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MCG Talent are seeking a PR/Communications professional to join one of our clients who is an international communications advisory firm.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies that align with the company's goals and objectives.
• Create and manage internal and external communication materials, including press releases, speeches, articles, presentations, and website content.
• Craft key messages and narratives that effectively communicate the company's vision, mission, and values to various stakeholders.
• Oversee and maintain the company's corporate identity, ensuring consistency in branding and messaging across all channels and materials.
• Build and nurture relationships with media outlets, journalists, industry influencers, and other external stakeholders to enhance the company's media presence.
• Proactively identify and pursue opportunities for positive media coverage and thought leadership initiatives.
• Serve as the company's spokesperson when required, handling media inquiries and interviews, and preparing executives for public appearances.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams, including marketing, HR, and executive leadership, to align messaging and ensure consistent communication across departments.
• Manage crisis communications by developing and implementing strategies to address potential issues and mitigate reputational risks.
• Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and media coverage to identify opportunities and recommend appropriate communication strategies.
• Measure and analyze the effectiveness of communication initiatives, using relevant metrics to inform future strategies and optimize communication efforts.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging communication tools, technologies, and best practices, recommending innovative approaches to enhance communication effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field. A master's degree is a plus.
• Proven experience working in corporate communications, public relations, or a similar role.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear, concise, and engaging messages for various audiences.
• Strong storytelling and content development skills, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and executing strategic communication plans.
• Experience in media relations, including building relationships with journalists and successfully securing positive media coverage.
• Ability to handle crisis situations and communicate effectively under pressure.
• Familiarity with digital communication tools, social media platforms, and content management systems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Proactive mindset, with a demonstrated ability to think strategically and propose innovative communication approaches.
• Experience in the corporate or professional services industry is preferred.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Public Relations

Industries

• Public Relations and Communications Services

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Overview

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

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Job Summary

Communications Manager is the affiliate point of contact accountable for strategic internal and external communications for the Saudi Affiliate.

Key Objectives/Deliverables

• Serve as strategic single point-of-contact in Saudi Arabia for strategic internal and external communications plans to achieve business objectives.
• Lead Corporate external communications and PR strategy to drive awareness and reputation in line with corporate and affiliate objectives
• Lead Environment Shaping and disease awareness communications, in support of future launches, partnering with the broader PRA, Corporate Affairs, Marketing, and Medical teams
• Leverage partnerships with Patient Advocacy Groups, Professional Relations groups, external Disease PR / External Disease Digital Campaigns, and Public-Private Partnerships.
• Support affiliate on product launch readiness/ product branded PR and integrate into business planning exercise and Launch Readiness reviews.
• Manage key stakeholder engagements with media, government, and industry bodies
• Build affiliate capabilities for corporate communications and guide leadership public speaking and media engagement
• Consult on META affiliates social media strategy and content development while managing Saudi social media presence
• Help regional Comms Manager in managing agencies to achieve set of internal and external communications objectives
• Implement established media and compliance guidelines for all PR activities as well as identify new risk areas and potential solutions.
• Support the Saudi GM and Saudi lead Team in evolving leadership communications through managing, planning, and delivering key tactics
• Develop and implement an internal communications strategy that highlights Lilly’s culture, DEI efforts, and organizational priorities
• Partner with HR and relevant functions to build and implement internal communications strategies and initiatives to build employee engagement
• Build network and collaboration with affiliate communicators and share best practices and lessons learned
• Act as affiliate coordinator for social impact initiatives to guide affiliate through execution and planning
• Understand external and internal communications trends to continuously improve communication strategies

Basic Requirements

• 5 to 10 years’ experience of working in the communications, corporate affairs and/or media environment or a in a healthcare environment in other functions
• Very good written and verbal English communications skills, Arabic is a strong plus
• Demonstrated experience in comms or marketing or political campaigns
• Experience working in a global organization or within a matrixed structure
• A real team player with the ability to interact and collaborate well with people from all business teams and oversee projects from start to finish
• Ability to manage issues and crises and stay calm under pressure
• Ability to manage, motivate and coach a team of professionals without a direct reporting relationship
• Effective project management skills, including the ability to prioritize and make appropriate trade off decisions
• Good analytical skills
• Digital communications and social media skills
• Understanding of the Saudi marketplace or Middle East is a plus

Additional Preferences

Proficiency with IT tools (i.e. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop) and/or social media

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form. This is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.

Lilly does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. #WeAreLilly

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MCG Talent is seeking a Communications Associate/Manager to join a leading global strategic communications and public affairs consultancy. This role is suitable for someone with approximately 4-10 years of experience. You will be part of the communications team, advising companies on public relations, public affairs, strategic positioning, and CEO positioning.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing communication strategies and plans in collaboration with project teams for international clients
• Managing communication activities for the strategic positioning of companies and management boards
• Advising clients on internal and external communication measures and media relations
• Monitoring Middle Eastern and European political debates and providing tailored advice to blue-chip clients and colleagues from international offices
• Supporting the team in client acquisition and the development of existing mandates
• Helping grow the business and office in Dubai
• Cultivating strong collaborative relationships and inspiring local and global stakeholders to drive high-quality output
• Pioneering fresh ideas and innovative communications formats

Requirements

• A master’s degree or equivalent is preferable, in a subject related to communications, media relations, journalism, finance/economics, or political science (e.g., IEP, leading business school, leading communication school)
• Initial professional experience in journalism, communications, public institutions, consulting, and/or the financial sector
• Experience within an agency or consultancy space is desirable
• Excellent communication skills in English, both spoken and written
• High level of textual competence and strong communication skills
• Strong organizational skills, high personal commitment, and professional presence
• Excellent people and stakeholder management skills and a natural networker
• Must be a Saudi national

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Public Relations

Industries

• Public Relations and Communications Services
• Government Administration

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**JOB DESCRIPTION**:
To manage the development and execution of KAPSARC’s internal and external communication plan. The Communications Manager will be responsible for managing all related activities and events, ensuring the biggest positive impact on the Center’s image including deployment of multiple communications techniques throughout different channels and conducting required internal and external events, with participation of KAPSARC at any external event in order to create, foster, and maintain a consistent brand image and identity for KAPSARC that promotes internal loyalty while also positioning it externally as a leading advisory think tank in energy economics and sustainability.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, or any other related field, with 12-17 years of relevant experience OR
- Master’s degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, or any other related field, with 10-15 years of relevant experience
- Must have a thorough understanding of internal and external communication tactics and channels, event management, media, and public relations
- Proven track record of managing communications in research and development or consulting firm is highly preferable

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**Corporate Communications**
- Contribute to the development of communication strategy, plan, policies, and guidelines, and establish a framework for all internal and external communications, so that the message that is sent to internal and external stakeholders is consistent and builds trust.
- Supervise the implementation of KAPSARC’s crisis communication approaches and policies and collaborate with media and public relations teams to plan the activities related to tackling crisis situations and mitigating the crisis implications, in order to preserve KAPSARC’s image in the energy market.
- Review all communication content used for internal and external communications to ensure the delivery of reliable, accurate, and influential messages to the desired target audience.
- Review studies performed to analyze trends and metrics related to perceptions and reactions to KAPSARC’s communication activities, channels, messages, etc., in order to continuously identify opportunities to improve KAPSARC’s communications.
- Manage and sustain relationships with vendors to ensure consistent and best-in-class delivery of communication services.
- Build Positive Awareness for the Public: engage with the public to enhance awareness about the Center, its mandate and activities as a professional institute through multiple initiatives and CSR programs.

**Internal Communications**
- Increase effective Internal Communications through continuing open transparent communication, encouraging collaboration and knowledge-sharing across all KAPSARCians, to enhance internal engagement and raise internal belonging and pride.
- Increase the level of employee interaction and engagement by developing and managing the implementation of internal communication initiatives and enabling a bottom-up approach and cross-functional activities.
- Support embedding the KAPSARC way (values and competencies) and desired culture within all KAPSARC aspects.

**Events Management**
- Manage events which facilitate other departments’ operations and help achieve KAPSARC’s strategic objectives. Events include local and international conferences, thematic events, workshops, and visits.
- Manage the participation of KAPSARC at any external exhibitions or fairs related to the energy market, including developing the participation strategy, content development, booth design, on ground logístical requirements, messaging, and representatives, in order to enable KAPSARC’s presence in global, regional, and local exhibitions or fairs.
- Develop an exciting theme or campaign through leveraging traditional media, social media channels, and other internal and external communication channels, so that the target audience are excited enough to attend the event.
- Support the implementation of KAPSARC’s events plan and provide guidance and corrective actions as needed, in order to deliver best-in-class events in line with KAPSARC standards and guidelines and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Manage conducting KAPSARC thematic events as planned: (KAPSARC Annual Conference, Local and International Energy Workshops, Business Events, and Internal Events).

**Branding Management**
- Develop, implement and execute strategic marketing plans in order to increase brand awareness while aligning the creative direction with KAPSARC’s strategic goals.
- Promote and maintain brand strategy, including the setting of style guides, brand guidelines, brand vision and value proposition.

**Innovation and Continuous Improvement**
- Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes and practices considering global standards, p

Foreground is partnering with a leading cultural and events organization in Saudi Arabia to appoint a Media Relations Specialist who will play a critical role in shaping the public image of the organization through strategic press engagement, editorial leadership, and event-based media coordination.

This role requires a bilingual communicator with deep familiarity with the media landscape in Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC, a sharp sense for storytelling, and the operational agility to manage media relations across high-profile events and campaigns. The ideal candidate is a seasoned media professional who brings both newsroom sensibility and corporate discipline, with a strong network of press contacts and the ability to manage messaging at scale.

Key Responsibilities

Media Strategy & Press Relations

• Develop and implement media outreach strategies aligned with the organizations communication objectives.
• Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with key journalists, editors, and producers across TV, radio, print, and digital channels.
• Coordinate and pitch interviews, feature stories, and media appearances for executives and spokespeople.
• Act as a media liaison for inbound press requests and crisis-related matters.

Editorial Oversight & Messaging

• Draft, edit, and localize compelling bilingual content including press releases, Q&As, media kits, talking points, and statements.
• Ensure message consistency across all public and media-facing materials.
• Prepare comprehensive media briefings for senior leaders and designated spokespeople.

Media Event Management

• Manage the setup and operation of media centers, press lounges, and broadcast zones during major events and public activations.
• Lead on-site media coordination, including press check-ins, branding alignment, and support for filming or interviews.
• Organize and oversee press conferences, media roundtables, and scheduled briefings.

Media Monitoring & Analysis

Monitor daily media coverage, track sentiment, and report on media visibility and tone of voice.

Support proactive reputation management and flag emerging issues or risks.

Compile post-event and campaign media reports with data-driven insights.

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

• Coordinate closely with internal departments to source stories, secure approvals, and align on messaging priorities.
• Liaise with PR agencies, production partners, and content developers to ensure seamless execution of campaigns and media plans.
• Contribute to internal communications efforts where required, especially around media-facing milestones.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelors degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in media relations, journalism, or corporate communications, ideally within Saudi Arabia or the GCC.
• Established network of media contacts across local and regional outlets.
• Exceptional writing and editorial skills in both Arabic and English.
• Demonstrated experience in managing interviews, editorial calendars, and press events in high-pressure environments.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments.
• Previous experience working within PR agencies, newsrooms, or communications departments in event-led organizations is strongly preferred.

Required Skills:

• Organization
• Radio
• Messaging
• Press Releases
• Calendars
• Collaboration
• Journalism
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Analysis
• Oversight
• Print
• Milestones
• Organizational Skills
• Branding
• Event Management
• Approvals
• Arabic
• Attention To Detail
• Conferences
• Public Relations
• Campaigns
• Developers
• Writing
• Strategy
• Materials
• English
• Leadership
• Communication
• Management

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Company description

MSL is a global public relations and integrated communications partner that provides strategic counsel and creative thinking. We champion our clients’ interests through fearless and insightful campaigns that engage multiple perspectives and holistic thinking to build influence and deliver impact. MSL is one network with many parts. We come together as a force of mighty power in our industry, for our clients and in our contributions to the world. We are an agency built through combination and acquisition; our business is dynamic but always linked. We are fearless, insightful, passionate, creative, dynamic and accountable. It’s our ability to build influence and deliver impact that separates us from the crowd — it’s how we deliver the results our clients’ desire. Our holistic approach brings to life the collaborative ‘Power of One’ principle we apply within and outside of the Publicis Groupe. From London to Shanghai, Mumbai to Sao Paulo, Johannesburg to Warsaw, Berlin to Bangkok, New York to Paris, we are MSL.

Overview

As a PR manager, the candidate will be required to work collaboratively with client servicing teams in developing and putting together presentations, think on their feet on client’s business, pitch stories to and manage relationships with media, KOLs, and influencers. The candidate will need to have an analytical bent of mind for reporting and showcasing performance. This candidate will be required to be a confident communicator and presenter, possessing excellent organization and planning skills, being proactive, reliable, responsible, and accurate with attention to details.

Responsibilities

Main Tasks

Technical & Product

In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, the candidate will be required to:

1. Develop presentations, underpinned with a creative mindset.
2. Have a full understanding of the workings of the media and foster relationships with stakeholders including media, KOLs, and influencers.
3. Have tactical understanding of all primary social media platforms.
4. Write content and, where applicable, work with extended teams in briefing and reviewing content development, including but not limited to press releases, thought-leadership, blogs, features, briefing documents, etc.
5. Monitor and report on media, KOL, and influencer coverage and other social and business trends that might have a bearing on the client’s business.
6. Facilitate and organize all stakeholder and client interactions, including but not limited to interviews, press conferences, and media roundtables.

Business Acumen & Operational Efficiency

1. Ensure quality output to exceed client expectations in planning, content, and outreach.
2. Be proactive, reliable, responsible, and accurate with attention to details.
3. Be self-motivated with a positive and professional approach to managing client’s business and interacting with direct reports.
4. Ability to work in a dynamic environment, with little or no supervision.

Innovative & Analytical Mindset

1. Be creative and innovative in approach to client management, media relations, and dealing with KOLs and influencers.
2. Have an analytical bent of mind in reporting performance and client coverage.

People & Leadership

1. Seek others' feedback to develop self-awareness, strengths and address development areas.
2. Proactively raise issues to improve effective team working and collaboration.
3. Communicate confidently in a clear, concise, and articulate manner.
4. Collaborate with stakeholders and embrace an inclusive environment.
5. Make valuable contributions to discussions and brainstorming sessions, providing insight and point of view.
6. Build relationships quickly with others and engage personally with peers and clients.
7. Treat others with respect, listening to other perspectives, especially when they differ from one’s own.
8. Tackle problems in a timely manner and develop contingency plans that focus on problem resolution.
9. Drive a culture of trust with peers, clients, and all other stakeholders.

Self

1. Take ownership for actions and deal with consequences in a mature manner.
2. Adjust performance based on experiences and feedback, showcasing agility and flexibility.
3. Display openness to the ideas of others and leverage them when beneficial for the business.
4. Showcase curiosity and an open mindset towards new ways of doing things.
5. Set high impact objectives and go above and beyond to exceed performance.
6. Demonstrate a growth mindset and take ownership of personal development and growth.
7. Constructively challenge the status quo and take risks to challenge internal and external perspectives.
8. Approach situations and individuals with honesty, integrity, and humbleness.
9. Display resilience and maintain drive and a positive outlook when faced with challenges.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience on the agency and/or on the client side, having worked with Corporate / Lifestyle brands.

• The candidate needs to have excellent writing, proofreading, and communication skills in English and Arabic.

• Detail-oriented work style, with good time management and organizational skills.

Additional information

R-2562

P-2874

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Company description

MSL is a global public relations and integrated communications partner that provides strategic counsel and creative thinking. We champion our clients’ interests through fearless and insightful campaigns that engage multiple perspectives and holistic thinking to build influence and deliver impact. MSL is one network with many parts. We come together as a force of mighty power in our industry, for our clients and in our contributions to the world. We are an agency built through combination and acquisition; our business is dynamic but always linked. We are fearless, insightful, passionate, creative, dynamic and accountable. It’s our ability to build influence and deliver impact that separates us from the crowd — it’s how we deliver the results our clients’ desire. Our holistic approach brings to life the collaborative ‘Power of One’ principle we apply within and outside of the Publicis Groupe. From London to Shanghai, Mumbai to Sao Paulo, Johannesburg to Warsaw, Berlin to Bangkok, New York to Paris, we are MSL.

Overview

As a PR manager, the candidate will be required to work collaboratively with client servicing teams in developing and putting together presentations, think on their feet on client’s business, pitch stories to and manage relationships with media, KOLs, and influencers. The candidate will need to have an analytical bent of mind to report and showcase performance. This candidate will be required to be a confident communicator and presenter, possessing excellent organization and planning skills, and being proactive, reliable, responsible, and accurate with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Main Tasks
Technical & Product

In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, the candidate will be required to:

1. Develop presentations, underpinned with a creative mindset.
2. Have a full understanding of workings of the media and foster relationships with stakeholders including media, KOLs, and influencers.
3. Have a tactical understanding of all primary social media platforms.
4. Write content and, where applicable, work with extended teams in briefing and reviewing content development, including but not limited to press releases, thought-leadership, blogs, features, and briefing documents.
5. Monitor and report on media, KOL, and influencer coverage and other social and business trends that might have a bearing on the client’s business.
6. Facilitate and organize all stakeholder and client interactions, including but not limited to interviews, press conferences, and media roundtables.

Business Acumen & Operational Efficiency

1. Ensure quality output to exceed client expectations in planning, content, and outreach.
2. Be proactive, reliable, responsible, and accurate with attention to detail.
3. Be self-motivated with a positive and professional approach to managing client’s business and interacting with direct reports.
4. Have the ability to work in a dynamic environment, with little or no supervision.

Innovative & Analytical Mindset

1. Be creative and innovative in approach to client management, media relations, and dealing with KOLs and influencers.
2. Have an analytical mindset in reporting performance and client coverage.

People & Leadership

• Seek feedback to develop self-awareness, strengths, and address development areas.
• Proactively raise issues to improve effective team working and collaboration.
• Communicate confidently in a clear, concise, and articulate manner.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and embrace an inclusive environment.
• Make valuable contributions to discussions and brainstorming sessions, providing insight and perspective.
• Build relationships quickly with others and engage personally with peers and clients.
• Treat others with respect, listening to other perspectives, especially when they differ from their own.
• Tackle problems in a timely manner and develop contingency plans focusing on problem resolution.
• Drive a culture of trust with peers, clients, and all other stakeholders.

Self

• Take ownership for actions and deal with consequences in a mature manner.
• Adjust performance based on experiences and feedback, showcasing agility and flexibility.
• Display openness to the ideas of others and leverage them when beneficial for the business.
• Show curiosity and an open mindset towards new ways of doing things.
• Set high-impact objectives and go above and beyond to exceed performance.
• Demonstrate a growth mindset and take ownership of personal development and growth.
• Constructively challenge the status quo and take risks to challenge internal and external perspectives.
• Approach situations and individuals with honesty, integrity, and humility.
• Display resilience and maintain drive and a positive outlook when faced with challenges.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience on the agency and/or client side having worked with corporate/lifestyle brands.

• The candidate needs to have excellent writing, proofreading, and communication skills in English and Arabic.

• Detail-oriented work style, with good time management and organizational skills.

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Company Description

We help grow many of the world's most iconic brands at Leo Burnett. We help grow even more of the world's most talented people. You'll find at Leo Burnett an agency built on ideas and dependent upon the people behind them. A culture that doesn't just respect creativity but cherishes it. And a community where the path you choose is your own, the places you can go limitless.

Today, Leo Burnett is one of the most awarded creative networks in the world. We believe creativity has the power to transform human behavior, and we use ours to help our clients' brands discover their "human purpose" and play meaningful, active roles in people's lives.

Overview

• Managing the day-to-day client relationship and communications between the agency and the current clients.
• Support the Associate Business Director / Business Director to develop and produce effective communication strategies for clients, in line with their business objectives and marketing requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (from the agency and/or from the group) across multiple clients/projects in a fast-paced atmosphere to ensure cohesive and efficient campaigns.
• Monitor closely the communication trends and in charge of competitive audit/reports.
• Identifying new business opportunities with current clients while managing allocated resource teams.

Supervise, inspire and guide the executive team members.

Responsibilities

Technical & Product

• Strong understanding of the advertising and media industries and the role of communication strategy within them.
• Maintain a solid understanding of client’s business (industry, market, product) and their competitors and be able to transform key learnings into strategic inputs.
• Develop an excellent daily client relationship and foster consulting opportunities wherever possible.
• In-depth knowledge of agency capabilities, processes, and tools.

Business Acumen & Operational Efficiency

• Manage the day-to-day relationship with our internal & external teams.
• Ensure that all key supporting assets are consistently up-to-date and driving a productive outcome (agendas, contact reports delivered timeously with key deliverables and then drive out those deliverables to the agreed timings).
• Oversee and run team status meetings to align internal and external stakeholders on priorities and goals of each meeting/project.
• Manage expectations, time, and quality standards, and secure agreement of clients and team members with strong attention to details.
• Demonstrate ownership and confident management of multi-projects for multiple clients on multiple markets - as well as internal stakeholders.
• Work together with your full team across Traffic, Strategy, Content Marketing, Creative, Production, Development, etc. to deliver high quality work.
• Good understanding of the production ecosystem, milestones and requirements.
• Seamlessly manage multiple stakeholders across multiple clients/markets under the guidance of your Business Lead / Business Director / Associate Business Director.

Innovative & Analytical Mindset

• Take full ownership of every job that comes through you – and ensure that every job is measured against client requirements, agreed strategy and on-brand.
• Demonstrate logical thinking when describing client issues: quickly identifying problems to be solved during daily operation & projects, and subsequently to come up with smart solutions for them.
• Communicate complex topics in a concise approach with excellence, maturity and intent when writing or speaking.
• Write briefs with full clarity on all requirements and inspire strategy, creative, production, development to do great work.
• Challenge yourself and the team (direct line report and partners – strategy, creative, production) on coming up with innovative ideas that address brand and business objectives.
• Good financial understanding of budgeting and estimating.

People & Leadership

• Seeks others' feedback to develop self-awareness, strengths and address development area.
• Is able to proactively raise issues to improve effective team working and collaboration.
• Is able to communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner.
• Collaborates with stakeholders and embraces an inclusive based environment.
• Is able to make valuable contributions to discussions and brainstorming sessions, providing insight and point of view.
• Able to build relationships quickly with others and engages personally with peers and clients.
• Treats others with respect, listens to other perspectives, especially when they are different from own.
• Able to tackle problems in a timely manner and develop contingency plans that focus on problem resolution.
• Drives a culture of trust with Peers, clients and all other stakeholders.

Self

• Is able to take ownership for actions and deals with consequences in a mature manner.
• Able to adjust performance based on experiences and feedback and showcases agility and flexibility.
• Displays openness to the ideas of others and leverages them when beneficial for the business.
• Showcases curiosity and open mindset towards new ways of doing things.
• Is able to set high impact objectives and goes above and beyond to exceed performance.
• Demonstrates the Growth Mindset and is able to take ownership of personal development and growth.
• Capable of constructively challenging the status-quo and takes risks to challenge internal and external perspectives.
• Approaches situations and individuals with honesty, integrity and humbleness.
• Displays resilience and maintains drives and a positive outlook when faced with challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing advertising, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience, preferably within an experience in communication, digital or media agency, could also come from marketing/client side.

Additional Information

R-2128, P-2417

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Job Summary: Develop long term external communications strategy ( Media Relations and Public Relations ) and chart out annual implementation plan in line with the global communications vision and strategy. Align with corporate business strategy and growth aspirations. Lead implementation of the corporate media campaign. Proactively cultivate relationships with tier 1 external media organizations. Drive positive perceptions of our Brand and Reputation as well as excellent utilization of media channels and relations to enhance and build our reputation and to articulate our Corporate Strategic targets & messaging, growth and achievements. Drive/provide integration of media across all regions both within the media and amongst our regional communications employees and lead media communications for mega projects, M&A growth projects & divestments, major external business and brand-building events including Chief executive Officer/Executive Vice President outreach and alignment with other stakeholders. Drive and co-ordinate proactive and Ad-Hoc Media outreach across all regions to increase quality and planning of media output by our regional teams. Support crisis communications at a global level and across the regions. Alignment and use of Communications agencies to deliver best practices.

Responsibilities

Job Purpose & Responsibilities:

• Ongoing development of our Media relations strategy in line with our global communications strategy and associated tactical outreach planning alongside other Global Communications CoEs, regional alignment, other stakeholders, agencies and day to day input into strategic direction and planning.
• Provide specialist strategic communications counsel and relevant external positioning of the company and of the company's senior executive leadership, including CEO, through presentations face to face and written briefings to leverage opportunities to drive business growth and reputation.
• Monitor, Track, Analyze and report statistics of the use and effectiveness of our media presence and providing actionable insights and recommendations based on the analytics data.
• Drive the alignment between our Regions/Strategic Business Units/Corporates to ensure the cohesive and improved use of Traditional Media external channels across all regions.
• Lead focal point for strategic global company projects requiring specialist media, positioning & messaging related leadership and relevant input into all major company events.
• Collaborate with Corporate and Strategic Business Units business partners and regions, in planning proactive media outreach campaigns.
• Setting of global standards and guidelines whilst driving global governance and quality control.
• Drive use of relevant new channels and improvement in using existing channels whilst ensuring relevant use of messaging to create unified messaging output.
• Maintain and build our most important corporate strategic media relationships (tier 1), whilst exploring new relevant trends and practices.
• Provide specialist relevant communications advice and support for our Crisis Management and management of Reputational Risk.
  
  

Minimum Education/Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, preferably in a Communications/Journalism/Mass Media related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in media-related position, from a leading PR firm or in the communications function of a reputed organization.
  
  

Competencies And Skills

• Fluent Native English language skills - both oral and written.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence higher management.
• Ability to manage cultural differences, changing environments.
• Leadership in driving projects, motivating team & collaboration.
• Strong analytical skills.

Seniority level

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• Industries Staffing and Recruiting

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