Job Description

About the job Communications Manager

Our client has strategic connections with top worldwide businesses, to represent unique watch and jewellery brands, fashion labels, electronics,

This organization operates in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Qatar, five GCC nations.

We are looking for a Communications Manager to join their team in Dubai.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Communications Manager will plan, develop and implement internal and external communication strategies that involve the organization to ensure that unified, consistent, and positive messages define and promote the corporate identity and mission. He/she will work closely with Corporate PR agency, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Planning and Content Creation

• Develop and implement policies and procedures for communicating on behalf of the organization that represents the corporate identity, and promotes and supports the organizations mission
• Create engaging content that is relevant and adapted to the audience while managing communication channels/tools used across the Group
• Identify and capitalize on opportunities to promote and positively represent the organization through internal and external communication
• Build, manage and implement a comprehensive yearly calendar of activities for the Group
• Coordinate and execute external and internal communications (e.g. newsletters, web updates, etc.)
• Draft and present proposals on special communications projects to management
• Seek creative strategies to increase internal and external awareness of key events and changes in the organization including, special events (townhall, managerial seminars etc.) local and global CSR activities, and other topics of interest
• Ability to create, implement, and manage a budget
• Identifies, develops and implements innovative communication initiatives
• Measure effectiveness of communications by tracking benchmarks and reporting on results
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective communication

Media and PR Activities:

• Communicate with Corporate PR agency regularly and oversee the workflow and work assignments of the agency to ensure effective and consistent quality of work
• Manage the implementation and execution of the Corporate PR calendar
• Brief Corporate PR agency on campaigns to ensure it is in line with the Groups positioning
• Coordinate with Corporate PR agency on the social media calendar and review or rewrite content/captions when necessary
• Ensure Corporate PR agency is managing media inquiries, arranging interviews, developing statements, and other relevant content when required

Stakeholder Relationships:

• Build long-term relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Liaise with different internal communication contributors (businesses, brands, countries, etc.) in order to communicate relevant news to the Group.
• Work with external partners (suppliers, agencies, etc.) to manage events and content creation online and offline
• Manage the relationship with our Corporate PR agency

Reports:

• Provide all relevant communication reports (e.g. website, newsletters, social media, offline and online publications, etc.) on a weekly/monthly/quarterly basis
• Prepare post-implementation report for each internal corporate activity/event

SUPERVISION REQUIRED/GIVEN:

Receives general supervision from the board

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal, communication, organization and follow-through skills
• Highly energetic personality, loves to build relationships and work with numerous stakeholders
• Adjust priorities and manage time wisely in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to think creatively
• Excellent presentation skills with advanced knowledge in PowerPoint
• Arabic speaking is a must

Education and Experience Training & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications or PR or a similar field is required
• Have at least 3-4 years of experience in managing communications, content development, marketing or event management would be preferable
• Experience managing multiple campaigns and stakeholders
• Experience in executing online and offline communication initiatives