Senior Specialist - Communications (Executive Communications and Media Relations)

Job Description

Job Purpose:

The Senior Communications Specialist will manage all executive communications and media relations to promote a positive public image of our organization and leadership members.

In this role, you will work closely with the company's leadership and other executives, and assist them in developing high-level speeches, op-eds, and social media profiling. You will deliver support on the execution of the media plan to bolster the company's visibility and reputation in UAE and key target markets.

Job Responsibilities

• Build a strong working relationship with the leadership team to influence them on strategic messaging and garner support for various communications projects and initiatives.
• Draft and communicate POV's for senior levels
• Create social media and communications strategies to support the LT's digital presence and set a tactical plan to deliver on objectives.
• Assist senior management in researching relevant topics and putting together key talking points (in collaboration with the research team)
• Advise leadership on opportune communication topics, forums, and audiences to effectively convey the organization's message

• Manage media inquiries and arrange interviews, statements, etc. in collaboration with the line manager
• Assist in putting together content for advertorials
• Working with the PR and Media agency on media opportunities to enhance executive visibility in the paid, earned and owned media.
• Assist leadership team with media interviews

• Write, edit, manage and schedule content for the executives, blog, vlog, social media accounts, media engagements, and speaking opportunities.
• Work with the line manager to ensure accuracy, consistency and integration of all LT communications with key messaging, strategic objectives and priorities.
• Attend key events attended by the CEO and other executives and generate content including live coverage, photography and videos, to engage external audiences in a meaningful and impactful way.
• Create slide decks for the executives presentations.

• Any other responsibilities as required by the Line Manager
• Working in close collaboration with the digital media team, the content manager and the events team.

Job Specifications

• Experience and knowledge in copywriting, proofreading and editing
• Excellent portfolio with a proven track record of successful executive communications examples
• Relevant experience in the cybersecurity field, or technology sector is a must
• B2B or B2G work environment experience
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Outstanding organizational and time-management skills
• Exceptional attention to detail

• 8+ years

• Master's degree in communications, journalism, or equivalent