Communications Manager (80% Internal/20% External)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

https://www.mncjobsgulf.com/company/gems-education

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Job Description

Job Purpose:
Support in the development and implementation of internal and external communications plans to promote the GEMS brand and its schools in line with GEMS Educations business strategy in MENASA.
Key Accountabilities:
Communications Plan and Strategy

Develop, support, and implement corporate internal communications plans and strategies to meet corporate objectives
Develop, support, and implement school communications plans and strategies to meet corporate objectives

Internal Communications

Support GEMS management in the development and implementation of the GEMS Corporate internal communications strategy
Work with HR and other internal departments and teams to actively manage development of various internal communications initiatives and campaigns (websites, events, etc.)
Actively build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders (school and corporate staff) and support them with their internal communications needs

External Communications

Work with marcom colleagues, agencies, and schools to identify and develop GEMS corporate and school news and stories for promotion in the media
Support on creative PR campaigns and other promotional activities
Provide guidance and support to school marcom coordinators on communications-related issues

Publications and Brand Reputation

Support development of publications, brochures, websites, etc. incorporating GEMS brand narrative and facts and figures for internal, local, and global use
Provide support in terms of crisis communications to safeguard the brand reputation of GEMS and its schools

Events management

Support the promotion of various corporate events (including logistical organization and implementation)
Support the promotion of VIP school events (including logistical organization and implementation)

Skills
Expected Qualifications:

A bachelors degree in journalism, communications, or a similar field

Expected Experience:

6+ years of experience in internal communications, as well as PR, events, or related fields2-3 years of experience in implementation of communications and or PR strategies
2-3 years of experience working with local/regional media
3-4 years of experience working with stakeholder relations

Job-Specific Knowledge & Skills:

Fluency in English with strong writing skills (proficiency in the Arabic language is a plus)
Excellent interpersonal skills, good negotiating skills, and analytical skills
Creative, innovative, and forward-thinking approach
Excellent presentation skills
Excellent organizational and project management skills

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