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Public Question Asked by amy about Riyadh
How about marketing /communications/ PR / advertising / Media jobs for a woman?
My fiance got a very good offer in Riyadh and I will probably be relocating next year with him. I am a young professional in the marketing field (copywriter/pr). I would like to know if I can find a job as a woman in an international advertising agency like Memac Ogilvy, Leo Burnett or a PR agency where I can continue on my career path. I know I can get a job at a school but I don't want to. Are the international agencies and companies also restricted for men? If women work there are they also segregated or depends on the work place? The only place I heard of where women can work freely is Rotana. Thanks.
Answers (4)
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Answered by Rabih R Hindy , Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Hi Amy!
no worries about you finding work. all adv and media companies recruit females. whether your married and your are on ur husband residency or if your father works here so you can be on his residency.
my brother was account director in leo riyadh 3 years ago before moving to another country.
good luck for you and ur husband to be :)
cheers
Answered by wsabban , Al Malaz, Saudi Arabia
Hi Amy,
What is your nationality? Yes you can fined job as a women in international agency . not only in rotana, We are production and post production TV & Radio in Riyadh Saudi Arabia, my customer are international agencies, Many women's worked in this international agencies, if you need I can send to you addresses fore this agencies.
Regard
Wael
Answered by Naser A. Aziz , Ar Riyad, Saudi Arabia
Hi Amy,
Agencies like Leo Burnett, Grey, promo 7 and others usually hair girls, since they will work in a more privet offices than other businesses. they pay very good salaries compared to banks.
please for any other questions contact me : N.7L@hotmail.com
Answered by Mahmoud El Derani , Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Hi Amy,
Now listen, the old days of Saudi Has Gone, no more ONLY for MEN country,
am a lebanese man working in a travel agency with my wife...
and Yes there's International Branded AD Agencies and PR company, Memac, Leo Burnete, etc...i have many GM Friends in those company's... you may drop me a line on dirani@alireza.com or a call on my mobile +966 533 618 477 if i may be at any help....
wish you and your husband a very nice stay and bright future....Cheers
