Senior Manager-Media Relations

1 week ago


Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Mackenzie Jones Full time
Senior Manager-Media Relations (UAE National)

My Client is one of Dubai government's most influncing departments and they are looking for a UAE National as a preference in a new position; Senior Manager, Media relations. This role is part of the aggressive expansion plan and will go hand in hand with the expo 2020 projects.

Reporting to the Communications Director, you will be responsible in managing communications with all local, regional and international media including consumer, trade and specialist publications, positioning Dubai as a leading economy.

Some responsibilities as follows:

•Manage the Media Office, creating a 'best-in-class' and 24/7 service to the media, creating a daily pipeline of news; ensuring that information is delivered and all media enquiries are responded to in an effective and efficient manner.

•Manage the Online Media Centre, ensuring that all content is kept up to date and targeted to the correct profile/platform

•Develop the Media Relations Strategy at the local and regional level, in coordination with the Director of Communications, including programmes to build relationships with local and regional media; and the development of stories and creative campaigns which promote Dubai.

•Work with each Overseas Office to develop a Media Relations Strategy for their market, ensuring that it is reflective of the Head Office Media Relations Strategy and that it delivers against the strategic objectives of the organisation

•Using in-house and agency resources, manage the creation of all media content including, but not inclusive to key messaging documents, press releases, articles, images, reactive statements, Q and As, speeches, and spokespeople briefings.

Arabic - Fluent / Excellent
English - Fluent / Excellent

Own a Car

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Have Driving License

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Job Skills


•University degree in in Media, journalism, PR or related field

•7-10 years of experience at least 3 years of them in a supervisory position.

•Agency or in-house, with experience in tourism/destination marketing would be advantageous

•Existing relationships with key local and regional media (Arabic and English)

•Exceptional Arabic and English writing and spoken communication skills

About The Company

Mackenzie Jones Middle East has decades of HR, Marketing, Finance & Accounting, Sales, Secretarial & Business Support, Management Consulting and Engineering recruitment expertise. Along with a deep understanding of key market sectors and regions, we never forget to treat clients, companies and candidates as individuals who have unique needs.

So we always listen, constantly learn, occasionally challenge and frequently advise. It's all part of a service renowned for its courtesy, consideration and dedication. Based in Dubai since 2006, our office covers the GCC and Levant countries and with the right regional expertise, we are the leading specialists.

We're growing rapidly because people appreciate our honesty, commitment and results.

Areas of specialties we recruit for are: Human Resources, Finance & Accounting, Marketing, Sales, Secretarial & Business Support, Executive Search, Banking & Financial Services, Management Consulting and Engineering.

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