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Head of Communications, MENA

1.00 to 10.00 Years   United Arab Emirates   06 Apr, 2022
Twitter
1 Jobs Openings
Job LocationUnited Arab Emirates
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IndustryOther Business Support Services
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Job Description

The PositionThis role will be based in Dubai. The ability to travel (within MENA and across Europe) from time to time is essential.What you?ll do:

  • Develop a proactive regional communications strategy
  • Explain Twitter?s values and policies to a variety of internal and external stakeholders incl. journalists
  • Support the business by communicating the value of Twitter across MENA by creating outstanding B2B campaigns
  • Implement programs and campaigns, in conjunction with PR agencies and partners, that help drive user growth and engagement
  • Work with the technology related media to highlight product announcements and explain new features
  • Coordinate with internal international teams around relevant localized data
  • Manage incoming media inquiries and develop close relationships with key reporters / publications across the region and especially in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt.
  • Develop and write communication plans, blog posts, statements, and Tweets
  • Identify relevant speaking opportunities, manage incoming requests, and train and support speakers at public events
  • Collaborate closely with the EMEA communications lead in Dublin, the communications team in the US, and other country communications teams to ensure that local initiatives are consistent with the global strategy
  • Manage local PR agencies
QualificationsWho you are:
  • Minimum of ten years experience. Ideally across several verticals like Policy, B2B, B2C, Product and/or Corporate communications.
  • Experience in planning and leading communications campaigns, ideally at both a PR agency and in-house
  • Hands-on experience with consumer technology and/or media company
  • Excellent writing, editing and messaging skills
  • Excellent Arabic writing skills (English is preferable)
  • Strong skills in collaboration, project management and strategic planning
  • Very strong relationships with the media. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Flexible, amiable, a good colleague and collaborator
  • Strong organizational and project management skills
  • Communication skills that make working with remote colleagues efficient and effective
  • Ability to work independently and proactively to develop / execute on programs and achieve measurable results
  • Fluency in English and Arabic. (Additional language skills would be desirable)
Company DescriptionWe are currently seeking a PR expert to help manage public communications for Twitter in the MENA region. The ideal candidate will have strong relationships with regional media and the ability to create and implement strategic PR plans that support Twitter?s business objectives. This role requires the ability to explain the dimensions of Twitter?s policies, product strengths and strategic vision to diverse audiences across all channels of communication. Our ideal candidate will be proactive, hard-working, creative and have a love of consumer technology and Twitter.Additional InformationWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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