Officer – Corporate Communications - Arabic

ULTIMATE HUMAN RESOURCES SOLUTIONS LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

ULTIMATE HUMAN RESOURCES SOLUTIONS LLC is seeking a Communications professional to support the development and execution of our external and internal communications strategy. You will identify storytelling opportunities, craft compelling narratives, and manage media relations across the UAE and GCC in alignment with business priorities.

The role requires exceptional writing, strategic thinking, and experience handling crises and executive communications.

Qualifications

• Professional Arabic language proficiency, including the ability to write, review and adapt Arabic communications materials.
• Experience supporting C-suite communications, corporate reputation management and crisis communications.
• Familiarity with financial and business communications, including corporate results, investments and strategic announcements.
• Experience working across multiple GCC and international markets.
• Exceptional writing: able to produce accurate, engaging and publication-ready content with minimal supervision.
• Media expertise: strong understanding of what makes a compelling news story and how to build productive journalist relationships.
• Strategic thinking: able to connect communications activities to broader business objectives and reputation priorities.
• Sound judgement: confident handling sensitive information, media enquiries and reputational issues.
• Proactive delivery: identifies opportunities, takes ownership and delivers with minimal supervision.
• Stakeholder management: builds effective relationships with senior leaders, business units, agencies and external partners.
• Adaptability: comfortable working across multiple markets, business priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of external and internal communications strategy.
• Identify storytelling opportunities across businesses, markets and initiatives.
• Develop clear narratives communicating performance, investments and growth.
• Manage media enquiries and coordinate timely responses.
• Draft press releases, statements and talking points with editorial standards.
• Translate complex financial and strategic information into concise external content.

Skills

Arabic writing

C-suite communications

Corporate reputation management

Media relations

Strategic storytelling

Editorial excellence

Crisis communications

Stakeholder management

Multinational exposure

Journalist relationship building

Adaptability

Proactive delivery

Job description

Support the development and execution of the strong Group s external and Internal communications strong strategy ensuring alignment with business priorities and corporate positioning Identify proactive storytelling opportunities across the Group s businesses markets and strategic initiatives Develop clear and compelling narratives that communicate the Group s performance investments growth strategy and business impact Support reputation management issues monitoring and crisis communications including the development of reactive statements and messaging Ensure consistency of corporate messaging across external communications activities Build and maintain strong relationships with key journalists editors and media outlets across the UAE wider GCC and relevant international markets Develop and execute proactive media engagement plans that secure meaningful coverage across business financial and mainstream media Identify opportunities for executive interviews media briefings thought leadership and strategic announcements Manage incoming media enquiries coordinate responses and ensure timely follow-up Monitor relevant news emerging issues and media trends providing insights and recommendations to the team Draft and edit high-quality press releases media statements executive briefing documents talking points opinion pieces Q As and other external communications materials Translate complex financial strategic and operational information into clear concise and engaging content for external audiences Support the development of thought leadership content and executive positioning for the Group CEO and senior leadership Adapt messaging for different audiences markets and communications channels while maintaining a consistent corporate voice Ensure all materials meet high editorial standards for accuracy clarity and tone Lead the communications planning and execution of assigned corporate announcements partnerships business milestones and strategic initiatives Develop integrated communications plans identifying key messages target audiences media opportunities and measurable objectives Work closely with business units internal stakeholders and external agencies to coordinate communications activities Support executive participation in relevant industry events and speaking engagements including the preparation of speaker briefs and supporting content Manage day-to-day relationships with external communications agencies ensuring clear briefs quality deliverables and timely execution Oversee media monitoring coverage analysis and reporting Track communications performance against agreed objectives providing insights and recommendations to improve effectiveness Maintain strong coordination across Group and business unit communications teams

• Professional Arabic language proficiency, including the ability to write, review and adapt Arabic communications materials.
• Experience working within a large, diversified organisation or across multiple business sectors.
• Experience supporting C-suite communications, corporate reputation management and crisis communications.
• Familiarity with financial and business communications, including corporate results, investments and strategic announcements.
• Experience working across multiple GCC and international markets.
• Exceptional writing: Able to produce accurate, engaging and publication-ready content with minimal supervision.
• Media expertise: Strong understanding of what makes a compelling news story and how to build productive journalist relationships.
• Strategic thinking: Able to connect communications activities to broader business objectives and reputation priorities.
• Sound judgement: Confident handling sensitive information, media enquiries and reputational issues.
• Proactive delivery: Identifies opportunities, takes ownership and delivers with minimal supervision.
• Stakeholder management: Builds effective relationships with senior leaders, business units, agencies and external partners.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working across multiple markets, business priorities and competing deadlines.