Confidential
Job Overview
An organization in Dubai is seeking a Senior PR & Communications Manager to lead communication and media relations for a portfolio of exhibitions and events. The position combines strategic planning with press activity, agency coordination, stakeholder management and campaign evaluation. The successful candidate will be confident working with journalists, media partners, senior leaders and internal teams.
The position is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and calls for a practical, dependable approach to the work. The person appointed will be expected to organize priorities, communicate clearly with the people involved and complete assigned activities to a consistent standard. Accuracy, follow-through and professional conduct are important across the day-to-day responsibilities of this role.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver strategic public relations and communications plans that build visibility and engagement.
- Manage media relationships and journalist interactions to identify opportunities for quality coverage.
- Build and maintain contacts with media outlets, industry representatives and key stakeholders.
- Prepare press releases, media briefings, interview material and editorial content.
- Coordinate PR agencies and monitor the delivery of communication campaigns.
- Support exhibitions, events and corporate initiatives through targeted media and PR activity.
- Review media coverage and assess campaign impact.
- Work with internal teams to maintain consistent messaging across communication channels.
Requirements
- Have 6 to 8 years of experience in public relations, corporate communications or media relations.
- Demonstrate excellent written and spoken English.
- Have experience developing and implementing PR and communication strategies.
- Bring a strong media relations background, including journalist engagement and securing coverage.
- Have managed PR agencies and worked with senior stakeholders.
- Be able to coordinate across teams and prepare media materials.
- Experience with exhibitions, B2B events or corporate communications is an advantage.
Experience: 6 to 8 years of relevant Public Relations, Corporate Communications or Media Relations experience. Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism or a related field (estimated).
Skills and Competencies
- Public relations strategy and campaign management
- Media relations and journalist engagement
- Corporate communications and editorial writing
- Press releases, interviews and briefings
- Event communications and stakeholder management
Employment Details
Employer: Confidential. Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Employment type: Contract. Contract term: 6-month contract, extendable.. Salary: Up to AED 30,000 per month. Salary figures described as estimated are indicative and may be confirmed during the recruitment process.
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