Communications Manager / Director (agency)

MCG Talent; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy is seeking a Communications Manager/Director in Dubai. The ideal candidate has 4-10 years of experience and will advise on public relations and strategic communications for international clients. Responsibilities include developing communication strategies, media relations, and monitoring key political debates. A Master's degree in a related field is preferred, along with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Emiratis are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in journalism, communications, or consulting.
• Agency or consultancy experience is desirable.
• Strong presence and networking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop communication strategies for international clients.
• Manage communication activities for strategic positioning.
• Advise on media relations.
• Monitor political debates and provide tailored advice.
• Support client acquisition and business growth.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational competency

Stakeholder management

Textual competence

Education

Master’s degree in communications or related field

Job description

Communications Manager / Director (agency)

MCG Talent are seeking for a Communications Associate / Manager to join one of our clients who are a leading global strategic communications and public affairs consultancy.

This role is for someone with approximately 4-10 Years experience.

You will be part of the communications team and will be there to advise companies on public relations, public affairs, strategic positioning, and CEO positioning.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing communication strategies and plans in collaborations with the project teams for international clients
• Managing communication activities for the strategic positioning of companies and management boards
• Advising clients on internal and external communication measures and media relations
• Follow, monitor, and understand Middle Eastern and European key political debates and provide tailored advises to our blue-chip clients and our colleagues from international offices
• Support the team in client acquisition and the further development of existing mandates
• Helping further grow the business and office in Dubai
• Cultivating strong collaborative relationships and inspire local and global stakeholders to drive high quality output
• Pioneering fresh ideas and innovative communications formats

Qualifications

• A master’s degree or equivalent is preferable, preferably in a subject related to communications, media relations, journalism, finance / economics, or political science
• Initial professional experience in journalism, communications, public institutions, consulting and / or the financial sector
• Experience within an agency or consultancy space is desirable
• Excellent communications skills spoken and written in English
• High level of textual competence and strong communication skills
• Organisational competency, high level of personal commitment and strong professional presence
• Excellent people and stakeholder management skills and natural networker
• Must be an Emirati

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Public Relations

Industries

• Public Relations and Communications Services and Government Administration