JOB PURPOSE: The Communications Specialist, P&O Maritime Logistics, will drive all communications & marketing activities for one of DP World’s companies under its Marine Services pillar – P&O Maritime Logistics. The Communications Specialist will drive the execution of a strategic and tactical communications plan that will integrate P&OML’s key messages, vision, mission, values and brand as it relates to the Marine Services pillar’s business strategy, audiences and objectives. The role will be responsible for:
Delivering a communications Strategy
Managing multidisciplinary agencies to maximise audience impact of communications
Reporting on success and measuring agreed KPIs
Identifying and developing external and internal content, working closely with the executive team of P&OML and SMEs within the company (this includes technical and operations’ teams, Business Unit heads, country managers and the commercial team)
Working closely with Group communications to ensure alignment of all activity and optimal channel use
Ensuring all content and collateral is aligned with DP World’s communications and product brand guidelines
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Manage external agency teams
Manage the company’s messaging, and narrative as well as the brand
Develop deep sector knowledge and audience insight
Develop and execute campaigns and lead generation thought leadership papers
Drive the creation of high-quality, accurate, content (externally and internally)
Oversee social media planning and execution, responsible for community/engagement management
Work cross-functionally with Media Relations, and other key functions to lead the development of messaging for all key stakeholders
Oversee communications for industry event participation and ensure its cohesion with the global events plan – that is agreed with the partnerships and business communications team
Responsible over all design and brand projects
Perform other related duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Bachelor's Degree required.
6 -8 years communications and / or marketing experience.
Solid experience in developing and leading strategic integrated communication programmes, meeting expectations and deadlines within budgetary guidelines.
A confident communicator and presenter
Strong writing, editing, proofreading, layout and design, professional printing/publishing skills are essential, including ability to present concepts verbally
Excellent organizational and planning skills
A wide degree of creativity and latitude
Solid understanding of paid media best practice and opportunities
Self motivated with a positive and professional approach to management
Experience in crisis communication management is a plus
Excellent written and verbal English language skills. Regional communications experience a plus. Additional languages a plus
Self-starter who thrives under pressure, can prioritise multiple projects, take the initiative and is driven to achieve results in a dynamic environment
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