Digital Communications Manager

My client is a logistics company with a wealth of experience dealing with full supply chain solutions across various extreme locations in the world.

Reporting to the Group Head of Marketing & Communications based in Dubai, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive digital marketing and internal communications support to the group.

Key Responsibilities:

1. The development, implementation and continuous improvement of group-wide digital and internal communications strategies and plans to ensure regular, timely and relevant flow of information throughout the organization, in support of leadership goals and improved employee engagement. Writing content will be a large part of this role.
2. Establishment and ongoing management of communications channels, including but not limited to: employee magazine, e-newsletters, events, intranet, cascade briefings, town halls, social media platforms, etc.
3. Take ownership of the intranet and develop this as a key channel for communication, including design, content management, and copy.
4. Oversee and manage all digital communication channels including but not limited to the corporate website and social media activities.
5. Working closely with other departments, provide strategic counsel, and develop plans to communicate specific internal initiatives within a structured and coherent framework.
6. Develop and manage internal crisis communication plans in sync with external crisis communication planning.
7. Manage Corporate Social Responsibility program and preparation of the annual CSR report.
8. Responsible for digital direction, design, production, and distribution of all internal communications collateral.
9. Manage all external agency relationships as well as key media contacts.

Minimum Requirements:

1. 10 years experience within a marketing or communication role, of which a minimum of five years experience in a dedicated digital internal communications post within an international organization.
2. Experience implementing and working with IT systems and content management systems.
3. Excellent copywriting skills.
4. Fluent in English written and oral communication.
5. Excellent networking and relationship skills.
6. Must be prepared to travel to remote locations as required.

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.