MCG Talent are seeking for Senior Communications Director to join one of our clients who are a leading global strategic communications and public affairs consultancy.
This role is for someone with approximately 10-15 Years experience.
You will be part of the communications team and will be there to advise companies on public relations, public affairs, strategic positioning, and CEO positioning.
Key Requirements: Corporate Communications
Job Description
- Developing and implementing communication strategies and plans in collaborations with the 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
- Follow, monitor, and understand Middle Eastern and European key political debates and provide tailored advises to our blue-chip clients and our colleagues from international offices
- Support the team in client acquisition and the further development of existing mandates
- Helping further grow the business and office in Dubai
- Cultivating strong collaborative relationships and inspire 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 , preferably 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 communications skills spoken and written in English
- High level of textual competence and strong communication skills
- Organisational competency, high level of personal commitment and strong professional presence
- Excellent people and stakeholder management skills and natural networker
- Must be a Saudi-national