Head of PR and Media Relations

Capital Placement; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Placement is seeking a Head of PR and Media Relations to lead public relations and media strategies across its portfolio companies, including CNTXT AI. This hands-on role requires effective communication and media management skills, overseeing the CEO's public presence and ensuring consistent messaging across different sectors.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in public and media relations, capable of translating technical topics into clear narratives. The position is on-site in Abu Dhabi and offers a high degree of autonomy.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing media outreach and relations.
• Ability to translate complex topics into clear narratives.
• Proven track record of supporting leadership visibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead PR and media relations activities across portfolio companies.
• Manage CEO's media presence and communication strategy.
• Coordinate with marketing and leadership teams on PR priorities.

Skills

Public relations

Media relations

Strategic communication

Messaging development

Job description

Head of PR and Media Relations - CNTXT AISign InHOHead of PR and Media RelationsAbout the RoleThe PR and Media Relations Director is a hands-on role responsible for leading and executing public relations, media relations, and reputation management across the holding’s portfolio of companies, including CNTXT AI.The role works directly across businesses with different audiences, technologies, and markets, while also managing the media presence and public positioning of the CEO.This role combines strategic ownership with day-to-day execution, ensuring that each company and the holding are accurately, consistently, and credibly represented across media and public channels.HO# Head of PR and Media RelationsAbout the RoleThe PR and Media Relations Director is a hands-on role responsible for leading and executing public relations, media relations, and reputation management across the holding’s portfolio of companies, including CNTXT AI.The role works directly across businesses with different audiences, technologies, and markets, while also managing the media presence and public positioning of the CEO.This role combines strategic ownership with day-to-day execution, ensuring that each company and the holding are accurately, consistently, and credibly represented across media and public channels.PermanentAbu DhabiOn Site## Job Overview**About CNTXT AI**CNTXT AI is a UAE-based Data and AI company that helps organizations become AI-ready by delivering sovereign, end-to-end AI solutions built from the region, for the region, and designed to scale globally.We provide secure data services, custom AI solutions and industry-specific AI applications that remove the friction from AI adoption, helping enterprises and governments cut costs, accelerate deployment, and maintain complete control over their data.With our Arabic-first AI innovation alongside sector-tailored solutions, CNTXT AI ensures organizations unlock AI's full potential, on their terms, with full sovereignty.**Key Responsibilities**1. Holding & Portfolio PRLead PR and media relations activities across the portfolio companies.Manage media outreach, pitching, press interactions, and ongoing journalist relationships across different sectors and audiences.Adapt PR approaches and messaging based on each company’s market, maturity, and business model.Coordinate and deliver media support for key announcements, launches, partnerships, and milestones.2. CEO & Leadership Media ExecutionDirectly manage and execute the CEO’s media presence, including interviews,thought leadership, and public-facing engagements.Prepare messaging, talking points, and briefing materials for leadership media interactions.Proactively identify and pursue media opportunities that support leadership visibility across relevant industries.3. Narrative & Messaging OwnershipDevelop, maintain, and apply core narratives at company level.Translate complex or technical topics into clear, media-ready stories for different external audiences.Ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency across press materials, interviews, and public statements.4. Cross-Company CoordinationWork directly with marketing and leadership teams across portfolio companies to align PR priorities and execution.Balance centralized execution with the specific needs and constraints of individual companies.Ensure timely information flow and coordination across companies without slowing execution.**Role Expectations**Operates with a high degree of autonomy and trust, with ownership over media decisions and execution across the portfolio.Works in close partnership with the CEO and senior leadership, with direct exposure to leadership thinking and decision-making.Balances hands-on execution with strategic judgment, owning outcomes rather than just activities.Navigates multiple companies, industries, and audiences, gaining broad portfolio-level experience rarely found in single-brand roles.Plays a visible role in shaping how the holding, its companies, and its leadership are perceived externally.Continuously sharpens judgment, storytelling, and media instincts through real-time, high-impact work.