HOSSAM MOUNIR

HOSSAM MOUNIR

Media Relations Manager

Dubai, UAE

Profile summary

Media Relations Manager with over 10 years of experience delivering high-impact PR strategies and media engagement campaigns across the MENA region. Demonstrated success in crisis communication, media outreach, and stakeholder engagement for high-profile clients such as Coca-Cola, Uber, and Emaar. Skilled in press release development, media training, and event coordination. Passionate about brand reputation management and delivering measurable communication results.

Key skills

Skills
Strategic Communication and PlanningCrisis Management and Media RelationsPress Release Writing and DistributionMedia Campaign DevelopmentEvent Planning and CoordinationStakeholder EngagementBrand Reputation ManagementTeam LeadershipNegotiation SkillsRelationship Building with Media StakeholdersMedia Monitoring and AnalysisData Analytics for Media PerformanceSocial Media Management & StrategyContent Marketing & SEOVideo Production & EditingDigital PR & Influencer Marketing

Professional experience

Media Relations ManagerApr 2019 - Nov 2024
Editor PR, Events & Communications

• Built and maintained strong relationships with local and international media outlets. • Drafted key press kits, including press releases, invitations, fact sheets, bios, and FAQs documents for clients. • Designed and implemented strategic media relations plans, achieving noticeable increases in media coverage and audience engagement. • Organized and managed high-profile press events. • Executed proactive crisis management strategies. • Delivered advanced media training programs. • Trained new team members in media relations to ensure team cohesion and high performance. • Collaborated with PR teams to align media monitoring insights with campaign objectives.

  • Built and maintained strong relationships with local and international media outlets.
  • Drafted key press kits, including press releases, invitations, fact sheets, bios, and FAQs documents for clients.
  • Designed and implemented strategic media relations plans, achieving noticeable increases in media coverage and audience engagement.
  • Organized and managed high-profile press events.
  • Executed proactive crisis management strategies.
Media Relations ManagerMar 2018 - Apr 2019
4PR Group
Senior Media Relations CoordinatorFeb 2017 - Mar 2018
4PR Group
Media Relations ConsultantJul 2016 - Jan 2017
Publicist Inc.
Media Relations CoordinatorJul 2014 - Jun 2016
4PR Group
Media Monitoring & Analysis SpecialistOct 2010 - Jul 2014
4PR Group

• Monitored and analyzed media coverage, providing actionable insights to enhance PR campaigns. • Prepared detailed performance reports and implemented keyword analysis to track the effectiveness of client messaging. • Developed and maintained comprehensive press lists, streamlining media outreach efforts. • Implemented an early warning system for negative news, enabling swift client responses to potential crises. • Supported PR teams by providing strategic insights based on media trends and competitor analysis.

  • Monitored and analyzed media coverage, providing actionable insights to enhance PR campaigns.
  • Prepared detailed performance reports and implemented keyword analysis to track the effectiveness of client messaging.
  • Developed and maintained comprehensive press lists, streamlining media outreach efforts.
  • Implemented an early warning system for negative news, enabling swift client responses to potential crises.
  • Supported PR teams by providing strategic insights based on media trends and competitor analysis.

Education

B.A., Mass Communication
Cairo University
B.A., Management Information Systems
Al-Madina Academy