Head of Corporate Communications & Media Relations

ADNOC Distribution; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

ADNOC Distribution in Abu Dhabi requests a high‑impact Team Leader, Corporate Communications to steer reputation, narrative, and senior executive messaging. You will craft external narratives, guide CXOs, and manage media strategy across local and international outlets.

Lead and mentor a public relations/media team, deliver crisis communications, and shape enterprise communications to align with corporate goals and culture. Fluency in English and Arabic is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, International Relations, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Master’s degree in Communications, Publics Relations, Media, Public Affairs, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Relevant professional certifications in communications or leadership development are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead corporate communications strategy to enhance reputation and leadership visibility.
• Translate business priorities into external narratives aligned with strategy and values.
• Advise CXOs on reputation management and sensitive communications issues.
• Lead crisis and issues communications, including messaging frameworks and executive response.
• Oversee media strategy, relationships, and proactive media engagement.
• Develop briefing documents, talking points, speeches, and op-eds for executives.
• Prepare executives for high-profile appearances and interviews.
• Lead communications training for CXOs and senior leaders.
• Oversee enterprise communications aligning business priorities with employee understanding.
• Lead team development in Public Relations and Media; foster excellence.

Skills

Media strategy

Executive positioning

Stakeholder management

Crisis communications

Public relations

Bilingual English/Arabic

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/PR/Jornalism/IR/BA or related

Master's degree preferred

Professional certifications in communications

Job description

ADNOC Distribution in Abu Dhabi requests a high‑impact Team Leader, Corporate Communications to steer reputation, narrative, and senior executive messaging. You will craft external narratives, guide CXOs, and manage media strategy across local and international outlets.

Lead and mentor a public relations/media team, deliver crisis communications, and shape enterprise communications to align with corporate goals and culture. Fluency in English and Arabic is required.