Deputy Manager - Conventional Media & Media Complaints

About This Job

Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC) is looking for a Deputy Manager – Conventional Media & Media Complaints to join its communications team in Karachi. Advertised on the company's careers portal as Job Code 8590-01, the role is about managing SSGC's public relations with traditional print and electronic media. That means drafting and placing press releases, maintaining close working relationships with beat reporters and the Press Information Department (PID), preparing release orders, and making sure the gas utility's achievements and events receive prominent coverage while negative stories are handled to limit damage. It is one of five communications vacancies SSGC announced together this month and is likely to suit someone with a strong newsroom or PR agency network and a good feel for how stories are shaped.

The required qualification is an MBA or MS in Media, Mass Communication or Journalism, along with at least two years of relevant experience. The duties described on the portal are detailed and operational: compiling daily press clippings with web links, uploading them to the company's data warehouse, ensuring that operational advertisements such as classified, HR, tender and legal notices appear on the requested dates, coordinating with agencies and PID for urgent unplanned ads, and making sure press releases run in leading English, Urdu, Balochi and Sindhi newspapers and that tickers air on major channels. The job also covers tracking release orders and invoices, reconciling cheques received through PID, keeping a complete record of published press releases, receiving and resolving SSGC-related complaints from the media community, and handling reporters during protests at company premises. The position requires availability as needed because of the round-the-clock nature of media work. No age limit, domicile requirement, gender preference or pay scale is mentioned.

Candidates can apply only through the online SSGC careers portal. Open Current Openings, locate Job Code 8590-01, press Apply Now, and then log in or register as a new user to complete the application form. SSGC notes that any inconsistency between the information on the portal and the candidate's resume will result in disqualification. No application fee is stated. The closing date is 26 October 2026, and experienced journalists, PR officers and media relations professionals who fit the profile should apply before then. Applicants should also keep the email address and phone number entered on the portal active and check them regularly after applying. Keeping a list of media contacts and examples of past press coverage handy may also help at later stages.

Job Information

Commission / Board

Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC)

Place of posting

Karachi

City

Karachi

Postal Code

74000

Domicile

All Punjab Basis

Age (Male)

18–35 years

Age (Female)

18–35 years

Age note

The advertisement does not specify an age limit.

Advt. No.

8590-01

Last date

26 October 2026

Qualification Required

• Qualification: MBA or MS in Media / Mass Communication / Journalism. with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience: At least 2 years of relevant experience.

How to Apply

1. Visit the SSGC Careers page at https://www.ssgc.com.pk/careers/ and find Job Code 8590-01 under Current Openings.
2. Click "Apply Now" under the job listing.
3. If you're a registered user, log in with your email and password; if you're a new user, register/sign up first.
4. Complete and submit your application on the portal before the deadline (October 26, 2026). Any inconsistency between the information provided on the portal and your resume will result in disqualification.

Additional Details

Disclaimer

Any inconsistency between the information provided on the portal and the candidate’s resume will result in disqualification.

Job Summary

To manage PR with the traditional media (print and electronic), develop and ensure publication of press releases, liaise with reporters, develop release orders, keep close professional ties with PID and ensure positive image is presented utilizing PR to the key SSGC stakeholders through all conventional media outlets, and negative image is managed to minimize impact.

Key Responsibilities

Identifying, building and strengthening SSGC relationship with beat reporters in print and electronic media and develop PR through personal engagement with conventional media so that the key opinion leaders, media personalities, etc know the SSGC Deputy Manager on a first name basis, and the relationship is so well established that any negative impact on SSGC image and reputation is avoided by preventing publication of negative news items, and propagating the truth and dissemination of the SSGC narrative which is taken seriously, considered and given preference in reporting. Coordinate with reporters during times of protests and handle the media gathered at the Office premises. Oversee conventional media coverage to ensure positive narrative building on SSGC achievements, including various events (internal/external) being done by SSGC so it’s given prominent and prime reporting placement. Daily reviewing and aggregating SSGC related news in all conventional media, and making the daily clippings with related weblinks for DCM/Conventional Media review and approval. Creating, managing, checking, tracking and reporting all conventional media RO’s details and invoices, ensuring timely payment approvals and submission to planning team as per SLA’s assigned by GGM. Ensure timely publication of critical/urgent ads, using personal PR if required, and managing the entire publishing chain from SSGC to agency to PID to publication medium. Ensure earliest receipt by planning section of invoices (within one month of work closure) on any issued RO, and processing of the same for timely payment to media partners. Receive Invoices from Planning, and update pending payments' record, then verify them, attach all supporting documents, and after completion send back to planning for onward processing. Maintain a list of cheques released against printed publications as received by PID (Press Information Department). Present a report on the same to head of planning on a weekly basis. Once cheques against processed invoices are received from Planning, update record of payment. Maintain a list of cheques released against printed publications as received by PID (Press Information Department), and reconcile the outstanding payments, preparing a weekly report for DCM/Conventional Media and DCM/Planning, and explaining any variances on SLA’s. Maintain a record of all copies of published press releases received via WhatsApp/email to be made part of the press clippings. As per automation exercise, upload daily clippings for all conventional media with their respective weblinks, wherever available, on the data warehouse. Ensure placements of all news and print publications as per approved media plans, and document all variations for invoicing and payment purposes. Ensure all operational ads (classified/HR/Tender/Legal Notices, etc) are published on requested dates and on time. In case of any change in date of publication or requested newspaper, coordinate with agency and PID to ensure that any ad of “high importance” gets published in approved newspapers, and as requested by the user department. Ensure coordination with PID, agencies and print media for timely publication of urgent/unplanned operational ads. After publication of ads, arrange newspapers for user department Coordinate with PID (Press Information Department). Coordinate with all journalists and reporters to ensure publication of press releases in all leading English, Urdu, Balochi and Sindhi newspapers, as well as ensure that the tickers are aired on time and on all top channels. Receive, track, record, manage and resolve all SSGC-related complaints from the media community. Maintain a complete record of all published PR releases. Availability as per need, given the 24/7 nature of media and PR. Ensure compliance to the Enterprise Risk Management Framework enforced in the Company while performing job responsibilities in accordance with their assigned role. Ensure compliance to the Business Principles and Ethics Policy / Code of Conduct. Ensure compliance with all laws of Pakistan, and adherence to Corporate Core Values, specially relating to communication and media to preserve brand integrity. Ensure that the processes, policies and procedures related to media & PR engagement are always up-to-date, and modern, in line with global best-practices. Perform any other task assigned by immediate supervisor and HoD.

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