Manager Corporate Communications - Qatar Duty Free
Qatar Duty Free Company Location Doha, Qatar Category Corporate & Commercial Job Id 214971
Closing Date: 17-12-2024 JOB DESCRIPTION
About the role The Manager Corporate Communication is responsible for contributing to the development and delivery of the overall Corporate Communications strategy to ensure alignment within the framework of the company's Identity and business strategy, as well as overseeing all directed corporate communications activities and media relations including press and influencers. He/she involves all facets of public relations for the company, especially protection and promotion of the brand, executive communications, new destination launches and correspondence with key internal and external stakeholders to manage messaging in a way that generates as much positive earned media as possible. The manager for Corporate communications will also dictate the communication style& direction and be the warrant of the written content.
Key Accountabilities include, but are not limited to:
· Develop and identify the annual PR plan/opportunities and budget to maximize visibility with regard to the above responsibility, and then deliver on this plan.
· Develop a robust communication strategy for all assigned regions, divisions, stakeholders and through the implementation of this plan generate the maximum amount of positive earned media while managing all media inquiries and minimizing negative coverage by dealing appropriately with all media situations.
· Manage all associated communications around launching new destinations, establish and build the company’s reputation and develop/manage the implementation of all messaging around new destinations to maximize the impact scale and quality of all earned media with regard to new destinations.
· Work with the Head of Marketing to contribute to the development of the company’s overall corporate communications strategy and implement the plans, in support of the Company's business objectives.
· Contribute towards the development of the Crisis Communications plan, maintain the updated crisis communications.
· Lead the coordination with the selected agencies as well as internal stakeholders
· Lead the team in developing and managing an integrated corporate communication plan and calendar of activity to build the company brand and strengthen the market position.
· Supervise, review and endorse for final distribution a heavy volume of public communications on a variety of business topics - materials include email announcements, articles, newsletters, brochures, video scripts, talking points, FAQs, presentations.
· Lead proactive communications activities which project an impactful impression and positively influence public perception of the company in new and existing markets.
· Conduct daily media monitoring and provide feedback to department Senior Management.
· Prepare media responses and statements when appropriate and develop material for on all media-related issues thus including providing leadership in the response to any impactful event within the organization.
· Manage external vendors and suppliers for Corporate Communication work streams.
· Work closely with suppliers and contractors to ensure all operational logistics for the event projects are delivered, including handling and managing operational budgets and expenditures
· Set, communicate and maintain timelines and priorities on every project.
Be part of an extraordinary story
Your skills. Your imagination. Your ambition. Here, there are no boundaries to your potential and the impact you can make. You’ll find infinite opportunities to grow and work on the biggest, most rewarding challenges that will build your skills and experience. You have the chance to be a part of our future, and build the life you want while being part of an international community. Our best is here and still to come. To us, impossible is only a challenge.
Join us as we dare to achieve what’s never been done before.
Qualifications
About you The successful candidate will have the following:
· Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
· 8 years work experience as a professional corporate communicator or PR professional
· Multi-national experience working in diverse markets
Job Specific Skills:
· Understanding of how to write for the media and how the media works.
· Ability to effectively work under pressure in a highly charged working environment.
· Exceptional organizational skills, good stress-and time management skills; ability to multi-task.
· Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
· Computer literate.
· Perform to tight deadlines, with strong problem-solving, negotiation, conflict-resolution and confidentiality skills.
· Managerial skills - Ability to delegate work, set clear direction and manage workflow. Strong mentoring and coaching skills. Ability to train and develop subordinate's skills. Ability to foster teamwork among team members.
Our story started with four aircraft. Today, we deliver excellence across 12 different businesses coming together as one. We’ve grown fast, broken records and set trends that others follow. We don’t slow down by the fear of failure. Instead, we dare to achieve what’s never been done before. So whether you’re creating a unique experience for our customers or innovating behind the scenes, every person contributes to our proud story. A story of spectacular growth and determination.
Now is the time to bring your best ideas and passion to a place where your ambition will know no boundaries, and be part of a truly global community.
