Manager, Communications

Bachelor of Business Administration (Management), MBA/PG Diploma in Business Mgmt

Nationality: Any Nationality

Vacancy: 1 Vacancy

Job Description

Purpose for the job:

To develop and ensure effective implementation of various communication plans that are aligned to Masdar's overall communication strategy, with a strong (but not exclusive) focus on Masdar's financial priorities and content.

Job Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of yearlong communications plans, with a strong focus on Masdar's financial priorities, using a range of communications tactics across traditional and digital media channels.
• Develop and execute strategic communications campaigns.
• Develop timely and accurate content to ensure key messages are communicated across all channels.
• Work with the stakeholder outreach teams to encourage advocacy and ensure that key messages are being communicated effectively.
• Develop an appropriate messaging house and relevant proof points, with a strong focus on Masdar's financial priorities - that will be used across all materials and channels.
• Support and oversee the development of a range of communications materials: website, press releases, flyers, brochures, social media.
• Develop relevant briefing documents and talking points for key spokespeople.
• Oversee video content including storyboarding and messaging.
• Support the wider team in developing a monthly newsletter by sharing insights, collating video testimonials, and supporting the team with reaching out to key contributors.

Delivery of Content:

• Develop an appropriate messaging house and relevant proof points, with a strong focus on Masdar's financial priorities, that will be used across all materials and channels.
• Support and oversee the development of a range of communications materials: website, press releases, flyers, brochures, social media.
• Develop relevant briefing documents and talking points for key spokespeople.
• Oversee video content, including storyboarding and messaging.
• Support the wider team in developing a monthly newsletter by sharing insights, collating video testimonials, and supporting the team with reaching out to key contributors.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local/regional media, with a strong focus on Masdar's financial priorities, to support communications objectives.
• Assess and recommend incoming media inquiries and opportunities.
• Oversee hosted media programme.
• Proactively pitch announcements and media interviews.
• Prepare written responses to questions posed by the media.
• Develop compelling media pitches to target journalists.
• Collate and analyse media coverage.
• Identify media opportunities and implement campaigns around key programs and issues, including monitoring media cycles and updating media lists.

Management of Stakeholders and Third Party Service Providers

• Ensure relationships with service level providers are managed smoothly and effectively in a way that guarantees that Masdar is provided with quality and timely services, in line with relevant service level agreements.
• As and when required by management, personally manage key relationships/negotiations with relevant internal and external stakeholders in order to ensure the negotiation and agreement of favourable deals and agreements that safeguard Masdar's best interests while ensuring the delivery of necessary needs/goals.

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or relevant Master’s degree from a top-tier internationally recognized higher education institution.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, mass communication or related discipline.

Preferred Experience:

• 6-8 years of experience in corporate communications and content development in large and reputable organizations and a proven track record in the management of teams delivering content in a challenging environment or an equivalent experience.

Job-Specific Skills:

• Exceptional communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills leading to a consultative approach within a corporate/multifunctional environment.
• Good knowledge and understanding of financial transactions and regulatory reporting in diverse global markets.
• Strong understanding of the complexity and challenges of driving/building a project delivery culture and strong project management skills.
• Knowledge of latest marketing trends in the industry and beyond.
• Knowledge of diverse communications media and channels and latest trends.
• Strong knowledge of budget management.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent computer literacy, with strong background in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent ability to plan and organize work and prioritize projects.

Company Industry

• Power Generation
• Power Distribution
• Energy
• Nuclear Energy

Department / Functional Area

• Business Development

Keywords

• Manager
• Communications