Corporate Communications Manager UAEN

Talents Tide; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious governmental entity in Dubai is seeking a Corporate Communications Manager. The role involves managing corporate brand communications, supporting media activities, and executing publicity campaigns. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Public Relations or Communications, at least five years of relevant experience, and fluency in Arabic. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure, especially during event seasons.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in corporate communications, media or public relations management.
• Experience with operational public relations and protocol management.
• Proven track record in event communications and publicity campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Support corporate communications team on various branding initiatives.
• Assist with planning and execution of publicity campaigns and media activities.
• Draft, edit, and review Arabic corporate communications content.

Skills

Corporate communications

Media relations

Public relations

Event management

Bilingual (Arabic and English)

Education

University degree in Media Public Relations or Communications

Diploma or Certification in related field

Job description

We are looking for a Corporate Communications Manager to join a leading semi-government entity in Dubai specializing in international events, exhibitions, and venue management.

Responsibilities:

Corporate Communications Venues, Real Estate & Free Zone, Events Management + Internal Communications

• Support the corporatecommunications team across the corporate brand, including stakeholders related to venues, commercial real estate, free zone operations, and event management
• Assist with annual planning, scheduling, and management of corporate-wide publicity campaigns, media activities, news releases, press conferences, and the company management interviews across all media channels
• Liaise with key stakeholders (internal and external) to further develop and evolve the company's positioning and communications via integrated comms
• Work closely with HR and other BUs to execute and implement company's internal communications program

Core PR/Media Management

• Assist with planning and development of editorial content across cyclical PR and publicity activity calendars for all business units
• Ensure media are given accurate and appropriate information, and coordinate media interviews for key stakeholders
• Assist with PR Agency management on an ongoing basis to develop and implement PR campaigns in line with business unit goals and deliverables

Core Content Management

• Draft, edit and review Arabic corporate communications content for including press content
• Provide assistance to designated spokespeople on interviews from Arabic language media during press conferences or events managed by company, as well as media-related content for our corporate business units
• Review content submission by agency partners and deliver final output in-line with company standards and business requirements

Operating Environment

• The role requires the ability to work effectively when under time bound pressures, deadlines and to deliver quick turn-around times
• Strong communication skills, able to multi-task, attention to detail and flexibility with work hours especially during events season
• The individual would benefit from past working experience in working with Dubai Government entities requiring them to be adaptable and flexible to navigate changing circumstances and situations
  

Requirements:

• University degree holder in Media Public Relations or Communications
• Diploma or Certification from related professional bodies (e.g. Chartered Institute of Public Relations) would be preferred
• Minimum of 5-year cumulative professional work experience in corporate communications, media or public relations management role
• Experience with operational publics relations and protocol management such as official openings and inaugurations, guided media tours, press and media office operations
• Experience with integrated public relations campaigns and projects involving non-traditional social and digital content platforms would be preferred
• Full professional proficiency in Arabic
• Proven track record for creating and carrying out event communications, plans, and publicity campaigns
• Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media
• Experience in handling media crises and directing a public relations agency's efforts
• Strong research, writing, editing and client interaction skills are pre-requisites