aramco

Senior Writer/Editor - Relocate to Saudi Arabia, Permanent Expat Relocation Package

HOUSTON, TXPosted 17 days ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from Aramco

  • Job overview

    The Senior Writer/Editor role at Aramco involves creating and editing high-quality English content for media distribution to communicate the company's strategy and milestones globally.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The job requires drafting and editing press releases, thought leadership articles, coordinating with internal teams, managing projects, conducting research and interviews, and ensuring alignment with Aramco's communication strategy under tight deadlines.

  • Compensation and benefits

    The role offers a permanent expatriate relocation package to Saudi Arabia and competitive remuneration aligned with challenging and rewarding professional opportunities at Aramco.

  • Experience and skills

    Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Media, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field, with at least 5 years of relevant experience and excellent English writing and editing skills.

  • Career development

    Aramco invests heavily in talent development with extensive workforce development programs encouraging continuous improvement of sector-specific knowledge and competencies.

  • Work environment and culture

    Aramco fosters a high-performance culture with a focus on challenging, rewarding projects, and a commitment to employee growth and development in a global energy company environment.

  • Company information

    Aramco is a leading global energy company headquartered in Saudi Arabia, known for its vast hydrocarbon resources, low carbon intensity, significant technology investments, and being one of the most profitable companies worldwide.

  • Team overview

    The candidate will join the Media Relations Content Unit within the Media Relations Division, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful corporate communications.

  • Job location and travel

    This position is based permanently in Saudi Arabia with a residential requirement and includes expatriate relocation support.

  • Unique job features

    The role uniquely combines media content creation with strategic corporate communications on a global scale within one of the world's largest energy companies.

Company overview

Aramco, officially known as Saudi Aramco, is a Saudi Arabian public petroleum and natural gas company. It is one of the largest companies in the world by revenue and is primarily involved in the exploration, production, refining, distribution, and marketing of hydrocarbons. Founded in 1933 as the California-Arabian Standard Oil Co., it became fully owned by the Saudi government in 1980. Aramco generates revenue through the sale of crude oil, natural gas, and refined products, and it plays a crucial role in the global energy supply.

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  • Highlight your experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing projects from initiation to completion, reflecting your ability to operate under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

  • Apply through multiple channels including Aramco’s official corporate careers site and LinkedIn to maximize your application’s visibility and reach.

  • Connect with professionals in Aramco’s Media Relations Division on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent press releases or thought leadership articles they’ve published, or expressing interest in their role supporting global media communications.

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