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Lead on the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) Franchise Brand Comms agenda and support the delivery of the MENA agenda in partnership with the MEA Beverages CEO and his Leadership Team. This is a newly created role that will help elevate our beverage communications agenda across key Franchise markets with focus on Saudi Arabia as an anchor market.
Job Responsibility:
Shape and deliver the Brand PR strategy for the Beverage portfolio, translating brand and business priorities into an integrated earned media agenda that builds reputation, equity, and engagement
Establish and embed ways of working, defining processes for planning, approvals, agency collaboration, and cross-functional alignment with different functions
Lead the development of annual PR and influencer plans for priority beverage brands and markets, ensuring alignment with brand positioning, campaign objectives, and corporate guidelines
Partner with brand and marketing teams to identify storytelling opportunities that strengthen brand relevance and purpose, shaping narratives that resonate with local consumers and align with PepsiCo’s global brand voice
Manage day-to-day agency relationships, from briefing and creative development to execution and evaluation, ensuring high-quality, on-time, and on-budget delivery of all PR initiatives
Oversee creation, localization, and quality control of PR content (press releases, media statements, Q&As, key messages, influencer briefs) in both English and Arabic, maintaining consistency and accuracy across channels
Develop and maintain strong media and influencer networks across key markets, proactively identifying earned opportunities and managing brand presence in priority media and cultural moments
Monitor, analyze, and report PR performance, providing actionable insights and recommendations to enhance effectiveness, optimize budgets, and strengthen the impact of PR on brand KPIs
Requirements:
Deep understanding of consumer brand storytelling, specifically for Saudi, with a regional market awareness
Strong strategic and creative thinking with hands-on execution capability
Proven ability to translate brand strategy into impactful PR and influencer campaigns
Ability to engage, align, and influence cross-functional and regional teams
Experience establishing ways of working and processes within complex organizations