COMPANY OVERVIEW

NEOM is an accelerator of human progress and a vision of what a new future might look like. A region in northwest Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea, NEOM is being built from the ground up to include hyperconnected, cognitive cities, ports, next-generation infrastructure and industries, enterprise zones, research centers, sports and entertainment venues and tourist destinations.

As a destination, it will be a home for people who dream big and want to be part of building a new model for exceptional livability, creating thriving businesses and reinventing environmental conservation.

As a workplace, it is a place for people who share our core values of care, curiosity, diversity, passion, respect, and becoming a catalyst for change.

Are you ready to help NEOM find solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges? Are you prepared to create a lasting legacy that benefits generations to come? Then we want to hear from you!

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are seeking an experienced Communications Manager to support the Regional Infrastructure sector - communications function. You will be responsible for creating and implementing integrated marketing and communications strategies for external and internal audiences. This includes understanding the desired customer experience, developing engaging content for multiple channels, supporting community outreach and engagement, organizing customer/employee events and managing employee communication activities You will have at least 7+ years’ experience in communications for a large, dynamic and decentralized organization, or experience in account management in an agency.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work collaboratively to strategically plan, develop and execute marketing campaigns to market NEOM diverse products and services while reinforcing our brand attributes and differentiators.
• Research, develop, execute, manage, and measure the effectiveness of integrated marketing campaigns and communications to support business strategies for both internal and external audiences (including customers, industry partners, vendors, community stakeholders, industry associations, etc.).
• Responsible for overall development and maintenance of website including page updates, new page development, blogs, case studies and other resources.
• Proficient in social media engagement via Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.
• Create compelling, informative and audience-centric marketing and communications materials including: briefs, corporate profiles, key messages, executive speaking notes, customer presentations,
• brochures, videos, photo library, advertising copy, and digital and print content.
• Oversee hiring and managing of contractors (designers, writers, editors and other creative staff) to assist in the creation of internal and external communications tools.
• Identify and coordinate participation in industry trade shows and events.
• Monitor market trends and research consumer markets and competitors' activities to aid in the  development of marketing campaigns and inspire the development of high-quality creative assets.
• Manage internal communication programming and messaging.
• Offering guidance to Junior Communications Specialists and other team members on communications strategies.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of NEOM’s sector communications objectives and goals by providing innovative communications content.
• Develop, implement and update Communications Division operational plans and oversee their implementation to take part in the realization of the envisioned future of NEOM.
• Collaborate with relevant NEOM staff members, stakeholders and leaders to identify required projects and initiatives that support the achievement of NEOM’s strategic communications vision.
• Ensure cross function and department alignment for all communication activities.
• Plan, edit and write content for a variety of internal and external communications mediums.
• Supervise communication projects to guarantee all content is publication-ready.
• Take lead on monitoring and reporting of assigned sectors and regions.
• Ensure communications messages are consistent across all mediums and for different departments of the organization.
• Monitoring of the NEOM Media inbox.

Culture and Values

• Embrace NEOM’s culture and Values https://www.neom.com/en-us/about.
• Act with honesty and integrity by following best practices, and upholding the robust standards and expectations set out in NEOM’s Code of Conduct.
• Maintain fair, ethical and professional work practices in accordance with NEOM’s Values and Code of Conduct.
• Adhere to NEOM’s Policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with rules. 

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• 7+ years of experience in communications
• Client servicing and stakeholder management experience
• Exceptional project management skills, collaborative team player able to support multiple business priorities and tight deadlines
• Manage multiple tasks, events and activities
• Create and deliver presentations to support planning for communications initiatives
• Develop coordinated schedules and plans for communication initiatives
• Understanding of the local and regional media landscape / journalist contacts.
• Good messaging and editorial skills
• Strong communication skills for expressing ideas to external and internal Stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English (Arabic proficiency is also desirable)
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and Google Docs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations or related field