Manager Communications

Abu Dhabi Airports; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international airport organization in the UAE is seeking a Communications Manager responsible for supporting communication initiatives across the company. This role includes drafting bilingual content, managing media relations, and enhancing employee engagement. Ideal candidates will have at least six years of experience in communications, excellent communication skills in both English and Arabic, and a relevant Bachelor's degree. Join us to shape the future of aviation!

Qualifications

• Minimum six years of relevant experience; aviation or corporate sector experience is an advantage.
• Ability to draft and edit bilingual content for announcements and newsletters.
• Experience in pitcher stories and managing media inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Support communication plans and campaigns aligned with corporate priorities.
• Develop content calendars and source organizational stories.
• Maintain media databases and track communication performance.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic

Crisis communications experience

Employee engagement strategies

Strong interpersonal skills

Time-management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

ROLE SUMMARY

The Communications Manager is responsible for supporting the planning, development, and execution of internal and external communication initiatives across Abu Dhabi Airports. The role ensures consistent, timely, and effective messaging across all corporate channels in both English and Arabic. Working closely with the Senior Manager Communications and the Head of Corporate Communications, this role contributes to strengthening Abu Dhabi Airports’ brand, enhancing employee engagement, supporting crisis communication, and ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and stakeholder expectations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Internal & External Communications

• Support communication plans and campaigns aligned with corporate priorities.
• Draft and edit high-quality bilingual content for announcements, newsletters, speeches, and media materials.
• Coordinate information flow across departments and maintain alignment with brand guidelines.

Corporate Channels & Content

• Develop content calendars and source organizational stories.
• Support daily communications operations and ensure message accuracy and consistency.

Media Relations

• Maintain and update media databases.
• Pitch stories, manage media enquiries, draft media materials, and support media events.
• Monitor media coverage and sentiment.

Crisis Communications

• Prepare holding statements, FAQs, and urgent messaging.
• Support rapid and controlled information flow during incidents.

Employee Engagement

• Support campaigns, events, and initiatives that enhance engagement and culture.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work with HR, Operations, Aviation Development, and external partners to support communication activities.

Measurement & Improvement

• Track communication performance and support benchmarking and best‑practice research.

Team Support

• Assist with workflows, reports, presentations, and mentoring junior staff.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic.
• Experience in crisis communications, employee engagement, and multi‑channel strategies.
• Strong interpersonal, problem‑solving, and time‑management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum six years of relevant experience; aviation or corporate sector experience is an advantage.

At Abu Dhabi Airports, we are shaping the future of aviation in the region. Join a team where your expertise can make a real impact in ensuring world‑class operational safety and efficiency. Apply today and join our team!