TASC
Communications Manager
- Contract
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
Job expiry date: 09/12/2026
Job overview
Date posted
25/10/2026
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Seniority
Manager
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
09/12/2026
Job description
Protecting and building reputation across the UAE is the core job of this Communications Manager, hired on a contract basis. External communications and PR strategy are yours to develop, aligned with business objectives and delivered across traditional and digital channels. Journalists are a regular point of contact, with press releases drafted, distributed and followed up. Content runs across corporate publications, social media, the website and external briefs. Events and press conferences need careful planning, and crisis communication protocols have to be ready before they are needed. PR agencies execute media buying and digital marketing campaigns under your direction. Media coverage and communications metrics feed regular reports, and every message has to respect UAE media regulations and cultural standards. Candidates bring 7 to 9 years in communications, PR and media relations, with hands-on agency management and crisis communication experience. Arabic, a network of UAE journalists and influencers, and SEO/SEM knowledge are preferred.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Develop and implement integrated communications and PR strategies aligned with business objectives
- Manage media relations, drafting and distributing press releases
- Build strong relationships with journalists
- Oversee content writing for corporate publications, social media, the website and external briefs
- Plan and execute high-impact events and press conferences
- Lead crisis communication planning and response protocols to protect corporate reputation
- Collaborate with PR agencies on media buying and digital marketing campaigns
- Design and manage the social media strategy to grow engagement and brand presence
- Monitor media coverage and communications metrics
- Report findings and recommendations to leadership
- Serve as the key liaison for internal and external stakeholders, keeping messaging consistent
- Ensure compliance with UAE media regulations and cultural standards
Experience & skills
- Hold a Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or a related field
- Bring 7 to 9 years of professional experience in communications, PR and media relations
- Demonstrate a track record managing PR agencies and media buying
- Write and edit strong content for diverse channels
- Show experience implementing digital marketing strategy
- Handle stakeholder management and executive communications with confidence
- Offer hands-on experience in crisis communication and reputation management
- Understand UAE media, regulations and cultural nuances in depth
- Communicate excellently in written and spoken English
- Possess a Master's degree or professional certification in Communications or PR (preferred)
- Speak Arabic for media engagement (preferred)
- Lead regional or international communications teams (preferred)
- Use social media management and analytics platforms (preferred)
- Have event management and sponsorship activation experience (preferred)
- Know SEO, SEM and advanced digital marketing tools (preferred)
- Draw on a professional network of UAE journalists and influencers (preferred)