Communications Executive

Discovered MENA; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Abu Dhabi seeks an Emirati Senior Manager for Executive Communications. This role involves developing comprehensive communication strategies, advising top leadership, and managing media visibility. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in corporate communications and exceptional writing skills, with a preference for bilingual individuals. The opportunity is significant for professionals ready to shape executive presence and thought leadership.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in executive or corporate communications.
• Strong experience working with senior leadership.
• Ability to navigate complex, fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead an executive communications strategy.
• Advise senior leadership on messaging, tone, and positioning.
• Craft speeches, talking points, op-eds, memos, and social content.
• Prepare the executive for interviews, panels, and major events.
• Manage executive visibility across media, events, and conferences.
• Lead internal communications for CEO-led initiatives.
• Shape and manage executive social media presence.
• Support sensitive and crisis-related communications.

Skills

Exceptional writing skills

Strategic communication

Crisis communication

Storytelling skills

Bilingual Arabic/English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications

Master’s degree in Communications

Job description

Senior Manager – Executive Communications (Emiratisation)

Abu Dhabi

We’re supporting a leading organisation in Abu Dhabi to hire an Emirati for a high-profile Senior Manager – Executive Communications role. This is an exceptional opportunity to work directly with the MD & Group CEO Office, shaping executive voice, visibility, and thought leadership at the highest level.

If you’re a standout communicator with exceptional writing skills, strategic depth, and experience advising senior leaders, this role is for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop and lead an executive communications strategy
• Advise senior leadership on messaging, tone, and positioning
• Craft speeches, talking points, op-eds, memos, and social content
• Prepare the executive for interviews, panels, and major events
• Manage executive visibility across media, events, and conferences
• Lead internal communications for CEO-led initiatives
• Shape and manage executive social media presence
• Support sensitive and crisis-related communications

What We’re Looking For

• Emirati (mandatory)
• Extensive experience in executive or corporate communications
• Exceptional writing + storytelling skills
• Strong experience working with senior leadership
• Ability to navigate complex, fast-paced environments
• Bilingual Arabic/English strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications (Master’s preferred)