Director | Technology, Media And Telecom | Strategic Communications

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Director | Technology, Media and Telecom | Strategic Communications
The Strategic Communications practice of FTI Consulting is one of the world's most highly regarded communications consultancies. We offer a broad base of disciplines across a variety of specialist sectors including financial services, retail and consumer, digital, natural resources, energy, public affairs, real estate, professional services, technology media telecoms (TMT) and life sciences.

Key responsibilities
Serve as point-person on multiple client accounts
Project management on client accounts, responsible for managing the day-to-day, whilst maintaining focus on long term plan/annual strategy
Drafting of external facing content for media (PRs, media notes, factsheets, op-eds, by-lines, written interviews) and internal materials for clients (Q&As, briefings documents, backgrounders, FAQs)
Sell-in of client news to key regional and (as required) international media
Devising, drafting and placing of thought leadership articles in key regional and (as required) international media
Devising and implementing communications strategies for clients - spanning content development, media relations programmes, executive thought leadership programmes, reactive commentaries and media interviews
Targeting of key events and (as required) events support across drafting of marketing materials and media engagement plan
Drafting of social media content
Support on business development - identifying key prospects and support business development strategy
Lead on the drafting of responses to new business RFPs/RFIs and new business proposals
Minimum 6 years' experience in communications industry with direct experience managing multi-market global accounts
Proven experience of leading client accounts and serving as the main point of contact
Comes with a strong network of regional and international media relationships
Solid base knowledge of the technology sector and genuine interest in technology
Sound analytical skills - able to understand and interpret data
Strategic thinker - able to look beyond the "now" and think to future opportunities to build client activities
Experience working with technology businesses
Willing to take on work in areas you might not be familiar with - not phased by new concepts/areas and eager to develop
Highly proficient written skills and very strong at content development
You will be:
Relentlessly proactive - constantly thinking of how to build and scale efforts for client accounts
Desire to build knowledge of the technology and fintech industry
Plugged in to key technology and fintech trends, as well as a sound knowledge of key players in the regional tech/fintech ecosystem
Intellectually curious and a smart thinker
Pragmatic and output focused
Strong multi-tasker
Eager to build a career focused within the tech sector
Bonus though not a pre-requisite
Well networked within the regional (and, even better, global) tech industry - comes with a network of industry contacts
Deep knowledge of the tech sector
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Our Benefits All

Apart from the well-structured career path and excellent team environment, our employees enjoy a variety of perks and benefits. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
Competitive salary and bonus plans
Generous paid holidays and paid time off
Corporate matching for charitable donations
Free snacks and drinks
About FTI Consulting

What makes us unique? With more than 6,250 employees located in offices in every corner of the globe, we are the firm our clients call when their most important issues are at stake. Regardless of what level you are, you will have the opportunity to work alongside and learn from top experts in your field on high-profile engagements that impact history. Our culture is collaborative, and we value diversity, recognition, development and making a difference in our communities.

FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and has been recognized as a Best Firm to Work For by Consulting magazine and one of America's Best Management Consulting Firms by Forbes. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Twitter ( @FTIConsulting ), Facebook and LinkedIn .

FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1458503
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
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