Head of Communications - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - manpower middle east

Description

TeamLeadership:

• Manage ateam of communication professionals, providing mentorship,guidance, and performance evaluations.

•Foster a collaborative and creative work environment thatencourages innovation andexcellence.

StrategicPlanning:

• Develop andimplement comprehensive communication strategies aligned with theagency's business objectives, with a focus onclient-specific goals.

• Identify keymessaging and positioning for the agency's services andofferings in consultation withclients.

Client RelationshipManagement:

• Act as theprimary point of contact for key clients, understanding theircommunication needs and providing strategicguidance.

• Ensure client satisfactionby delivering exceptional service, addressing concerns, andproactively identifying opportunities forgrowth.

MediaRelations:

• Cultivateand maintain strong relationships with media contacts, influencers,and industry thought leaders, aligning outreach efforts with clientobjectives.

• Lead media outreachefforts and secure high-impact placements in relevantoutlets.

ContentDevelopment:

• Overseethe creation of compelling and engaging content across variouschannels, including press releases, articles, blog posts, andsocial media content, ensuring alignment with clientmessaging.

CrisisCommunication:

• Developand implement crisis communication plans, including responseprotocols and messaging strategies, while keeping clients informedand involved in the process.

ClientCommunication:

• Workclosely with account management teams to ensure effectivecommunication with clients, including regular updates,presentations, and reporting on campaignperformance.

• Provide strategicrecommendations to clients based on industry trends and dataanalysis.

Measurement andReporting:

• Establishkey performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness ofcommunication efforts for both the agency andclients.

• Provide regular reports andanalysis to the Executive Leadership Team and clients,demonstrating the impact of communicationstrategies.

BudgetManagement:

• Collaboratewith account teams and clients to allocate resources effectively,ensuring maximum impact within budgetconstraints.

Experience:

•Bachelor's degree or higher in marketing and communications(preferred).

• Years ofexperience working for a large agency (regionalpreferred).

• Experience managing anddeveloping teams across assets ordepartments.

• Experience managingsenior spokespeople.

• Fluent inEnglish, including advanced writing and editorial skills required.Arabic is a plus.

• Senior, editor-levelmedia relations.

• Experience withcommunications for publicly listedcompanies