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Communications Specialist Jobs in UAE
Key Accountabilities
PR & Media Management
Lead and manage public relations and public perception of ADIPEC through effective delivery of communication strategy and narratives
Manage and measure the delivery of PR campaigns with local and international PR agencies
Build strong and productive relationships and networks with clients and the media to support content development and to generate new PR opportunities.
Define and manage media campaigns in the region and around the world, including vetting content produced by external suppliers
Generate strategic content when required such as stakeholder interviews, thought leadership OpEds, news articles, industry reports and press releases across publishing platforms
Monitor and report on media sentiment, PR coverage and campaign results and advance the narrative of ADIPEC as the world’s most influential gathering of the oil, gas and energy industry
Act as a focal point for the event team for all communication and press/media needs and requirements
Manage press and media relations/engagements, including relations with key top tier media locally, regionally, and internationally
Manage the internal communications within the ADIPEC office and support other functions with external communications
Brand and Event Marketing
Generate and proof copy for marketing communication collateral including email and brochures
Oversee the content of a digital communications plan, including the ADIPEC website and social media platforms
Propose relevant news and content in line with ADIPEC messaging for social media
Support the rest of the ADIPEC team with marketing content.
Onsite Communications
Managing onsite PR requirements with external and internal teams including suppliers, and communications with key stakeholders.
Oversee and support on content and messaging delivered on social media during the event days.
Job Specific Skills- Technical & Functional
At least 5 years demonstrable experience at management level in PR and communication.
At least 5 years of editorial and copy writing experience.
Energy industry knowledge required.
Events experience preferred.
Detailed knowledge of marketing and communications.
Experience of dealing with and managing high-profile key stakeholder relations.
Metrics-driven with strong ownership and focus.
Experience of auditing existing procedures and introducing new procedures.
Appreciation of international cultures/foreign language.
Ability to network and liaise with senior people/trade bodies and associations.
Anticipation of market trends and proactive market involvement
Degree educated.
Behavioural Competencies
Excellent time management
Ability to work under pressure
Strong organisational and project management skills.
Ability to work towards targets.
Good team working ethic.
Analytical.
Lateral thinker.
People management skills.
Availability to travel.
Empathetic manager- Build, coach and mentor peers to ensure they have the correct skill sets to fulfil their role to the high standards required.