Job Description
Management of communications and PR programmes across MEA and handle Regional media relations in the central PR team
Drive central and in country projects
Manage the agency networks in the Region: prepare briefing, plans, manage budgets and measurements
Drive PR network throughout the Region
Ensure that communication strategy is successfully executed across multiple external communication channels
Leads content development and messaging in markets and for executives in particular in corporate and also on products PR to support products launches, in order to generate positive coverage. Create and update content and positioning on corporate topics.
Works closely with executives and peers to help articulate messaging to multiple audiences in line with business objectives
Work closely with the marketing teams and alliances to leverage budget and build integrated communication approach
Ensure close relationships with the WW & Emerging Markets Group (EMG)
Communication team
Handle media training programs, in particular on corporate topics and social issues
On Corporate Programs:
Formula 1, Innovation Centre tours
With the Internal Communication:
Drive MEA internal communication – while positioning the same in Emerging Markets Group (EMG)
On the Digital Marketing Front:
Provides direction and vision to expand regional web marketing efforts and to support the marketing strategy
Partner with globalization team to implement globalization strategy and business processes
Help manage work sent to external outsourcing production vendor
Work closely with the local marketing teams to plan and implement our strategy across the region
Provide guidance and leadership on a strategic and tactical level to ensure that best practices for localization are accomplished across all of America.
Monitor and implement industry best practices for international web marketing
Build web based metrics to optimize campaigns
Manage execution of the company’s social media strategy
Create and sustain local country websites to support the regional marketing efforts
Build web based metrics to optimize campaigns
Manage execution of the company’s social media strategy
Create and sustain local country websites to support the regional marketing efforts
Desired Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in marketing or business, and 7-10 years related Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Social Media, PR, Digital Marketing or equivalent experience
- Strong marketing communications experience, Public Relations, Social Media & Digital Marketing
- Experience in media relations in a multicultural environment
- Good knowledge of technology industry, in particular with computer hardware in the Middle East Turf
- Experience of communication in major countries combined with experience of coordination of multiple countries is recommended
- Ability to drive sales with creative marketing ideas and strategies
- Proven track record with driving multiple projects/tasks with deadlines and experience with a variety of consumer-oriented marketing channels (Web, direct mail, print advertising, etc)
- Strong Business and Process oriented
- Result oriented
- Self-motivated with ability to take initiative
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Excellent communication skills
- Fluency in Business English is a requirement
- Arabic speaking preferred
- Travel 40%
Company Description
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