Senior Manager External Communications - Press Office

MAJID AL FUTTAIM; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading corporation in the Middle East seeks a Senior Manager for External Communications - Press Office. This role is pivotal in managing media engagement and developing messaging that aligns with corporate strategy. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in communications and at least 10 years of experience in similar roles. Successful applicants will excel in communication and crisis management, ensuring adherence to company's branding and communication policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in communications, either in-house or agency.
• Self-motivated with a positive and professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage media engagement activities for MAF.
• Align with corporate communications to deliver engagement activities.
• Counsel stakeholders on communication strategies.
• Contribute to crisis communication responses as needed.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Presentation skills

Writing and editing

Team management

Crisis communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism, Media

Job description

JOB TITLE

Senior Manager External Communications - Press Office | Holding | Corporate Communications

ROLE SUMMARY

The Senior Manager External Communications – Press Office plays a key role in managing MAF’s media engagement activities, developing clear and consistent messaging aligned with MAF’s strategy, and supporting senior stakeholders to deliver compelling narratives that reinforce our brand, values, and business priorities.

ROLE PROFILE

• Responsible for positioning, promoting, and protecting the brand and reputation of MAF within the scope of the role.
• Partner and align with the wider Corporate Communications team to co-develop and deliver comprehensive engagement activities to achieve organisational and business reputation goals.
• Build relationships across the functions to ensure an integrated strategy that drives the Company’s ambitions and furthers MAFs strategic goals.
• Provides counsel and guidance to stakeholders to ensure all relevant communications engagements are in line with MAFs corporate communications strategy, objectives, policies, and guidelines.
• Contribute to rapid response teams as needed and where necessary to effectively manage reputational challenges, market events or other crisis communications issues.
• Maintain a good understanding of industry, best practice and new technological opportunities that can add business value to enhance our overall employee experience at MAF
• Ensure all communications adhere to company policies, brand guidelines, and applicable content standards.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism, Media and Communications or relevant field is a must.
• A highly articulate individual with excellent written communications and confident presentation skills are essential.
• Previous IC in-house or agency roles with a minimum of 10 years’ experience.
• Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, layout and design, professional printing/publishing skills are essential, including the ability to present concepts verbally.
• Self‑motivated with a positive and professional approach to colleague engagement and team management