Director of Communications

Delivery Hero; Dubai; On-site; AED 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the region is seeking a bold and creative communications professional to enhance its brand voice and storytelling approach across the MENA region. This role will lead the communications strategy, manage a regional team, and ensure cohesive messaging that resonates with a young audience. The ideal candidate will have proven experience, strong leadership qualities, and excellent communication skills, with a chance to make a significant impact on the brand's identity.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in communications leadership across multiple markets, ideally in MENA.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to guide teams.
• Excellent communication skills with proficiency in Arabic being a plus.

Responsibilities

• Craft and execute Talabat's communication strategy in MENA.
• Lead regional communications team and align strategies with company goals.
• Manage relationships with media and key stakeholders.

Skills

Crisis Management

Marketing

Public Relations

Media Relations

Strategic Planning

Social Media Management

Content Creation

Team Management

Public Speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in communication, public relations, or a related field

Tools

Constant Contact

Wordpress

Job description

We're on the hunt for a bold, creative communications professional who brings a fresh, edgy approach to storytelling. Someone who doesn't just lead with confidence but thrives in high-stakes situations and knows how to make a brand voice pop at every turn.

The ideal candidate is both strategic and inventive, able to unify Talabat's tone of voice across all business areas while showcasing our authentic brand. He/She will be responsible for crafting messaging that reinforces Talabat's fun and relatable brand identity, telling our story to the world like it has never been told before.

Responsibilities include:

• Crafting and executing Talabat's communication strategy throughout the MENA region.
• Collaborating with top management and stakeholders to align communication strategies with the company's goals.
• Leading our regional communications team, providing strategic direction and fostering growth.
• Creating communication assets and content to meet local market objectives.
• Working closely with Talabat's brand and marketing teams to ensure a consistent brand voice across all channels.
• Managing relationships with key media outlets, influencers, and stakeholders.
• Ensuring all communication materials comply with relevant regulations in collaboration with Talabat's legal team.
• Playing a key role in crisis communications by providing strategic direction and content.
• Evaluating and reporting on the effectiveness of communication campaigns, offering insights and recommendations for improvement.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience leading communications in multiple markets; experience in the MENA region is advantageous.
• Ability to create innovative and impactful communication campaigns that resonate with a young customer base.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to guide teams across markets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficiency in Arabic is a plus.
• Experience in crisis and issues management.
• Successful track record of building and maintaining relationships with media outlets, influencers, and stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in communication, public relations, or a related field.

Additional Details:

• Remote Work: No
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Key Skills: Crisis Management, Marketing, Public Relations, Fundraising, Media Relations, Constant Contact, Strategic Planning, Social Media Management, Team Management, Public Speaking, Wordpress, Writing Skills
• Vacancy: 1