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Communication Director, Riyadh

Job description

MPA Recruitment has been appointed by a highly successful Construction and Engineering Group to source a Communication Director to join their team in Saudi Arabia. This is a strategic position responsible for managing the communication department and public relations aspect within the organization; building and sustaining the company's reputation for quality and reliability. You will report directly to the CEO and will play a significant role in the ongoing success of the firm.

You will be responsible for developing a highly effective corporate Communications Strategy; managing the company brand and reputation; ensuring the public views the organization favourably; creating and launching press releases and marketing campaigns; and contacting members of the media to set up interviews with company representatives.

You will drive corporate strategy and message development, pitch and announcement strategies; develop branding initiatives, internal communications and external media relations; determine communications strategy and execute programs to deliver communications objectives throughout the organization. You will develop communication strategies for delivery of corporate culture and business strategy; manage media relations, maximize media opportunities and develop strong relationships with media representatives.

You will hold a Bachelor’s degree in mass media or communications, marketing or a related discipline. You will have a minimum of 15-plus years’ experience in the likes of communications, marketing or public relations as well as experience in managing digital content; established media relations will be beneficial. You should have excellent presentation skills and good experience in social media.

You will receive an attractive salary and package reflective of your experience working for a leading international organisation.

I am keen to have an initial discussion with anyone who feels this could potentially be of interest. Please contact Mark Canning at MPA Recruitment on +44 (0)28 7136 0070 or send an up to date CV via the link provided to speak further about this opportunity.

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