Strategic Communications Lead

MCG Talent; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 299,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communications firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Director of Strategic Communications. This senior role involves developing and executing effective communication strategies to enhance reputation and trust while advising senior stakeholders across various sectors. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in corporate, financial, or government communications and the ability to navigate complex environments. If you have strong advisory skills and excellent writing capabilities, this opportunity could be for you.

Qualifications

• Mid to senior Director-level experience in strategic communications.
• Background in corporate, financial, or government communications.
• Strong advisory skills to influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated communications strategies.
• Advise senior leaders on communications matters.
• Manage media relations and crisis communications.

Skills

Strategic communications

Advisory skills

Stakeholder engagement

Media relations

Excellent writing skills

Job description

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We are supporting a leading communications firm in Saudi Arabia on the appointment of a senior communications leader with strong experience across corporate or financial, and/or government communications.<\/p>

This is a high-impact role for a seasoned professional who can operate at senior leadership level, manage complex stakeholder environments, and deliver clear, credible communications in a fast-paced and highly visible setting.<\/p>

Role Overview

As Director – Strategic Communications, you will lead and deliver strategic communications programmes that support reputation, trust, and organisational objectives. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, providing counsel on messaging, positioning, and engagement across a range of audiences.<\/p>

The role requires sound judgement, discretion, and confidence navigating sensitive and high-stakes communications.<\/p>

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated communications strategies aligned to business and public-sector priorities


• Advise senior leaders on corporate, financial, and government communications matters


• Shape narratives around strategy, performance, policy, and transformation initiatives


• Lead executive and leadership communications, including speeches, statements, and messaging


• Manage media relations, issues management, and crisis communications when required


• Oversee stakeholder engagement across government, regulators, investors, and the public


• Ensure message consistency across internal and external communications channels


• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to deliver high-quality outputs

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Mid to senior Director-level experience in strategic communications


• Background in corporate, financial, or government communications (or a combination)


• Experience operating in complex, highly regulated, or high-visibility environments


• Strong advisory skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders


• Excellent writing, messaging, and narrative development capabilities


• Comfortable managing sensitive topics with discretion and authority


• Experience in Saudi Arabia or the wider Middle East is strongly preferred

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

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