Assistant Director - Brand, Marketing & Communication (Assurance) - KSA / UAE / Qatar

EY; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking a communications strategist in Riyadh. The role involves managing internal and external communication strategies, working closely with leadership to develop impactful narratives, and overseeing various communication channels. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in a leadership position, exceptional communication skills, and a strong analytical mindset. Candidates with Big 4 experience are preferred.

Benefits

Future-focused skills development

Flexible work environment

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in strategic or corporate communications in a leadership role.
• Exceptional command of English; knowledge of Arabic is a bonus.
• Experience in creating compelling communication strategies.

Responsibilities

• Formulate impactful communication strategies.
• Craft messaging that conveys brand story to stakeholders.
• Monitor and optimize communication performance metrics.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decision making

Analytical mindset

Storytelling

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mass communication

Tools

MS Office, especially PowerPoint

Digital communication tools

Job description

The opportunity

This role requires you to have a creative as well as analytical mindset with the ability to strategize, plan and execute large scale, multi-location branding and communication campaigns both internally within EY as well as outside with our clients.

This role sits under BMC and requires you to work directly with MENA Assurance leadership as well as other regional and functional leads within Assurance under the guidance of the regional BMC Leader while collaborating widely with colleagues from BMC and other functions across the region. This role is open for Riyadh, UAE and Doha.

The role is responsible for managing the overall Assurance internal and external communication strategy, including supporting the development and execution of plans through proper channels in compliance with our global and regional branding guidelines and local laws while tailoring them to Assurance strategic priorities. These include our intranet and other digital channels, email communications, newsletters and webcasts, social media posts, collaterals and presentations as well as coordinating events both internal and external.

Your key responsibilities

• To formulate impactful and compelling communications strategies
• Craft messaging and narratives that effectively convey our brand story, values, initiatives and priorities to internal audiences which may at times include external stakeholders
• Act as a trusted communications advisor to the MENA Assurance leadership
• Build strong collaborative relationships with various internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee the creation of compelling and engaging content for various channels
• Monitor and analyze communication performance metrics and analyze the impact of strategies and campaigns. Use data-driven insights to optimize communication efforts continuously.

Skills and attributes for success

• Have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in mass communication or aligned subjects
• Possess exceptional command of English language. Knowledge of Arabic would be a distinct advantage.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communications skills, especially business communications
• Demonstrate experience and skills in MS Office suite especially PowerPoint
• Be a self-driven individual, who can work flexible while meeting tight deadlines
• Prior Big 4 experience will be a huge advantage

To qualify for the role, you must have :

• Proven experience in strategic communication, or corporate communications, with at least 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for storytelling and crafting persuasive messages.
• Proficiency in digital communication tools and platforms.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to inspire and manage a team effectively.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Proven ability to influence and build collaborative relationships with senior-level stakeholders.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn .

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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