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
**Public Relations & Communications**:
- Manage media relations, respond to inquiries from the press, and arrange interviews with key stakeholders.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to coordinate PR campaigns that align with business goals.
- Draft, edit, and disseminate press releases, newsletters, and public announcements.
- Develop and maintain relationships with journalists, influencers, and business partners.
- Monitor and analyze media coverage, compiling reports on the company’s public presence.
- Ensure consistent and effective communication between the company and external stakeholders.
**Project Management**:
- Coordinate cross-departmental projects and ensure deadlines are met.
- Assist in planning corporate events, press conferences, and speaking engagements for the COO.
- Track the progress of key projects and provide updates to the COO.
- Take meeting minutes and follow up on action points to ensure proper execution.
**Stakeholder Management**:
- Serve as a liaison for executive leadership, maintaining professional relationships with partners and investors.
- Represent the company at business meetings, industry events, and conferences to enhance public relations efforts.
- Assist in handling inquiries and requests from board members, clients, and investors.
**Qualifications**:
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in an administrative or PR-related role, preferably in a corporate setting.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with an ability to convey complex information clearly.
- Proven experience in media relations, press release writing, and stakeholder engagement.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and manage priorities efficiently.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with PR tools (Cision, PRNewswire, etc.).
**Skills & Competencies**:
- Strong interpersonal and networking skills, with the ability to build rapport with stakeholders.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
- Discretion and a high level of confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
**Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)**:
- Timely completion of administrative tasks and projects.
- Quality and effectiveness of PR campaigns.
- Media coverage and stakeholder engagement outcomes.
- Efficiency in managing COO’s schedule and workload.
Pay: AED5,000.00 - AED12,000.00 per month
Application Deadline: 17/10/2024
▶️ Assistant to The Chief Operating Officer (Coo) with
🖊️ Serotonin Technologies
📍 Dubai