Senior Communications Professional

Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare; Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare in Dhahran seeks a Senior Communications Professional to develop strategies for projects and campaigns, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and strong messaging for internal and external audiences.

You will mentor junior staff, oversee creation of high-quality materials, and drive SEO best practices to improve JHAH’s digital presence and online engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years’ experience in communications, with a background in communications agencies and healthcare clients.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Strong leadership and strategic communication capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop communication strategies for projects and campaigns as directed by the Team Lead.
• Input to crisis communication and reputation management initiatives ensuring alignment with broader organizational goals.
• Support leadership in aligning communication plans with departmental objectives.
• Execute internal and external communication plans including content creation, media relations and public relations activities.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure messaging consistency and SEO adherence.
• Monitor and report on performance of communication initiatives and adjust tactics to improve outcomes.
• Oversee creation of high-quality internal and external communication materials.
• Ensure content follows SEO best practices to support digital presence and engagement.
• Mentor junior communications professionals and guide them in execution of initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic comms

Media relations

External communications

Technical writing certs

Bilingual EN/AR

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Job Title:

Senior Communications Professional

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop communication strategies for specific projects and campaigns as directed by the Team Lead
• Provide input to crisis communication and reputation management initiatives ensuring alignment with broader organizational goals
• Support leadership in aligning communication plans with departmental objectives
• Execute internal and external communication plans including content creation media relations and public relations activities
• Collaborate with team members to ensure consistency in messaging and adherence to SEO best practices
• Monitor and report on the performance of communication initiatives recommending tactical adjustments to improve outcomes
• Oversee the creation ofhighquality internal and external communication materials
• Ensure that all content follows SEO best practices optimizing it for search engine visibility to support JHAHs digital presence and drive online engagement
• Mentor junior communications professionals and guide them in the execution of communication initiatives

Experience Required:

Minimum 6 years’ experience in communications, with a strong background in communications agencies and healthcare clients.

Education Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.

Skills Required:

• Proven leadership and strategic communication skills
• Expertise in media relations and external communications
• Technical writing certificates are required
• Bilingual, with proficiency in reading and writing in both English and Arabic

Languages:

English:Fully Proficient ; Arabic:Fully Proficient

Employment / Job Type:

Full Time

About the Company:

Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare is a joint venture between Saudi Aramco and Johns Hopkins Medicine, serving Aramco employees, their families and retirees in the Eastern Province. Based in Dhahran, it delivers primary, specialty and hospital care alongside preventive medicine, bringing international clinical standards and academic practice to the region.

Company Industry:

Healthcare

Department / Functional Area:

Marketing and Communication

Closing Date:

Not mentioned (apply as soon as possible)