PR & Comms Head of Region - Americas

3 weeks ago

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism Full time

Responsible for leading and overseeing the development of a public relations and communications strategy for each market within the region, in line with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) corporate strategic objectives.

Strategic Communication:
  • Act as a subject matter expert for public relations and communication strategies for the region, providing guidance on the most impactful direction for the market, identification of activities, partners, target audience, and overall communications plan.
  • Build a localised messaging house and strategic communication pillars per market; drive the development and execution of PR and communication activities; and ensure that the "Dubai" image created in international media is aligned with the strategic approach.
  • Ensure accurate PR Market budget oversight, optimise resources and identify clear priorities to maximise impact.
  • Lead on the alignment with the market planning team and senior management.
  • Lead the communications roadmap (PR projects timeline/content in market) aligned with travel behaviours and booking lead times.
Regional Communication Lead:
  • Oversee market research from PR team members and finalize yearly game plans with 360 leads.
  • Ensure execution of the game plan and oversee strategic priority re-adjustment if/when needed based on market status.
  • Ensure alignment with media, social & influence/consumer advocacy teams per market and leverage/amplify opportunities.
  • Ensure coordination with Business Marketing teams if/when needed (leisure/corporate communications/business).
Relationship Building with Partners Locally and In-market:
  • Build and nurture relationships with DET partners in Dubai and in the region across the year, and leverage PR opportunities for target markets.
  • Build and nurture relationships with top tier media in the region, identifying key media influencers and key opinion leaders.
  • Oversee the organisation of market visits and PR Roadshows.
Agency Management:
  • Lead the RFP process, contracts, and renewal, from initiating and coordinating the RFP process, evaluating proposals from potential PR agencies and ensuring the timely renewal of contracts as needed, to support the ongoing PR efforts effectively.
  • Oversee retainer performance management - ensuring delivery of services as per the agreed-upon terms and objectives. This involves monitoring the performance of PR agencies, evaluating the quality of services rendered, providing guidance and direction as necessary, and addressing any issues or concerns to ensure the successful execution of PR campaigns and activities.
CEO Profiling and Positioning:
  • Lead CEO and spokespeople profiling and positioning (vet media opportunities/lead interviews/review & approve speaking points with key messaging).
  • Ensure coordination with PR corporate communications team where needed on messaging.
Crisis & Issue Management:
  • Oversees strategic reputation issues/crisis in the market (risk level assessment, response evaluation, strategic coordination with PR Agencies), to be in alignment with corporate and crisis team. Ensure there's an escalated process in place for the team and region.
Media Fam Trips:
  • Ensure full alignment with the market game plan and message house/communication pillars.
  • Review and approve target media, all aligned with strategic objectives (perception change, push on specific communications pillar, awareness, consideration, etc).
  • Ensure timeliness of fam trips aligned with seasonality/market conditions and market priorities.
  • Agree on itinerary/experiences aligned with overarching messaging and fam trip theme.
Broadcasts & Content Partnership:
  • Initiate strategic partnerships with media and partners, and maximize the value that DET receives from existing ones.
  • Review and approve target broadcasts and media houses, all aligned with strategic objectives (perception change, push on specific communication pillars, awareness, consideration, etc.).
  • Review and approve editorial plan/story angles/locations and talents to be featured.
  • Lead strategic discussions with the media team on media plan and BLS.
  • Lead contract negotiations, content/editorial plan, and KPIs for all content partnerships and broadcasts.
Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Public Relations, Strategy/Planning, and Consulting

Industries

Public Relations and Communications Services, Entertainment Providers, and Technology, Information and Media

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