SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS PROFESSIONAL.

Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare; Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare in Saudi Arabia seeks a Senior Communications Professional to lead the development and execution of internal and external communication strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

The role oversees strategic and operational communications, content creation, media relations, SEO best practices, and mentorship of junior staff, with bilingual English/Arabic proficiency.

Qualifications

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

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 of high-quality 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

Skills

Staff Communication

Change Management

Technical Writing

Education

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

Job description

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The Senior Communications Professional is responsible for both the development and execution of internal and external communication strategies. This role leads the creation of strategic communication plans and oversees their implementation to ensure alignment with organizational goals.

Strategic Roles & Responsibilities %

40

Strategic Roles & 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

Operational Roles & Responsibilities %

60

Operational Roles & Responsibilities

• 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

Education

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

Certifications

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.

Years of Experience

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

Languages

English:Fully Proficient ; Arabic:Fully Proficient

• Staff Communication
• Change Management
• Technical Writing

Core Competencies

• Integrity
• Accountability
• Cybersecurity
• Person-Centered Care

Acknowledgement

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.