Regional Communications Lead - PR, Media & Crisis

Talabat Holding; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Talabat Holding in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Manager Communications to shape how Talabat is seen by consumers, partners, and the media. You will lead PR strategy, media relations, and crisis communications, partnering with Marketing to deliver consistent brand coverage across channels.

You will develop integrated strategies, strengthen reputation, and advise regional leaders with tailored messaging and visibility opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related field.
• 6–8 years of experience in public relations or communications, preferably in food tech.
• Strong media relations with journalists, outlets, and influencers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with compelling storytelling.
• Strategic thinker who can develop PR plans aligned with business goals.
• Crisis management experience and ability to manage risk.
• Collaborative team player across functions.
• Results-driven with proven PR objectives and outcomes.
• Tech-savvy with familiarity of digital media platforms and PR analytics tools.
• Creative and innovative approach to campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated communications strategies to strengthen Talabat's reputation.
• Drive narrative development around innovation, partnerships, sustainability, and regulatory positioning.
• Build and maintain relationships with Tier-1 media across the region.
• Support C-level leaders with messaging, visibility, media training, and thought leadership.
• Draft and edit press releases, op-eds, speeches, Q&A, and storytelling.
• Monitor media landscape, identify opportunities and risks, advise leadership.
• Support on sensitive issues, manage risk and crisis communications.
• Partner with Public Affairs, Marketing, Finance to align reputation efforts across markets.

Skills

Media relations

Crisis communications

PR strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Storytelling

Editing & writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Time management

Digital PR analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Relations/Communications/Marketing/Journalism

Master's degree (advantage)

Job description

Talabat Holding in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Manager Communications to shape how Talabat is seen by consumers, partners, and the media. You will lead PR strategy, media relations, and crisis communications, partnering with Marketing to deliver consistent brand coverage across channels.

You will develop integrated strategies, strengthen reputation, and advise regional leaders with tailored messaging and visibility opportunities.