Deriv
Corporate Communications Executive
- Permanent
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 2 - 5 yrs
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Job expiry date: 24/06/2025
Job overview
Date posted
10/05/2025
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 15,000 - 20,000 per month
Experience
2 - 5 yrs
Seniority
Experienced
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
24/06/2025
Job description
As a Corporate Communications Executive at Deriv, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and protecting the reputation of a global fintech brand. You will support external and internal communications, manage public relations activities, and build Derivâs employer brand across traditional and social media platforms. This role requires collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners to deliver cohesive campaigns and content that strengthen brand presence and engage key audiences. You will contribute to media outreach, social content, storytelling, reputation management, and event planning, while gaining exposure in a dynamic, multicultural fintech environment.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Help research, build, and maintain an up-to-date database of relevant journalists, media, bloggers, influencers, and podcast hosts in the financial and fintech sectors.
- Support outreach to media, influencers, and podcasts: draft pitches, secure media placements and podcast guest opportunities, arrange interviews, and assist with journalist/influencer queries.
- Track and report on media, podcast, and influencer coverage, identifying new contacts and partnership opportunities that align with business goals.
- Assist in content planning, creation, and scheduling for company social media channels.
- Monitor social media engagement, respond to basic queries, and escalate potential issues appropriately.
- Bring creative ideas for social-first campaigns and contribute to the companyâs online reputation and audience growth.
- Draft and edit communications materials, including press releases, articles, blog posts, and social media copy.
- Support preparation of leadership quotes, event summaries, and news updates for both external and internal distribution.
- Contribute to engaging storytelling about Derivâs business activities, leadership, people, and community initiatives.
- Help monitor media coverage, social media mentions, and industry trends to safeguard and enhance Derivâs reputation.
- Maintain accurate records of coverage and prepare regular reports for internal teams.
- Flag potential risks or opportunities to senior communications colleagues.
- Support planning and execution of integrated marketing and communications campaigns across PR, digital and social channels.
- Assist with the planning, communication, and coverage of company events, including preparing event PR materials and hosting media/influencers at company activities.
- Support the drafting of post-event reports and sharing event highlights across media and social platforms.
- Attend brainstorms, team meetings, and training sessions to contribute ideas and develop your PR and communications skillset.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders and agency partners to help deliver cohesive communications projects.
Experience & skills
- Bachelorâs Degree in related field.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in PR and communications either in an agency or in-house.
- Possess exceptional writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to turn ideas into compelling narratives.
- Strong event management and media relations skills.
- Excel at stakeholder management with strong interpersonal skills.
- Have experience in executive communications and thought leadership.
- Are comfortable with digital communications tools and social media strategies.
- Manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
