Internal Communications Manager

PricewaterhouseCoopers; Dubai; On-site; AED 293,000 - 368,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm is seeking an experienced Internal Communications Manager to enhance the visibility and reputation of its senior leaders. This role involves shaping compelling narratives, managing media relations, and developing digital content. Candidates should possess strong writing skills and at least 7 years of experience in communications or public relations, particularly with senior executives. The position offers the opportunity to impact the firm's strategic positioning and engage with key stakeholders across various platforms.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in executive communications, strategic communications, or public relations.
• Experience working with senior executives in high-pressure environments.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain positioning strategies for senior leaders.
• Craft leadership narratives, bios, and messaging frameworks.
• Manage executives' digital profiles and online presence.

Skills

Executive communications

Public relations

Strategic communications

Strong writing skills

Media relations

Stakeholder management

Job description

Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Internal Firm Services - Other

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

The Internal Communications Manager is responsible for shaping strengthening and amplifying the external and internal profiles of the firm's senior leaders. The role supports the strategic positioning of key executives through thought leadership media visibility digital presence stakeholder engagement and high-impact narrative development. This person works closely with the Communications Marketing Brand and Leadership teams to ensure consistent credible and audience-driven representation of the firm's leadership across all channels.

Executive Positioning & Narrative Development

• Develop and maintain clear positioning strategies for senior leaders based on organisational priorities market context and stakeholder expectations.
• Craft compelling leadership narratives bios messaging frameworks and talking points aligned with the firm's brand and strategy.
• Prepare leaders for speaking engagements interviews and stakeholder interactions.

Thought Leadership & Content Creation

• Identify and shape thought leadership platforms that elevate executive visibility across priority topics (e.g. transformation AI ESG regional growth).
• Develop high-quality content including op-eds speeches LinkedIn posts articles quotes and briefing notes.
• Collaborate with subject-matter experts to ensure depth accuracy and relevance.

Media Relations & Visibility Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key media outlets and journalists.
• Secure targeted media opportunities and prepare executives for interviews and press engagements.
• Ensure alignment and consistency between media narratives and leadership messaging.

Social Media & Digital Presence

• Manage and optimise executives digital profiles with a focus on LinkedIn and other relevant platforms.
• Create tailored digital content plans that reflect leadership priorities and build audience engagement.
• Monitor sentiment trends and performance to guide future activity.

Events & Speaking Engagements

• Develop and manage visibility roadmaps for each executive including conferences panels client events and internal engagements.
• Oversee preparation briefings and follow-up for all speaking opportunities. Ensure event participation is aligned with strategic objectives.

Issues Management & Reputation Support

• Provide guidance to executives during sensitive or high-stakes moments ensuring messaging accuracy and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate with Legal Risk and Corporate Affairs teams as needed. Support crisis communications planning and responses involving senior leadership.

Measurement Insights & Reporting

• Track impact of executive profiling activities using relevant KPIs (visibility engagement share of voice sentiment strategic influence).
• Provide regular reporting and insight-driven recommendations. Benchmark leader profiles against industry peers and global best practices.
• Skills & Experience: 7–10 years of experience in executive communications strategic communications public relations or thought leadership. Strong writing skills with the ability to translate complex ideas into clear compelling messages. Experience working with senior executives in high-pressure high-expectation environments. Deep understanding of media relations digital platforms and stakeholder management. Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously with high attention to detail. Proven capability to advise leaders challenge constructively and build trusted relationships.

Skills & Experience

• 7–10 years of experience in executive communications strategic communications public relations or thought leadership.
• Strong writing skills with the ability to translate complex ideas into clear compelling messages.
• Experience working with senior executives in high-pressure high-expectation environments.
• Deep understanding of media relations digital platforms and stakeholder management.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously with high attention to detail.
• Proven capability to advise leaders challenge constructively and build trusted relationships.

Optional Skills

• Accepting Feedback
• Active Listening
• Analytical Thinking
• Behavior Change
• Communication
• Business Communications
• Business Partnering
• Change Impact Analysis
• Change Management
• Coaching and Feedback
• Coaching and Training
• Communication Management
• Communications Strategy
• Community Organizing
• Content Creation
• Copywriting
• Corporate Communications
• Creativity
• Crisis Communications
• Embracing Change
• Emotional Regulation
• Empathy
• Engagement Strategies
• Inclusion
• 18 more

Travel Requirements

0%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship

Yes

Government Clearance Required

No

Required Experience

Manager