PR and Media Executive

Hunarzai is an online course marketplace for Pakistan. We have real stories to tell, about teachers earning from their skills and learners building new ones, and we need someone to get them in front of the right people.

You'll build relationships with journalists, editors and creators, write press material, find speaking and event opportunities, and protect our reputation. You'll work closely with our Creative Director and marketing team.

• Build and keep relationships with journalists, editors, bloggers and creators in Pakistan.
• Write press releases, media kits, founder and teacher stories and statements.
• Find and arrange interviews, features, podcasts and speaking opportunities.
• Plan PR around launches, results and partnerships.
• Track media coverage and mentions, and report on results.
• Prepare responses for sensitive issues, with the founders.
• Make sure every public claim is accurate and can be backed up.

• 2 or more years in PR, journalism, media relations or communications.
• Excellent writing in English and Urdu.
• Contacts in Pakistani print, TV, digital or education media.
• Good judgement about what is newsworthy and what is not.
• Calm and clear under pressure.

• Experience in education, technology or start-ups.
• Experience working with creators or influencers.
• Event or partnership management experience.