Regional Communications Executive

JOTUN; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Jotun MEIA FZ-LLC in Dubai invites a Regional Communications Executive to lead regional digital communications, shaping social media, content, and influencer programs across 15+ markets. You will coordinate with marketing, brand, product, retail and comms teams to strengthen brand visibility and engagement.

The role requires a strategic storyteller with strong project management, fluent English, and the ability to manage agencies and cross-functional stakeholders in a dynamic MEIA region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in communications, digital marketing, social media, or related role.
• Proven experience managing social media channels and developing digital content strategies.
• Experience working with external agencies, influencers, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience working across multiple countries or regional markets is highly desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic proficiency is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and elevate the company's regional social media presence across Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn, including content calendars, publishing and content development aligned with business priorities and campaigns.
• Monitor performance and insights, recommend optimizations, and cascade relevant content and best practices to local market teams.
• Plan and manage content shoots and develop high-quality communication materials including social media content, videos, articles, web content, presentations and campaign assets.
• Develop and deliver integrated communication plans for regional campaigns, supporting media relations, corporate communications and brand storytelling when required.
• Own and manage regional influencer relationships and partnerships, including the development and maintenance of influencer toolkits, guidelines and best practices.
• Coordinate influencer campaigns end-to-end, from planning and execution through to performance reporting.
• Manage external agencies and creative partners, coordinating communication deliverables across advertising, PR, digital, social media, events and video projects.
• Review agency outputs, provide clear direction and feedback, and ensure deliverables meet agreed objectives, brand standards and timelines.
• Support the planning and execution of marketing events, sponsorships and branding initiatives regionally across markets.
• Ensure all internal and external communication activities reflect the company's values, strategy and brand identity.

Skills

Social media management

Content strategy

Agency collaboration

Stakeholder management

Regional markets experience

English proficiency

Arabic advantage

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field

Job description

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

We are looking for a motivated Regional Communications Executive to join our MEIA Communications team. The role will lead the execution of regional digital communications initiatives, with a strong focus on social media management, content creation, influencer engagement and agency coordination. The successful candidate will work closely with regional and local marketing, brand, product, retail and communications teams across 15+ markets to strengthen brand visibility, drive engagement and deliver impactful communications campaigns across digital and traditional channels. This position is based in Dubai, UAE and reports to the Regional Communications Manager MEIA.

Responsibilities

Social Media & Digital Communications

• Lead and elevate the company s regional social media presence across Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn, including content calendars, publishing and content development aligned with business priorities and campaigns
• M monitor performance and insights, recommend optimizations, and cascade relevant content and best practices to local market teams.

Content Creation & Campaign Management

• Plan and manage content shoots and develop high-quality communication materials including social media content, videos, articles, web content, presentations and campaign assets.
• Develop and deliver integrated communication plans for regional campaigns, supporting media relations, corporate communications and brand storytelling when required.

Influencer Marketing

• Own and manage regional influencer relationships and partnerships, including the development and maintenance of influencer toolkits, guidelines and best practices.
• Coordinate influencer campaigns end-to-end, from planning and execution through to performance reporting.

Agency & Stakeholder Management

• Manage external agencies and creative partners, coordinating communication deliverables across advertising, PR, digital, social media, events and video projects.
• Review agency outputs, provide clear direction and feedback, and ensure deliverables meet agreed objectives, brand standards and timelines.

Events & Brand Activities

• Support the planning and execution of marketing events, sponsorships and branding initiatives regionally across markets.
• Ensure all internal and external communication activities reflect the company s values, strategy and brand identity.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

What we look for

Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in communications, digital marketing, social media, or a related role.
• Proven experience managing social media channels and developing digital content strategies.
• Experience working with external agencies, influencers, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience working across multiple countries or regional markets is highly desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic proficiency is an advantage.

Personal Competencies

• Creative storyteller with a strong eye for engaging content and brand consistency.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive, collaborative, and detail-oriented, with a hands-on approach to execution.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence effectively.
• Data-driven and analytical, with the ability to turn insights into actionable recommendations.

What we offer

• Extensive opportunities for professional and personal development.
• The opportunity to shape and grow Jotun s regional digital presence across MEIA.
• An international and collaborative working environment with exposure to multiple markets and functions.
• A friendly and supportive working environment.
• An international Corporate Culture founded on our four values: Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.
• A work environment that embraces Diversity and is committed to creating an equal opportunity and inclusive environment for everyone.

POSITION INFORMATION

Company: Jotun MEIA FZ-LLC

Contract Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time