Government Communications Director

2 weeks ago

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates MCG Talent Full time
  • StrategyDevelopment: Design and implement a comprehensivecommunications strategy that aligns with the goals of thegovernmental department oragency.
  • MediaRelations: Build and maintain relationships withmedia representatives. Handle press releases, respond to mediainquiries, organize press briefings, and other relatedevents.
  • Public AwarenessCampaigns: Coordinate campaigns to inform the publicabout various initiatives, policies, and services. This mightinvolve partnering with other governmental agencies or externalorganizations.
  • CrisisCommunications: Develop and implement strategies formanaging communication during crises, ensuring accurate and timelyinformationdissemination.
  • StakeholderEngagement: Engage with various stakeholders,including community leaders, businesses, other government entities,and the general public, to foster a positive relationship anddialogue.
  • InternalCommunications: Manage internal communications toensure that employees are informed about agency news, updates, anddirectives.
  • Digital &Social Media: Oversee the agency's onlinepresence, including official websites, social media platforms, andother digital communicationmethods.
  • ContentCreation: Lead the creation and distribution ofwritten, video, and photo content that aligns with thegovernment's communicationstrategy.
  • Monitoring andReporting: Monitor public sentiment and mediacoverage related to governmental activities, and provide reportsand insights to top-levelofficials.
  • TeamLeadership: Lead, mentor, and develop thecommunications team, ensuring optimal performance and professionalgrowth.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree inCommunications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.Master’s degree or relevant postgraduate qualificationpreferred.
  • Extensive experience in a seniorcommunications role, preferably within a governmental or publicsector context.
  • Strong understanding ofgovernmental operations, political sensitivities, and public policyissues.
  • Exceptional written and verbalcommunication skills, with the ability to tailor messages fordiverse audiences.
  • Familiarity with digitalcommunication platforms, including social media, content managementsystems, and analytics tools.
  • Strong leadershipqualities and a demonstrated ability to manage high-performingteams.
  • Experience in crisis communication andreputation management.
  • Strong networkingskills, especially in engaging with media and variousstakeholders.

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