General Manager of Corporate Communications

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

Job summary

A key government ministry in Saudi Arabia is seeking a seasoned communication leader as the General Director of Corporate Communication. The selected candidate will develop and execute corporate communication strategies, manage media relations, and ensure brand consistency, playing a vital role in enhancing the ministry's public image. A minimum of 13 years of experience and proven leadership in corporate communication is essential for this impactful role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 13 years of experience in corporate communication.
• At least 5 years in executive leadership roles.
• Professional certification in media or social communication preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive corporate communication strategy.
• Manage media relations and crisis communication.
• Ensure brand consistency across all platforms.

Skills

Strategic planning

Media relations

Crisis management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Innovation

Effective communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Media, Communications, or a related field

Job description

Overview

A key government ministry in Saudi Arabia is seeking a seasoned communication leader to head its General Department of Corporate Communication. This strategic role will oversee all internal and external communication efforts, ensuring alignment with ministerial directives and enhancing the ministry’s public image.

Responsibilities

The General Director will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive corporate communication strategy, managing media relations and crisis communication, and ensuring brand consistency across all platforms. The role involves close collaboration with internal departments, external stakeholders, and media organizations to drive impactful communication initiatives.

Key responsibilities include leading the development of communication policies and procedures, supervising content creation across digital and traditional media, monitoring departmental performance, and fostering innovation and excellence within the communication team. The role also includes managing stakeholder engagement, overseeing visual identity compliance, and ensuring effective internal communication systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 13 years of experience in corporate communication, including at least 5 years in executive leadership roles.
• Proven expertise in strategic planning, media relations, crisis management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Media, Communications, or a related field is required, with professional certification in media or social communication preferred.

Ideal candidate

Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong leadership, strategic thinking, innovation, and effective communication skills. Technical competencies should include media campaign management, performance analysis, digital and traditional media handling, and protocol adherence.

Performance measures

Performance will be measured by achievement of strategic communication KPIs, stakeholder satisfaction, media response time during crises, and compliance with visual identity standards.

Agency

The SR Group (Dubai) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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