Communications Associate

Deliveroo; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Deliveroo is seeking a Communications Associate to support the Head of Communications in Dubai, UAE. The role focuses on integrated consumer and corporate communications, with emphasis on accuracy, alignment with priorities and timely delivery.

The position requires strong Arabic and English written and verbal communication, keen attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Collaboration with regional and global teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication in Arabic and English.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills.
• Ability to simplify complex information into clear messaging.
• High level of organisation and ownership.

Responsibilities

• Support development and delivery of quarterly communications plans and reports.
• Coordinate with regional and global teams on initiatives and reporting.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to align communications plans.
• Support CSR and community programs and NGO partnerships.
• Execute communications initiatives across consumer and corporate streams.
• Coordinate with agencies for timelines and outputs.
• Develop communications materials including press releases and interviews.
• Support executive and leadership communications when required.
• Monitor media coverage and flag opportunities or risks.
• Maintain weekly coverage reports and monthly updates.

Skills

Arabic proficiency

English proficiency

Written communication

Verbal communication

Stakeholder management

Editorial judgement

Job description

We re looking for a Communications Associate UAE National to support the Head of Communications in driving the development and execution of integrated consumer and corporate communications strategies. This role requires strong ownership, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple work streams while ensuring alignment across internal and external stakeholders.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support the development and delivery of quarterly communications plans and reports ensuring accuracy, completeness and alignment with business priorities.
• Coordinate quarterly functional updates to ensure readiness and alignment ahead of planning cycles.
• Coordinate with regional and global teams on shared initiatives, reporting, and requests.
• Liaise regularly with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and timely delivery of communications plans.
• Support the development and execution of CSR and community programs.
• Coordinate with NGOs, charity partners and relevant stakeholders to deliver initiatives effectively.
• Execute assigned communications initiatives across both consumer and corporate streams.
• Coordinate day-to-day delivery with agency partners ensuring timelines, quality and outputs are met.
• Support the rollout of campaigns, announcements and initiatives.
• Manage logistics and coordination for partnerships, activations, media engagements and public-facing initiatives.
• Support prioritisation of incoming communications requests based on business impact and urgency.
• Support the development of communications materials including press releases, spokespeople interviews and internal communications updates.
• Support executive and leadership communications where required.
• Monitor media coverage and flag relevant opportunities, risks or emerging issues.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date reporting including weekly coverage reports, global updates, work-in-progress trackers and monthly All Hands and Newsroom updates.
• Review incoming press queries via the press inbox ensuring timely responses or escalation.

What You’ll Need to Thrive

• Strong written and verbal Arabic and English communication skills, with attention to detail and tone.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills.
• Ability to simplify complex information into clear, structured messaging.
• High level of organisation and ownership.
• Ability to exercise editorial judgement and prioritise competing communications requests.