Manager Communications
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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 plans and strategy
- Develop, support, and implement corporate communications plans and strategies to meet corporate objectives
- Develop, support, and implement school communications plans and strategies to meet corporate objectives
- Support GEMS management in the development and implementation of the GEMS Corporate internal communications strategy
- Actively manage development of various internal communications initiatives (websites, events, etc.)
- Actively build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders (school and corporate staff) and support them with their internal communications needs
- Develop and nurture working relationships with media through regular direct interaction and via GEMS PR agency
- Work with coordinators in schools to develop strategies to showcase schools, school events, and students in the media
- Provide guidance and support to coordinators on communications-related issues
- Identify proactive English and Arabic media opportunities for GEMS Corporate, GEMS programmes, GEMS schools, GEMS people, and GEMS students; and secure related English and Arabic media coverage locally as well as regionally
- Support development of publications, brochures, websites, etc. incorporating GEMS brand narrative and facts and figures for local and global use
- Support the promotion of various corporate events (including logistical organisation and implementation)
- Support the promotion of VIP school events (including logistical organisation and implementation)
- Support in Management and development of communication tools to communicate with our Parents in an effective manner
- Manage and develop strategic partnerships (MOE - Emirates Innovative Teacher award, PMO - Government Summit, etc.
Expected Qualifications:
- A bachelors degree in journalism, communications, or a similar field
- 6+ years of experience in communications, PR, journalism, events, or related fields
- 2-3 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
- 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 organisational and project management skills
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1751395
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationDubai, United Arab Emirates
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EducationNot mentioned