Executive Communications Strategist | Global Media & Crisis

Istabraq Ltd.; Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comm/PR professional development

Job summary

Istabraq Ltd. is seeking a Senior Consultant to serve as a senior strategic adviser embedded with the client’s corporate media and communications team. The role guides communications strategy and provides independent counsel to the Chair, Board members, the CEO and senior management.

It also leads executive and international media initiatives. This is a senior advisory and leadership appointment rather than a writing or administrative role.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive strategic communications experience with senior-level responsibility.
• Experience advising and influencing C-suite executives and Boards.
• Strong international media experience across business, financial and energy outlets.

Responsibilities

• Advise C-suite and Board on executive positioning and media opportunities.
• Lead strategic narratives for executive engagement and major events.
• Oversee speeches, briefing materials and spokesperson coaching.
• Develop and adjust the annual Media and Executive Communications Strategy.
• Manage international media relations across global markets.
• Provide decision-ready counsel on emerging issues and reputational risk.
• Offer crisis communications guidance with Istabraq's crisis team.
• Coordinate Istabraq resources to meet timelines and KPIs.

Skills

Strategic communications

Executive advisory

Media relations

C-suite counsel

Crisis communications

Public relations

Education

Bachelor's degree (relevant subject)

Job description

Istabraq Ltd. is seeking a Senior Consultant to serve as a senior strategic adviser embedded with the client’s corporate media and communications team. The role guides communications strategy and provides independent counsel to the Chair, Board members, the CEO and senior management.

It also leads executive and international media initiatives. This is a senior advisory and leadership appointment rather than a writing or administrative role.