UAE Communications Manager | Media & Stakeholder Leadership

Citi Bank; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

The Communications Manager role at Citi Bank in the United Arab Emirates supports the Public Affairs Officer to build and protect Citi's reputation in the UAE. The position reports to the Head of Communications for the Middle East and Pakistan and oversees external and internal communications for Citi in the UAE, with occasional collaboration in other Middle East markets.

Responsibilities include developing external communications plans, managing media engagement, creating messaging and briefing

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years in communications and public relations, in-house or agency preferred.
• Strong media relations and stakeholder engagement track record.
• Excellent written and verbal communications, with ability to edit and craft messaging.
• Experience creating content for internal and external audiences and managing social media.

Responsibilities

• Develop external communications strategy and plans for Citi in the UAE.
• Engage key media outlets and coordinate region-wide media activity.
• Prepare messaging, briefing documents and speaking notes for senior executives.
• Amplify Citi brand activities and events in the market, monitor metrics.

Skills

Media relations

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Planning & project management

Editing & writing

Digital communications

Content creation

Social media

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/communications/marketing

Job description

The Communications Manager role at Citi Bank in the United Arab Emirates supports the Public Affairs Officer to build and protect Citi's reputation in the UAE. The position reports to the Head of Communications for the Middle East and Pakistan and oversees external and internal communications for Citi in the UAE, with occasional collaboration in other Middle East markets.

Responsibilities include developing external communications plans, managing media engagement, creating messaging and briefing