Senior Manager - Corporate Communications

Job description / Role

A very successful global Hotel chain are looking for a Senior Manager, Corporate Communications to drive, develop and implement the hotels corporate communications and PR strategy across MEA.

Reporting directly to the Senior Director, Corporate Communications and your responsibilities will be as follows but not limited:
Lead communications strategy, brand building and positioning, project management, public and media relations working closely with Corporate and the Hotel GM's
Clear direction for employee engagement utilizing internal communications strategies as set out by you
Presenting annual reports, press releases, corporate literature, advertising, website content etc
Manage external relationships - journalist, media contacts on and off line, agencies etc
Sponsorship programmes, corporate social responsibility, conferences, exhibitions, corporate events, and advertising where appropriate
Manage various communications tools to maximize brand awareness
Marketing Program: Create, execute and analyze the effectiveness of a strategic marketing plan
Write/ edit press releases ensuring the senior stakeholders and the Companies message is widely received to the correct target market. - You must have excellent writing/copywriting standards, with English your first language

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Communication, Journalism, Media Studies or PR
7-9 years experience in corporate communications, ideally within a matrix organaization
Practical experience in planning and organizing media events
Exceptional verbal communication, writing, and editing skills (English 1st language essential)
Ability to build and maintain successful relationships across multiple teams, business units, and levels within the corporate structure
Persuasive communicator, capable of writing clearly and concisely, and able to present effectively to the senior team.

About the Company

Mackenzie Jones Middle East has decades of recruitment expertise in various industry sectors. Along with a deep understanding of key market sectors and regions, we never forget to treat clients, companies and candidates as individuals who have unique needs.

So we always listen, constantly learn, occasionally challenge and frequently advise. Its all part of a service renowned for its courtesy, consideration and dedication. Based in Dubai since 2006, our office covers the GCC and Levant countries and with the right regional expertise, we are the leading specialists.

Were growing rapidly because people appreciate our honesty, commitment and results.