Communications Manager

Job description / Role

Our client is currently looking for a Communications Manager who will develop a coherent and aligned overall communications and PR strategy for the firm.

Job Responsibilities:
• Develop a coherent and aligned overall communications and PR strategy
• Devise and lead efforts that create real impact in communicating our key messages and influencing business behavior.
• Develop and execute an action plan for PR and manage the budget accordingly.
• Manage the overall relationship with the PR firm.
• With the help of the PR firm, write articles, editorials, thought leadership pieces, business leader interviews and speeches on the firm’s Initiative’s topics of interest.
• Develop and execute a social media action plan and content calendar to link with influencers, reach a wide targeted audience and maximise interest and awareness of PI developed content, published reports and related infographics.
• Act as a spokesperson for the firm, particularly with the Arabic media – in TC and radio interviews, short web videos and in printed press interview.
• Communicate regularly to the firm’s constituents through newsletters, progress reports and an annual report.
• Generate a wide variety of new online and offline content related to programme topic areas, through interviews, guest articles, expert views and profiles.
• Consistently manage the website to maximise Partner engagement, Partner resources, positioning, content dissemination and traffic.
• Optimise the firm’s blog
• Maintain a freely accessible, regionally focused interactive, searchable, bilingual online resource center full of case studies, publications, initiatives, tool kits, guidelines, news and articles.
• Help lead the facilitation of events to achieve the desired outcome.

Requirements

Requirements:
• A University degree
• Perfect ability to write content in clear, structure and compelling English
• Ability to approve written content in Arabic
• At least 6 years’ experience in a communications role within the GCC
• An awareness of the topics of corporate governance, transparency and responsible business practices in the Middle East
• Active experience of and a passion for social media
• Good communication, networking, public speaking and presentation skills in English and Arabic
• The creativity to optimize the use of a variety of communication tools and media channels
• A flexible, supportive and positive team player
• Can complete simultaneous tasks in a high-pressured environment – to deadline and budget

About the Company

Black Pearl is a human resources and recruitment agency that provides a holistic business and talent solution in a progressive, dynamic, and efficient way.

We pride ourselves as a unique black pearl and strive to delight our clients with a personalized partnership that helps them propel towards success.

Whether you need to find top talent, your next great job opportunity, or a consulting solution for managing your business, engaging employees, evolving your work culture, planning your people strategy, or resourcing challenges, we can help.